I just started swimming and I recently got my period. I've always used pads, so I don't know what kind of tampons to use. I have moderately heavy periods. I hear OB is better than tampax, is that true?
2006-11-11 16:42:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I always use Playtex tampons. I've tried Tampax, and I think they're horrible. When the tampon is inside you, it expands as it soaks up blood. Tampax are rectangular once they open up. I'm not sure about you, but last time I checked, I wasn't rectangularly shaped down there! Playtex, on the other hand, open up like a flower, which works MUCH better! I haven't ever tried ob, so I can't help you there.
Make sure you read the instructions for using the tampons. One of my friends had no idea how to use a tampon and had a bad experience her first time when her period came and she wasn't packing a pad. Tampons are really easy and so comfortable to use, just make sure you understand how to do it! :)
You can get free samples of different kinds of tampons by going to the manufacturer's site. Here are links:
Playtex:
http://www.playtextampons.com/products/tryfree.html
Playtex Sport:
http://www.playtexsport.com/sample.aspx
Tampax:
http://www.startsampling.com/sm/19881/captureAddress.iphtml?item=19881&source=tampaxhome
ob (this is only for Canada, I don't know where you're from):
https://secure.jnjcanada.com/mightysmall/en/register.asp
While you're at it, here's a free sample for Always pads
(that's the kind of pads I always use...ha ha)
http://www.startsampling.com/sm/19661/captureAddress.iphtml?item=19661&source=HAPPYHOME
and here's a sample of Kotex pads:
http://walmart.triaddigital.com/defaultrendercontent_ektid9024.aspx
Good luck! :) I think it's awesome the companies have free samples, so you can decide for yourself what kind you like!
2006-11-11 17:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 2⤋
Best Tampons
2016-11-24 15:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OB is hard to insert for first-time users.
Tampax is terrible for heavy periods due to the cardboard applicator getting soaked before you're done inserting the tampon.
I use Playtex regularly. For moderately heavy, use the Supers and change between 4 and 7 hours (check to be sure the first time - don't wait till you feel it gushing out).
Playtex is easy to insert and more comfortable than Tampax because it conforms to your shape and rarely leaks (unless it's placed wrong or you wait too long to change it). I don't feel them at all. Tampax is more likely to leak.
2006-11-11 17:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nancy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I use tampax pearl plastic. They work very well and are easier to insert. I have never had any leak problems or anything with them. They are a little more expensive than others, but are worth it. I have used ob in the past and didn't like them too well.
Good luck!
2006-11-11 17:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Hydimyangel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I prefer tampax sport for swimming
For more information on tampon use go to
www.tampax.com
or
www.beinggirl.com
2006-11-12 06:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by santa chick 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I prefer Playtex over Tampax or OB.
2006-11-11 17:05:32 · answer #6 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tampax pearl active
Tampax pearl
2015-08-05 13:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by andrea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried the La Douce, I liked the easy opening of OB but it leaked few times... I tried sports with it and it was comfy :)
2016-05-03 06:54:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like tampax sport, as they are good for all kinds of sports including swimming - and not to mention really comfortable.
2006-11-12 21:42:38 · answer #9 · answered by Bianca-s2- 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OB all the way I never leak and they are so comfortable
2015-07-04 06:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by lyla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋