2006-12-19 01:04:00 · 12 answers · asked by bubbles 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It's all a matter of personal preference. I prefer tampons and on my really heavy day, I use both (the ultra thin maxi pads of course!)
2006-12-19 01:15:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your personal preference.
As some responders have indicated, tampons are a great alternative when you want to go swimming or are wearing close fitting clothing. They should be changed every 4 to 6 hours. Look up toxic shock syndrome on the internet.
As for pads, they should be changed each time they are exposed to air (each time you use the bathroom) because the natural bacteria in your body and the menstrual fluid, when exposed to air, will develop an odor which could be embarassing. Pads should also be changed every few hours, especially if you have a heavy flow. There are individually wrapped wipes made by Massengil and another company, whose name escapes me, that are useful to wipe the surface of the vagina after you use the bathroom. They are safe and don't irritate since they are made for the delicate area. These can be found in the same aisle as other feminine care products.
Again the use of tampons or pads is a personal preference. Either method is effective. If you have a heavy flow and use tampons, it's a good idea to use a pad as a backup in the event of overflow.
2006-12-19 09:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by Tellin' U Da Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your age...if you are under 16 I would suggest a pad. However, I prefer a tampon and have been using them for 18 years. It depends on what is most comfortable for you. Some woman can never adjust to a tampon so they stay with a pad.
2006-12-19 09:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what you prefer. Tampons are good if you are swimming, exercising, or have a form fitting outfit on so that they aren't visible, but you have to make sure to change them ever 4 to 8 hours and make sure that you have the right type for your flow pattern. Pads you still need to change every 4 to 8 hours and you need to make sure every once in a while that you are using the right one for your flow, but it might give you more of a peace of mind. Just remember that this completely depends on the person and what they like to have to deal with.
2006-12-19 09:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Chrissi 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what you prefer and what you're doing. Chances are, if I'm laying around the house in a pair of sweatpants--pad. If I'm going out dancing with a bunch of friends--tampon.
It's good to alternate. Definitely don't use tampons for too long because that's not healthy, so I recommend alternating. :)
2006-12-19 09:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by Stina 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends if you are active and stuff if you get in the water alot you should wear tampons but only when your in the water if not then wear pads there is these really thick ones if you are active if you don't get in the water but your active. but the thick ones you don't have to change as often as the thin ones but always check on them
2006-12-19 12:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by attitude_angie2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tampons .. you can't feel them pads feel like a big diaper and when ever i use pads i leak. i don't understand why women where pads. when you can put a tampon in.
2006-12-19 11:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by ♠ JƏSSƏ'S GiRL ♠ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both... even if you use tampons you should be using pads at night and on your light days
2006-12-19 09:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is personal preference...I use tampons because pads feel so uncomfortable to me
2006-12-19 09:08:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pads are much better!
2006-12-19 09:07:33 · answer #10 · answered by ching m 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋