This is definitely a personal decision. The Always Ultra thin pads are so discrete and comfortable, you may want to try them. Tampax tampons give you the freedom and discretion to do whatever you'd like while you are menstruating, including swim. So you need to analyze your lifestyle and come up with the type of product that will be best for you.
There is no age level you need to reach before you start to use tampons as long as you are menstruating. If you can understand the proper use of tampons and are able to insert a tampon you should be able to wear them.
We hear from girls daily that tell us Tampax Pearls are the easiest to insert, are reliable and have the new leakguard protection that prevents leaking. Also, Tampax Tampons conform to fit the shape of your vagina so they are comfortable.
It can be uncomfortable to learn any new technique, and tampon insertion is a new technique for you. It may or may not be actually painful, but a totally inserted tampon is not felt and, therefore, is very comfortable. After a few times, the insertion becomes automatic and you really don't feel anything. Tampon insertion should be tried when you have your period. Another reason we get nervous about tampons is we don't understand all about them. I am including lots of info on tampons so you will be a step ahead before trying them.
Try Tampax Pearls regulars. Read the instructions carefully, and look at the diagram pictures. Notice the way the vagina slants toward the back of the body, so you need to use a slight angle. Also notice that the tampon is positioned all the way inside the vagina--past the muscle at the entrance. You may need to use a little twisting motion. Remember to RELAX and take your time. It may take a little practice. Once you get the hang of it, it's easy!
You should be using the lowest absorbency tampon for your flow and changing the tampon every 4-8 hours. If you find your tampon fully saturated before 4 hours, you should be using the next absorbent size. If you remove the tampon at 8 hours and still see white fiber on the tampon, your tampon is too absorbent...drop down one absorbency for the next time.
Tampons because they are easy to hide and i can wear them with a thong and i dont have to feel the blood coming out of me when im using a pad. Pads are bulky and uncomfortable although you can wear them longer without getting TSS and i like them only for night.
i wear always infinity pads because they are very thin and absorb so well! pads vs tampons? im have been too scared to try tampons so i cant say which ones i prefer
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This is definitely a personal decision. The Always Ultra thin pads are so discrete and comfortable, you may want to try them. Tampax tampons give you the freedom and discretion to do whatever you'd like while you are menstruating, including swim. So you need to analyze your lifestyle and come up with the type of product that will be best for you.
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/teen/younger/pages/... is a page you should visit for more information on pads.
There is no age level you need to reach before you start to use tampons as long as you are menstruating. If you can understand the proper use of tampons and are able to insert a tampon you should be able to wear them.
We hear from girls daily that tell us Tampax Pearls are the easiest to insert, are reliable and have the new leakguard protection that prevents leaking. Also, Tampax Tampons conform to fit the shape of your vagina so they are comfortable.
It can be uncomfortable to learn any new technique, and tampon insertion is a new technique for you. It may or may not be actually painful, but a totally inserted tampon is not felt and, therefore, is very comfortable. After a few times, the insertion becomes automatic and you really don't feel anything. Tampon insertion should be tried when you have your period. Another reason we get nervous about tampons is we don't understand all about them. I am including lots of info on tampons so you will be a step ahead before trying them.
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/your-first-tampon.j... and http://www.tampax.com/en_us/pages/tss_main.shtml?p... is a page that will help you with insertion.
Try Tampax Pearls regulars. Read the instructions carefully, and look at the diagram pictures. Notice the way the vagina slants toward the back of the body, so you need to use a slight angle. Also notice that the tampon is positioned all the way inside the vagina--past the muscle at the entrance. You may need to use a little twisting motion. Remember to RELAX and take your time. It may take a little practice. Once you get the hang of it, it's easy!
You should be using the lowest absorbency tampon for your flow and changing the tampon every 4-8 hours. If you find your tampon fully saturated before 4 hours, you should be using the next absorbent size. If you remove the tampon at 8 hours and still see white fiber on the tampon, your tampon is too absorbent...drop down one absorbency for the next time.
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Tampons because they are easy to hide and i can wear them with a thong and i dont have to feel the blood coming out of me when im using a pad. Pads are bulky and uncomfortable although you can wear them longer without getting TSS and i like them only for night.
i wear always infinity pads because they are very thin and absorb so well! pads vs tampons? im have been too scared to try tampons so i cant say which ones i prefer
Tampons---------Tampax pearl-----------because they are the most comfertable and easiest to insert. Cuz of the plastic aplicator.
tampons, hands down.
usually o.b. or, tampax pearl.