Feminine Pads vs. Tampons

[blistex]

My mother warns me not to use tampons because of health problems...what exactly are these?

I just find with pads that it can be a pain on the first few days when leakage might occur so I think tampons might be a better solution?

[Awww Nuts]

Hi Blistex,

Your mom's worried about TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome). Its pretty rare now a days but here's a link you can check out http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexua...girls/tss.html. The best way to prevent TSS is to ' select the ones with the lowest absorbency that can handle your menstrual flow and change them frequently. You can also alternate the use of tampons with sanitary napkins'. Hope this helps

[blistex]

hmmm but the rate of that seems so low!

[Awww Nuts]

It is pretty low.. It really just comes down to how comfortable you are with taking the risk. If you alternate, I dont think its a big deal. Your mom's probably worried cause it was such a big deal back in the 70's. There's also the Diva cup (not sure what the TSS risk factor is). Many of my friends swear by it www.divacup.com/. Never used it myself though.

[Gilly]

My mother was the same! She NEVER allowed me, or my sisters (I have two, each a year apart) to use tampons when we were younger (worred of TSS).... then, my friends mother gave me some, when I was sleeping over, and i NEVER turned back! I simply can't IMAGINE using pads! To each their own.. I just feel cleaner and nicer with tampons However, I only use OB.... I don't like aplicators and find OB easier, and better to use (And smaller to stick in your pocket!

[blistex]

Whats an applicator?

[blistex]

I also hear that the tampon might devirginizes a girl too, is that true?

[2girlsmom]

I use panty liners in the days leading up to my period and then tampons, I did not use tampons for the longest time. even though my mom did. I use tampax compact.

[kdoucette]

Whats an applicator?

Never heard that! Don't think so.

[Gilly]

An applicator? Lol... "Tampon applicators may be made of plastic or cardboard, and are similar in design to a syringe. The applicator consists of a bigger tube and a narrower tube----"yada yada yada. basically, the APPLICATOR "shoots" the cotton bit of the tampon inside of you.... I use OB tampons WITHOUT an applictor, which require simply your fingers to insert.

Even my HUSBAND knows what an applicator means, in reference to a tampon!


Ok, pictures HERE----> (Non-graphic of course! simply explanations of tampons!)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampon

[Gilly]

I also hear that the tampon might devirginizes a girl too, is that true?

"No. Using a tampon has no effect on your "virginity". The only way by society's standards to "lose your virginity" is to have vaginal intercourse with a man. Here's a site with more info: www.youngwomenshealth.org/tampon.html "

And another--- http://www.obtampons.com/know_01.shtml

Does this help?

[kdoucette]

Never heard that! Don't think so.

LOL I guess I wasn't paying attention to who I quoted, meant to quote the "devirginize" comment. ooops

[Prue]

Yeah I figured that was what you were referring to!

[blistex]

yah my mom keeps telling me that it does make you lose your virginity and yada yada blah blah but yah if it was so easy to lose it wouldn't a girl haf lost it through playing sports and stuff?

[blistex]

An applicator? Lol... "Tampon applicators may be made of plastic or cardboard, and are similar in design to a syringe. The applicator consists of a bigger tube and a narrower tube----"yada yada yada. basically, the APPLICATOR "shoots" the cotton bit of the tampon inside of you.... I use OB tampons WITHOUT an applictor, which require simply your fingers to insert.

Even my HUSBAND knows what an applicator means, in reference to a tampon!


Ok, pictures HERE----> (Non-graphic of course! simply explanations of tampons!)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampon

oh i see! thanks for clearing that up

but wouldn't be harder without the applicator part then? how can you push the tampon in...that might require some pain!