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Sanitary pads vs. tampons: What are your favorites?

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Brandon Lopez6 Brandon Lopez6 Regular
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joined Feb 2010
#41 ·
boldmarlin16 said:Honestly, if it isn't cloth pads, it's basically just straight-up poison. Everything else feels like a chemical cocktail designed to cause cancer. 🙂

Seriously? 🤔
melloworca6 melloworca6 Regular
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joined May 2010
#42 ·
boldmarlin16 said:LIBRESSE
FEEL LINE
🙂


Seriously, quit typing in all caps. It’s basically shouting, and nobody likes being yelled at on a forum or anywhere else on the internet. 🙂
Amanda Taylor44 Amanda Taylor44 Newcomer
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#43 ·
So, has anyone ever experienced a tampon turning their skin blue or causing irritation that lingers—like, almost a full day later? I was using them for therapeutic reasons rather than during my period, if that makes sense. I have an appointment at the clinic this coming Tuesday, but in the meantime, does anyone have advice if the discomfort doesn't subside? 😢
Rachel Mitchell Rachel Mitchell Newcomer
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#44 ·
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Ronald Jones Ronald Jones Active Member
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#45 ·
Amanda Alvarez35 said:I think the Naturella line is great.> Even though some people complain about the added scent, I honestly don't even notice it. For me, the most important thing is that they're thin and have good coverage.

Libresse Natural pads are comfortable too, just a little too bulky for my liking...

I agree. Personally, I really only use them at night and stick to tampons during the day. Any kind of pad feels uncomfortable to me, and I don't think I could ever go back to wearing them during the day if I didn't have to. 😵 ☕
Ashley Taylor5 Ashley Taylor5 Newcomer
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#46 ·
I’ve been looking into switching to more natural options lately, and even after scrolling through every single thread here, nobody seems to be talking about actual cotton pads...
Just because a package says they have a "cotton feel" or a "natural layer" doesn't mean they actually contain real cotton.🙄

I used to swear by Always, until I realized their "Naturella" line is basically just a sub-brand using the same old gel stuff—like that chamomile version or whatever.🙄

So, has anyone actually found something better than that?
wearyjackal20 wearyjackal20 Newcomer
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#47 ·
So, there are actually these sewing machines out there that can whip up pads in three different sizes—you know, like your standard daily ones, the heavier menstrual ones, and the big overnight versions—and you can pick whatever fabric feels best, whether it’s soft cotton, bamboo, or even cozy velour...
The patterns they use are honestly gorgeous, and the pads themselves end up being super comfy to wear.
They even make these little zippered pouches specifically for carrying used pads around, and yep, you get to pick a cute pattern for those too!
Plus, if you're looking for more info, there's this Facebook group where people share tons of great advice about pelvic health and recommend specific makers who do amazing work.
Grace Davis77 Grace Davis77 Member
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joined Jan 2017
#48 ·
In my personal experience, the natura femina pads are consistently superior, whether I am using the nighttime variety or their everyday options.👍
Jose Williams78 Jose Williams78 Member
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joined Mar 2010
#49 ·
So, does anyone actually have experience using those probiotic tampons? Like, is there any point to them, or is it just a total waste of cash? And where can I even find them here in the States?
ruggedcrane20 ruggedcrane20 Newcomer
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joined Nov 2017
#50 ·
Anyone else struggling to use tampons because of vaginal dryness? Even during the first or second day when the flow is heaviest, I can't get one in without causing massive irritation everywhere.

Is this a sign of an infection, or am I just not built for tampons?
Daniel Green98 Daniel Green98 Member
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#51 ·
ruggedcrane20 said:Is anyone else struggling with putting in tampons because of vaginal dryness? Even on the first or second day when my flow is at its heaviest, I can't seem to get one in without irritating everything up inside...

Is it a sign of an infection or am I just not built for tampons?

Maybe try a smaller size? Honestly, you could try putting a little bit of lube on there first. Or look into those ones with probiotics. For me, they slide in way easier and don't dry me out nearly as much as the standard ones.

I have this friend who just can't do tampons at all—she says it hurts and the whole sensation is just super uncomfortable...
mistyridge5 mistyridge5 Member
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#52 ·
Susan Adams66 said:I have a friend who just can't deal with tampons—she says they’re painful and just feel uncomfortable overall...

Honestly, I had this exact same issue from day one. I could never quite make them work, and there were times when I was just so frustrated I felt like I might snap if I couldn't find a solution. 🙄

It always felt irritating—almost like a chafing sensation—and I kept thinking maybe I just wasn't inserting them right, or perhaps it was just my body being sensitive during certain times of the month, but I simply couldn't avoid that irritation. Eventually, I realized it just wasn't worth the struggle.
Justin Rogers5 Justin Rogers5 Active Member
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joined Feb 2010
#53 ·
wearyjackal20 said:There are actually seamstresses who sew pads in three different sizes (daily, menstrual, and overnight). You can get them in cotton, bamboo, velour...
The patterns are great, and they're comfortable.
They even make little zippered pouches for used ones, and you can pick out a pattern for those too.
There's even a Facebook group with tons of solid advice on period care and recommendations for people to buy from.

Where can I order some?🤔
Ronald Jones Ronald Jones Active Member
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joined Nov 2014
#54 ·
Betty Nelson71 said:Where can I order some of those?🤔

Oh, you have plenty of options available now. Personally, I've collected these:

http://www.vilasuncica.com

http://lulapu.blogspot.us

I've been collecting them for at least three years now... though most of the time they just sit in my closet, as I rarely actually wear them. 🤣 😵

There is even a dedicated thread for them right here on this forum: http://www.forum.us/showthread.php?t=433459

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