Cup all the way, occasionally period underwear if heavier than normal but I’m actively making an effort to lessen my consumption of disposable products. I started using a cup a few years a ago and it stopped all cramps and lessened my period from 5-6 days to 3 so I’d never go back. Once you get passed the ick factor there are no negatives
Side note, it’s really weird how defensive people get about how their choice and that it must be superior to all others... enough to make up total bullshit 😂 There is literally no infection you can get from pads and TTS is a legitimate and serious concern when using tampons 🙄
That's what I'm saying! 😂 I get why a lot of women choose tampons, but there are times when even I forget that I'm wearing a pad. So I know that I'd forget that I'm wearing a tampon. It's not worth the risk, in my opinion.
Since having a baby a few months ago I don't want to go back to using my tampons just yet. So I use pads and I look gorry when I go to pee I hate it. I'm really surprised many girls say pads I've always hated them. Tampons are super comfortable and leave your crotch cool not warm and swampy. Plus I do not like looking down and seeing all my blood or feeling it drip down into the pad just yuck.
Since I'm new to pads how long do you ladies keep these things on for? Cause last time I just changed them every 4 to 6 hrs because fear of sweat and bacteria growth.
Yeah, about 4-6 hours. You can wear them a little longer than that if you have a light flow, but obviously you're probably going to have to change them more frequently on the heavy days.
How do u make sure the blood goes into the pad? Like I don't know if my panties are too lose or what but it rarely goes into the pad it stays up in that area instead of soaking into the pad.
Pads for when I'm at home, tampons when I go out. Tampons are a life saver, for years I've despised the feeling of sitting down then having tons of blood leak out at once the moment I stand up and not being able to clean up immediately because I'm outside or when I'm walking. Sadly tampons gotta be changed often when the flow is heavy and that's sometimes not really ideal in certain situations. I feel too scared to sleep with one because of possible toxic shock. But damn do I wish I could! I hate the surprise leaking in the morning.
Pads but mine hasn't been on since July. It just won't come on 🤦♀️ It keeps skipping like 6 months after coming on once a month, three months in a row
Well, if you're having problems with your period, then you probably should see a doctor. Sure, it could just be stress, but there could also be something wrong. You never know.
I go with pads all the time. No hate on tampons but I've tried them and just feel more comfortable with pads. You won't have leaks if your size is right, and I just worry less with pads.
I use tampons and period panties. I've tried the cups but those dont feel right inside me. Pads are like wearing a diaper so only thing that works for me is tampons.
@Hangry22 yeah absolutely. You can change them as many times as you wish and they’re virtually mess free. Never had a heavy flow but that sounds as if it would be ideal to me
@Hangry22 Lmao.. I swear that's how it felt when I tried them. 😂
@babysteph It's easy to get an infection from tampons too, considering that they are literally holding blood that's supposed to be coming out inside of you. You can't exactly keep them in over night either. You can keep a pad on for a longer time and not have to worry about getting a life threatening infection.
sitting in your own blood is more likely to cause an infection than inserting something that absorbs it and then removing it. and if a tampon felt like a penis to you then.. wow.
Honestly, I don't know why you're being judgy about this. It's common knowledge that pads are safer and I'm sure that's why a lot of women prefer them over tampons. The main complaint I hear about pads is that it feels like you're wearing a diaper, so I understand why some women choose tampons. But I would rather use something that carries less of a risk.
I’m not judging at all. Each woman is entitled to do what she thinks is best for her, of course. I’m just expressing my support of tampons as someone who’s had a great experience with them and thinks they’re safer and more sanitary than pads.
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