They're CLEANER - wearing a pad is like wearing a diaper!
* Tampons are not cleaner, the opposite is true, and only disposable pads feel like diapers.
also you can get TSS from tampons which obviously isnt healthy :P
Pads.
The choice as to whether tampons or pads are better is a personal one. Some people find tampons more convenient, and some prefer pads. There is no health reason to use either unless you have previously had toxic shock, or are in a situation where hand washing or other hygiene aspects are difficult, in which case pads would be preferable. Both can be used throughout the period.
One option would be to use menstrual cups. Menstrual cups are internal like tampons but safer and more hygienic so can be worn for 12 hours, including with any flow and overnight without need to alternate with pads. Cups are more comfortable than tampons or pads and don't leak like tampons or pads.
You can use whatever you want to during your period, there are many options...Commercial tampons e.g. TampaxOrganic tampons e.g. EmeritaSoft tampons e.g. BeppySponge tampons e.g. J&PCloth tamponsInterlabial pads e,g, LabinniCommercial pads e.g. AlwaysOrganic pads e.g. NatracareCloth pads e.g. LunapadsPeriod belts e.g. Reddy'sPeriod underwear e.g. ThinxSilicone menstrual cup e.g. DivacupRubber menstrual cup e.g. KeeperTPE menstrual cup e.g. MeLunaDisposable softcup e.g. SoftcupReusable softcups e.g. SoftcupDiaphragm as menstrual cupFree-bleedingMenstrual releaseIt's best to start with pads, then if you want to use internal options menstrual cups are a better option than tampons as they're much safer and more hygienic than tampons. Menstrual cups are also more convenient than tampons or pads as they can be worn for up to 12 hours with any flow and at any time without needing to alternate with pads as you would with tampons, menstrual cups also don't leak like tampons or pads. Look into all your options to see what you think will work for you.
Yes, tampons and pads are FSA (Flexible Spending Account) eligible for purchase.
You have more options than tampons and pads, you can use menstrual cups and softcups which can be worn for up to 12 hours (tampons and pads need to be changed after 4-6 hours or sooner if full), also they don't leak so more convenient than tampons or pads. If using tampons and pads you may want to use both so that the pads can act as back-up if your tampon leaks before you can get to the bathroom. Otherwise use as you would normally and just make sure to change often so it doesn't leak.
No, pads and tampons do not contain chemicals that can potentially increase menstrual bleeding.
"Always"pads and "Tampax Pearl Tampons"
they are both fine its what makes u more comfortable with i prefer tampons cause wen i wear pads it feels like im wearin a diaper. yeah i started with pads for like a year and then switched to tampons and i dont think i could go back :P
No, not all girls have to wear tampons and in fact there's little reason to use tampons when there are other options like pads or menstrual cups available. Girls often use tampons because they prefer them to pads and may not know that options like cups exist and can be much better than tampons. Some people cannot use menstrual cups so will use tampons when they need internal menstrual products.
Pads are absorbent material that sit in the underwear to catch and absorb menstrual flow as it leaves the vagina during menstruation. Tampons are absorbent material that are inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual flow before it leaves the body during menstruation. Tampons are internal so they can allow women to be more active, such as swimming, but they can lead to Toxic Shock Syndrome.
Tampons are so much better!!! You can be sooo much more active, you u don't feel like your wearing a diaper, and you don't feel wet. It takes a one or two days to find the right size, brand, and angle for the tampon.