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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt's down to personal preference.
If you use tampons you still have to use pads, tampons also pose far greater risks such as Toxic shock syndrome, increased vaginal infecitons, increased bleeding, increased cramps, and a more direct exposure to dioxin if using commercial products. Pads are easier to use, with fewer risks and fewer precautions but aren't always practical.
There is a huge difference between different types of tampons and pads too - for example commercial tampons like Tampax or Playtex pose far higher risks than sponge or cotton tampons. There's a huge difference in comfort and hygiene between commercial pads like Always or Kotex and cotton pads or cloth pads too.
You also have more options than tampons or pads, for example menstrual cups are becoming very popular as they're internal like tampons but safer and more hygienic so they are a lot more convenient and there's no need to alternate with pads. Cups are also more comfortable, cheaper, greener, and more reliable than tampons and pads.
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∙ 7y agoIt's a personal preference - some people prefer tampons (which have to be used with pads, so it's not really an either/or option), some prefer pads, and some prefer other options like menstrual cups.
Pads are simpler with fewer precautions to follow and safer overall, also with tampons you have to use pads overnight, with light flow, before menstruation, if you have an infection, also alternating with pads is a good idea. Tampons however are internal so less noticeable while in use than disposable pads (not as much with cloth pads or period underwear) and allow people to participate in sports like swimming which you cannot do with pads (but can do with other internal options like cups).
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Do Amish women where tampons or pads?
Pads.
What is best to use pads or tampons?
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.
What is better a tampon or a pad?
It's a matter of opinion which is better between tampons and pads - although when you're using tampons you still have to use pads, also there are other options like menstrual cups and softcups.Pads are a lot simpler than tampons and don't have health risks like Toxic Shock Syndrome like tampons. Tampons are internal so more discreet but have various health risks which means they're also inconvenient as there are a lot of precautions you have to follow, including still using pads.
Do all girls have to wear tampons?
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.
I shove my Tampons that keeps slipping since you got some Tampons What should try are pads better?
if they keep slipping maybe its too small and just slides out of ur vag
What is the best brand of pads and tapons?
"Always"pads and "Tampax Pearl Tampons"
What should you use towels or tampons when you are having a period?
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.
Is it better to use pad's then tampon's?
Well, tampons you can't really feel and pads it feels like you are wearing a diaper. Sometimes people just prefer tampons because when you get up with pads, it feels like there is a rush of blood flowing out. Tampons are more disposable and there's less chance of a leak. Then again to prevent leaks with a tampon is to wear a panty liner. But a way to feel alittle more fresh when your on your period is to bring some compack wet wipes from a brand such as always or playtex. It will just make you feel more clean and wash away all of the left or dried blood.I know it sounds revolting but no need to panic. And you can also swim with tampons rather then pads. So there for tampons are more disposable then pads. Thank you for listening to me blabber on. :)
What is the best tampon or pad?
I love "Always Infinity" for a pad, and my favorite tampon is "Tampax Pearl". I think I like pads better, they are overall more comfortable. They don't work as well though.
Are pads or tampons better?
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
What are there besides tampons?
Besides tampons there are also pads and cups.There are various different types of tampons, pads, and cups which are all a little different. Tampons for example can be vastly different, you may not be comfortable with conventional tampons but soft tampons or menstrual sponges are very different so may work better for you.There are also different types of cups, menstrual cups are a bell-shaped cup which have advantages such as the fact they don't leak like other options, but there are also diaphragms and softcups which are dome shaped and sit higher in the vagina so allow mess-free sex on your period.
Do pads work as good as tampons?
In my opinion I would say no
