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Do you still need a pad or tampon after you period?
No, tampons and pads (also other menstrual products) are only needed on your period.Once your period is over you no longer use tampons or pads, in fact as your period comes to an end you need to stop using tampons because tampons cannot be used with light flow or spotting. It is a good idea to carry tampons and pads with you ready for when your next period starts, if you're young menstrual cycles can be irregular so your periods can start suddenly without warning.
What do you mean by periods?
Period is when blood comes out of your vagina and you need pads or tampons to stop it from going onto your underwear. It doesn't hurt at all and you don't lose blood from your body.
Do Amish women where tampons or pads?
Pads.
How do women athletes deal with periods?
they take sanitary napkins or tampons with them, and use sanitary wipes to keep themselves clean in a forward environment.
How do you feel comfortable with period without tampon?
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.
Are tampons and pads FSA eligible for purchase?
Yes, tampons and pads are FSA (Flexible Spending Account) eligible for purchase.
Do you where tampons or pads when your doing long activities?
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.
Will 5 tampons be okay for 5 days Also how do you insert quickly?
It depends on your flow and when you'll be wearing tampons. Tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours, remember too that you cannot wear tampons with light flow, overnight, and you need to alternate with pads.
I have just had my first period at 10 and don't know how to ask my mum for some tampons and pads?
You simply say to her: "mom, I've started my period, can I get some pads please?".Tampons aren't recommended at your age due to higher risks of Toxic Shock Syndrome, and nor for your first few cycles as you won't know your flow well enough to know what absorbency to use to reduce your risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. Use pads for now, and if you want to use internal options consider menstrual cups as these are far safer than tampons and will make your periods easier.
Do pads and tampons contain chemicals that can potentially increase menstrual bleeding?
No, pads and tampons do not contain chemicals that can potentially increase menstrual bleeding.
What is the best brand of pads and tapons?
"Always"pads and "Tampax Pearl Tampons"
If all you have is tampons what are you supposed to sleep in?
You should not sleep in tampons - tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours and you need to alternate with pads to allow vaginal cleaning. If you don't have pads then use makeshift pads out of tissue or cloth folded into your underwear, and put a towel under you to be sure you don't leak on the bed.
