What are tampon sizes?

Answer 1

it all depends on how big or small you are if you have had sex many times then a mid or lage if only a thew times a mid or small if your still a v you will have to get small or speshal teen once sold in supper drug boots body cear n phamerceys

Answer 2

There is typically 3 different sizes, but it all depends on the brand. The heaviest are called supers, and the next down is just a regular. There is one more down, but i believe that size practically is like wearing a pad or panty liner.

Answer 3

It's not about tampon size but tampon absorbency, you know what absorbency to use from how light or heavy your flow is. Start with the lowest absorbency tampons, if you leak within 1-2 hours it's safe to use the next absorbency up, but as your flow lessens you'd need to use lower absorbency again. If the tampon isn't saturated in blood after 4-6 hours use lower absorbency or switch to pads.

Answer 4

It's not about tampon size but the absorbency ratings.

• Light < 6g
• Regular 6-9g
• Super 9-12g
• Super Plus 12-15g
• Ultra 15-18g

You start with lowest absorbency during full flow. If the tampon leaks within 1-2 hours it's safe to use the next absorbency up, if the tampon isn't saturated after 4-6 hours then you switch back down to a lower absorbency or if already using lowest absorbency you switch back to pads. Over time you figure out what absorbency is best for what point in your menstrual cycle.

Don't use tampons during light flow, spotting, or because your period.

Answer 5

It's not about tampon size, but about tampon absorbency.

You need to use correct absorbency for your menstrual flow, and as your flow varies throughout your menstrual cycle you will need to use different absorbency tampons throughout your period. Always use lowest absorbency for your flow as using too high an absorbency increases your risk of contracting Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) and will cause more discomfort during use.

A good rule of thumb is to start with lowest absorbency: if it leaks within 1-2 hours you can use the next absorbency up, but if a tampon isn't completely saturated with blood after 4-6 hours you need to use lower absorbency or if already using lowest absorbency switch back to pads.

Answer 6

There are several sizes, these sizes are universal across all brands as this is a legal requirement. Note that it's not so much about size as absorbency, absorbency has to be kept universal across all brands because absorbency is a major factor when it comes to contracting Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).

• Light/Junior - 6g and under
• Regular - 6g-9g
• Super - 9g-12g
• Super Plus - 12g-15g
• Ultra - 15g-18g

Answer 7

It is based on the amount and rate you bleed. Go with the smallest size that will not leak in three hours. While testing also wears pad, just in case.

Answer 8

it's based on how much you bleed so the sizes can vary from day 1 to the last. You just have to try.