I'm no cheerleader, but I did do karate for years and I found that every brand is about the same. Leaks are going to happen at some time or another when you're using tampons. I'd suggest using a liner in combination, if you can.

If you have a variable flow and you move around a lot I'd definitely suggest the menstrual cup (I'm a DivaCup fan). It's very soft and flexible, I've never had a leakage problem and they're very eco-friendly as well as body-friendly. There's a certain 'ick' factor involved, but you get over it pretty darn fast. You can leave it in for up to 12 hours no matter how heavy your flow is, then you just empty it, rinse it off and pop it back in. Takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it you will wonder how you ever lived without it.

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