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This is super embarrassing but I figure I can't be alone, right?
So, when I'm on my period I use pads. I can't use tampons for health reasons so please no tampon suggestions, girls. Now, I've used the Always pads (Always Ultra Thin with Wings and the Regular absorbency) and I've used the store brand pads (Equate at WalMart and whatever else at various stores--including Family Dollar). I NEVER buy the scented versions because I'm sensitive to things like that and even as an infant I had problems with scented diapers and soaps. I even smell the packaging to make sure they don't smell like ANY sort of perfume before I purchase.
Typically, I have a fairly heavy period. I change my pad frequently. I would say that I change the pad every 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours, and every single time I go to the restroom, regardless of how much blood has made it to the pad.
Anyway, when I wear my pads it feels like I get sort-of raw or rashy down there at my vagina. It's a very uncomfortable feeling. I've rubbed around down there (I HAD to check it out) and I didn't feel any odd cuts, bumps, or anything that would make me concerned I had an actual rash or inflamed skin or something. I can't really SEE down there properly--and I don't really want to when I'm on my period anyway--so I don't know if visually it looks like a rash. It's just...uncomfortable, like I said.
I don't know why the pads do this to me. This has happened ever since I started my period. Seriously, I haven't had a cycle where this has not happened! I've tried the few different brands of feminine pads and they seem to ALL give the same reaction. Near the end of my period (usually lasts about 6 to 7 days, I'd guess) it's really irritating and I'm glad to be at the end of my period so I don't have to wear the pads any longer.
Out of curiosity, I suppose, is there any other girls who have this issue? Is there something I can do to make this not happen when I'm on my period? Does anyone have any ideas why I have this problem?
Any help? :\ (link)
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Oh my god. I just googled "rash pad period" or some such combination of words, and I came upon your question! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ASKING THIS. I even created an account on this site to respond to this. I felt like a freak for getting a rash from wearing pads. Like you, this happens to me basically every month. I don't know about you, but for me, it hurts so so badly. Do you have chafing around your upper thigh, by your crotch/panty line? This sucks so badly, like it hurts/is irritating when I walk. Is it that painful for you?
I think I am going to change pad brands. And NO WINGED ONES EVER. I guess it most not be from not changing pads frequently enough, since you change yours a lot. At first I thought it was from the moisture and wetness, but apparently it happens even if you change it a lot. What do you think? It would be awesome if you responded because seriously I feel like I am the only one with this ridiculously painful rash problem. I hate periods! Ah.
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