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which is better: Pad or Tampon?
is a tampon or a pad better. and which brand of each is the best.
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There's no right or wrong answer, it's whatever you prefer.
Try both out and see which you feel most comfortable wearing.
People differ depending on how heavy they are and what they are doing, for example, sleeping in a pad and wearing a tampon when doing sporting activities.
Personally, out of most people I know, I seem to be the only one who isn't the greatest fan of tampons.. although I will wear them if I know it'll be better with whatever activity I'm doing.
Don't forget, tampons run the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome.. and you wouldn't want that.
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its your personal opinion. My favorite is tampons because you cant feel them, so it feels like you don't even have your period. You can leave them in longer, you can do things like swim and workout with them in, and you don't have to look at the nasty bloody mess. but again, its whatever you like best.
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Really, it all depends on your personal preferences. Each has its own pros and cons. You can use either or, or a mix of the two. Or there's another option that I'll go over.
Pads can be messy and tend to carry some odour. There's more risk of leakage if you've got a heavy flow and you can feel them because they're a little bulky, even the thin ones. However, they are safer than tampons and easier to change.
Tampons are tidier overall than pads, but carry the risk of toxic shock syndrome, which is pretty nasty and can even lead to death in severe cases. They're also not really good for disposal: throwing them away is messy, and if you flush them you run the risk of a pipe clog (which is a $300+ repair!) They're good because they're invisible and you can't feel them.
As for what brand to use, it all depends on what your specific needs are. I prefer the bulkier Always pads when I use them, while the rest of my family prefers the silky liner Stayfree ones. Some like the convenience of applicator-free OB tampons, while others prefer a cardboard or plastic applicator. Get small boxes until you're sure of what you like.
I've abandoned the traditional methods in favour of the menstrual cup. It's been a year, and you honestly couldn't pay me to go back. It's a silicone cup (I use the Diva Cup) that you pop into yourself like a tampon. You can leave it in for up to 12 hours at a time, and I have never had a leaking problem with it, even when I was in the car for 18 hours straight. There's absolutely no smell. You just empty the cup in the toilet, rinse it out and pop it back in. At the end of your cycle, you boil it for 20 minutes and put it away. You can use the brand I use for up to a year before buying a new one, and it costs about $40. There's also no risk of toxic shock syndrome associated with it, and it's even better for the environment! It takes a while to get over the initial "ick" factor, but once you do you'll wonder how you ever used anything else.
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