Women's Health Vaginal Health

During my monthly trip to the 'personal care' aisle I usually never bother to put much thought into my product of choice. One question, and one question only, influences my decision: is it on special? Yep - good, grab it and get out of there. Over the years I've noticed the boxes changing (I do quite like the clickable box) and the packaging improving (twistable coating is so much more practical!) but at the end of the day, the end product is still the same. Does anyone out there buy a product based on anything other than its price? I'm intrigued!

i go for fun and colourful! usually always go for the same brand but they change the packaging often enough to keep it interesting!

I stopped using tampons a year ago - started using a Mooncup & haven't looked back since. It's a bit daunting the first time you use one, but after a couple of times I wished I'd found the Mooncup years ago. Highly recommend them!

With cotton having the highest pesticide use of any plant I like to choose organic tampons. Could all these chemicals used on the cotton made tampons be linked to the increase in diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis?

well it all scares me really i dont go for the cheapies or the coolest ones i try and use that cotton brand one if i do use a tampon but i like to use a pad tampons freak me out yuk! think about it really think about it.... and that moon cup just sounds umm weird putting anything inside you cant be good when its ment to be coming out of you i donno maybe im being anal but i say pads all the way and if your really worried you can buy washable reusable pads i find them great towards the end of my period (i also use cloth nappies on my baby so the extra washing doesnt bother me)

carefree super girl always after i got over the pads. i would never go back to pads because of the horrid smell the blood has when mixed with oxygen. so simple, quick and convenient to use a tampon.

There is this thing called a diva cup never tried it but i only think it is in the USA tho.

I can't use tampons because it is far too painful for me. I can't use sanitary pads either because I live in the tropics, which mean with the high heat and humidity, bacteria forms quickly and as you can imagine, the heat "expires" the pad more quickly and it absolutely stinks! There's also the very high risk of infection with a period when you live in the tropics. I use the contraceptive pill and always skip the red pills (continuous cycle). That ensures I never get my period. But ALWAYS check with your doctor if this is ok, my doctor says it is fine for me to do it, but not every one is the same :)

libra minis

i agree with comment that pads & tampons are made with chemicals and I am trying the organic ones. But I am ordering some cloth pads to try. I also use cloth nappies and don't mind washing them. But to be honest my husband is a little freaked out! But I am just getting my periods back after 3rd child and they are so heavy that I am just going through the pads too quickly and wanted to try a more cost effective option.

Not all girls like wearing sanitary pads on their panties. A few prefer tampons because of the comfort it provides. Here is how to use tampons.

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