https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 19:16:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063316 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:26:06 +0000 erinpye 1063316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate the feeling of using pads, and have used tampons since I got my period at 16. I just use the regular Tampax brand, but as a teen I liked Playtex. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063235 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:40:41 +0000 MediaNaranja 1063235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for OB. I used to use tampax, but when I lived abroad they ONLY kind they sold in the pharmacy was OB, and, to be honest, they were WAY better than the tampax. I also like how little packaging waste there is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063207 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:27:07 +0000 doxielove 1063207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only use Tampax Pearls. Hate pads!!! My flow is waaaay too heavy for pads. I'd have tons of embarrassing leaks (I always did in Jr high, before my mom let me wear tampons :( ) The longest I wear them is about 10 hours (overnight, if I go to bed too early!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063200 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:23:40 +0000 HellOnHeels 1063200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used Playtex for 6 years or so. Can't stand pads. Feels like a diaper and I feel VERY self conscious. I wear them 2-6 hours (depending on flow) and overnight. I do worry a tiny bit about TSS because I know of someone that was hospitalized and almost died because of it, but I feel that I'm responsible and careful.</p> <p>Also, I tried Tampax a couple times and hated it because they expand only one way and it felt uncomfortable. Playtex expands all around so it forms around me better, making it A LOT more comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063173 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:08:24 +0000 BSB 1063173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Yup, it's made out of silicone, I think? It's flexible, so you bend and fold it for insertion. </p> <p>I didn't want to admit this, at first, but I actually use cloth menstral pads now. Sometimes I just don't want worry about leaking tampons or diva cups. Plus, I feel much 'greener' about not throwing away pads and pantyliners. I bought cloth pads from 'Party in my Pants' and Lunapads. If I get sick of the pads, I can go for tampons or diva cup. This thread kinda makes me miss using my diva cup. It's so nice being able to forget about it for a whole 12 hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063162 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:59:42 +0000 mrsjazz 1063162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use OB and Tampax Pearl. My heart wants OB because no applicator means less waste but my body prefers Tampax Pearl because of the applicator.</p> <p>I guess the longest is over night. I don't worry about TSS. I just make sure to choose the right absorbency.</p> <p>I've tried the Diva Cup and failed. Miserably. At work! I want to try again but I'm scared.</p> <p>I didn't start using tampons until after college. And once I started using them I wondered why I didn't start earlier. I can't ever go back. When I was post-partum and had to use pads only I felt so gross. Blech. I felt like I was oozing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063152 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:54:04 +0000 FarmWifeGina 1063152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tampons or my Lunette! But I was a scaredy cat too- didn't start using tampons until I was 21, after my first baby was born and I was a little more comfortable and a little less scared of my body, lol.<br /> And I was still working on getting used to the Lunette when I got pregnant, but I'm pretty sure I like it. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063138 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:44:01 +0000 chopsuey 1063138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never worn a tampon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063133 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:40:11 +0000 Dapple Grey 1063133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OB for the win! They are discreet and have little packaging waste. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1063013 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:40:35 +0000 indi 1063013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I used them, I'd use Tampax Pearls and be sure to swap by the 8 hour suggestion (or right before bed through waking up, I wasn't getting up for that nonsense). However, I usually just replaced any time I used the restroom. </p> <p>Then I bought a Lunette cup (like a smaller Diva Cup) and I LOVED it for the 2 or 3 months I had it prior to getting pregnant. My sister bought one and found it fabulous for dealing with her cycle while doing her military training. I gave mine a "test run" over the weekend and was comfortable enough by Monday to wear it to work. Every 12+ hours is much more convenient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons/page/2#post-1062976 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:26:08 +0000 MrsH 1062976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tampax pearl compacts. I wear them overnight too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062935 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:12:20 +0000 autumnlove 1062935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer Tampax Pearl and I use them overnight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062849 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:41:13 +0000 prettylizy 1062849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use whatever is one sale or looks pretty. I change them every time I pee, however long that is, including overnight. I never used pads, went straight to tampons rigth from the get go. Using pads PP was the WORST!!! It is one of the things I'm dreading the most right now. Seriously. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062828 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:33:39 +0000 lamariniere 1062828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used OB since high school. You can easily hide them in the pocket of your jeans and I hate the notion of plastic applicator waste. There is a slight learning curve to using them, but once you've tried 2-3 times, it's easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062603 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 14:11:21 +0000 Happygal 1062603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBells: I use the smallest of the small sized tampons. Look at your pinky finger--that's what I use. The string is shorter due to the size, and I can tell you that it can be easy to forget about.</p> <p>@Looch--go for the Diva Cup! But trust your gut on the sizing. I knew I should have gotten the smaller one, but went with their recommendation instead and regretted it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062601 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 14:10:29 +0000 Sophia 1062601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: That was basically my thought. Worst case scenario? I'm out the $30 or whatever it cost. So far, it's been worth the gamble. I really like it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062552 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:51:20 +0000 bunnylove08 1062552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually use Tampax pearl or the original tampax. I change every time I go pee so its often (I usually have to pee more during my cycle) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062459 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:24:49 +0000 Mrsbells 1062459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone.. to be honest it was struggle for me to even get the tampon in because I was so freaked out by it, so I dont think i'll survive the diva cup.. maybe in the future when I have more courage. I wonder though how people can forget a tampon in, when the string is hanging out, also another weird thing is when you pee doesnt it get on the string? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062419 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:16:43 +0000 looch 1062419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sophia: Hmm, I might just go ahead and buy one then, I really have nothing to lose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062415 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:15:36 +0000 mrsmate 1062415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm an OB girl, too. I love how discreet they are in case I can't bring a whole purse with me to the bathroom, like if I'm at someone's house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062376 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:04:41 +0000 Sophia 1062376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: The sizing is weird, I struggled with that. I am 30, but haven't been pregnant (yet)....and I went with the smaller style even though their site says to order the bigger version if you're 30+. I was nervous it wouldn't work (I like to get nervous about silly things), but it's worked so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062366 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:01:52 +0000 wheres_c 1062366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer OB over the regular tampons with applicators.<br /> They expand width wise, instead of lengthwise so I feel like they are much more comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062363 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:01:22 +0000 nana87 1062363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tampax pearl. I tried to use a cardboard applicator once and owwwww! I was anti tampon for a long time though, I didn't start using them until I was like 22. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062353 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:00:17 +0000 heartonastring 1062353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OB without an applicator. I find them SO much easier than fiddling with applicators, and less wasteful. I really want to switch to a Diva Cup though...maybe I finally will once AF returns. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062310 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:49:06 +0000 Happygal 1062310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a Diva cup, but the sizing isn't right for me. There are 2 sizes: one if you've under 30, and one if you're over 30 and/or have had children. I'm over 30, but I think the smaller one would be better for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062282 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:39:13 +0000 artsyfartsy 1062282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: I don't like the scented ones either!! I feel uncomfortable putting something fragrancy up there and plus I hate the smell. Yuck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062274 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:37:53 +0000 artsyfartsy 1062274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>U by Kotex. I've always had a heavy flow (sorry) so I don't get to leave them in long anyway so I'm not worried about TSS. I like tampons so much better than pads. You can't feel them and you don't feel wet until they are completely full. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062273 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:37:42 +0000 luckypenny 1062273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my god I hate pads and haven't worn them since I was 12. I just buy tampax and switch between cardboard and plastic. I need the super heavy ones the first few days. I have such a heavy flow I usually change it every few hours but I sleep with one too (only get 6 hrs a night) and I've never been scared of TSS. Except for once I couldn't remember if I put one in or not (that was when I was sleep deprived and DD was like 2 months old) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062251 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:33:23 +0000 Sophia 1062251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I was so freaked out by it when I saw how big it is. It's actually really easy. There are several ways you can fold it, and it basically unfolds on its own as you insert it (this sounds so graphic - ha!). Before I ordered mine, I did a lot of research (I'm a big nerd), and read quite a few reviews and tricks and tips.</p> <p>@looch: I got lucky the first month I used mine, and AF started on a Saturday morning. The first day, I didn't trust the cup at all, day 2 was a little better, and by day 3 I was cruisin' along and felt fine using it at work. You also don't need to change it nearly as often (I stick to emptying it every 12 hrs), so the whole "How do I empty it/clean it in a public restroom" scenario doesn't come into play too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-use-tampons#post-1062227 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:27:32 +0000 IRunForFun 1062227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a Moon Cup most of the time, but if I use tampons, I do Tampax Pearl, and I will wear them up to 8 hours. Most cases of TSS (which is rare!) are caused by women totally forgetting about the tampons and leaving them in for days. </p>