that1spaztichik
New Member
Hey all! I thought I'd use this general discussion area to discuss Tampax brand tampons. Hear me out...
I started my period when I was 13. I am now 20. I started and have used Tampax brand tampons (in regular and super absorbancies) for that whole time. However, when I was...oh, maybe about 17?? so like in about 2007...I noticed that Tampax changed their tampon design. They are shorter in length and the cardboard applicator has a "finger grip". I HATE THIS NEW DESIGN!!! It hurts going in, it's hard to insert, the cardboard gets stuck, I feel really bloated after it's in, it leaks, it hurts coming out. I never had ANY of these problems with this brand before this new design! After much research, I have found that MANY girls have also had the same experience as me. It's like Coke when they re-did Coke! As a dedicated buyer to this product, and not knowing what else to try, I have trucked on with this horrible tampon. But I've decided I've HAD IT!
Has anyone else had this experience with this brand? Any alternative suggestions for comparable tampons? I don't like pads at all, but I am considering buying a Divacup (similar to a Mooncup or a Keeper for you girls not in the States) since I'm over the tampon battle. Thanks girls for any imput!
I started my period when I was 13. I am now 20. I started and have used Tampax brand tampons (in regular and super absorbancies) for that whole time. However, when I was...oh, maybe about 17?? so like in about 2007...I noticed that Tampax changed their tampon design. They are shorter in length and the cardboard applicator has a "finger grip". I HATE THIS NEW DESIGN!!! It hurts going in, it's hard to insert, the cardboard gets stuck, I feel really bloated after it's in, it leaks, it hurts coming out. I never had ANY of these problems with this brand before this new design! After much research, I have found that MANY girls have also had the same experience as me. It's like Coke when they re-did Coke! As a dedicated buyer to this product, and not knowing what else to try, I have trucked on with this horrible tampon. But I've decided I've HAD IT!
Has anyone else had this experience with this brand? Any alternative suggestions for comparable tampons? I don't like pads at all, but I am considering buying a Divacup (similar to a Mooncup or a Keeper for you girls not in the States) since I'm over the tampon battle. Thanks girls for any imput!