Tampons or pads: what to choose for health

During menstrual days All female representatives want comfort, cleanliness and not to wonder “whether I leaked or not.” In the modern world there are many different individual products for use. during menstruation. In this article you will learn what is better to use: tampons or pads.

Harm of tampons

If we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of tampons, then, most likely, there will be too few advantages, in contrast to the disadvantages. The use of tampons is:

• Convenience - they are small and do not take up much space in any, even the tiniest handbag.
• Comfort – easy to insert inside, very comfortable when swimming, walking, running.
• Cleanliness - there is no smell or leakage from them.
• They are invisible if you are wearing dress, tight pants, or skirt.

What is the harm from this remedy?

• Timely change of tampon - be sure to change the tampon every few hours, otherwise bacteria will begin to form in the discharge, after which they will move to the genitals and urinary organs. This can lead to many unpleasant diseases.
• Another disadvantage may be that not everyone is able to insert a tampon correctly the first time.
• Some women experience discomfort when inserting and wearing tampons.
• If you use a tampon incorrectly or do not replace it in a timely manner, toxic shock syndrome (caused by toxins inside the human body) may occur. However, it should be clarified that it can occur regardless of what you use for protection.
• A minus can also be called short-term usage. For example, it is advisable to wake up at night to change your tampon. Or insert it right before bed and change it as soon as you wake up.
• In addition, you need to carefully select the type of tampons specifically for your body (degree of absorption). If you select a high degree of absorption, and the discharge is not too abundant, you may experience vaginal dryness.
• Since tampons are located inside the body, you can forget about them.

Damage to gaskets

Due to the fact that many people do not immediately manage to insert tampons correctly, they prefer to use pads. The pads are on the outside, attached to the underwear. In fact, they have quite a lot of disadvantages.

• First of all, you should know that when using   Gaskets must be washed every time before changing! Due to the fact that the pads are on the outside, the discharge also ends up on the outside, staining the genitals (especially if there are pubic hairs). When walking, pads, even the smallest and narrowest ones, can become wrinkled and ooze out through clothing, which is quite unsightly and unpleasant.
• They are in many ways uncomfortable; the woman feels discomfort and unpleasant sensations during movements, or while in a sitting or lying position.
• Many female representatives experience allergic reactions from pads: irritation, itching, discomfort.
• If you do not change the means of protection in time, the bacteria will begin to multiply, which can lead to cystitis, thrush (symptoms in this case: inflammation, itching, increased
• temperature body regimen, pain , nausea). Not to mention the unpleasant odor that will come from a gasket that is not changed on time. Allergies can be triggered by granules located inside the pad, the top layer of the pad, or fragrances and dyes (if the pads are colored and have a smell). Despite all the assurances of the advertisement, the pads do not breathe! During wear, a greenhouse effect is created due to the bottom layer of the product. Therefore, all bacteria can easily penetrate into the slightly open cervix, as well as into the appendages.
• The downside is that when using pads it is impossible to lead an active lifestyle (uncomfortable sensations), swim in the pool,
• sea etc. Due to the fact that the pads are large, they are inconvenient to carry, however, some manufacturers make special cases for pads so that they do not wrinkle.
• Experts also do not recommend using pads while sleeping at night. Firstly, using one gasket for a long time, and secondly, it can become wrinkled and simply “leak”.

Tampons or pads - what to choose

What to choose is a purely personal matter for each representative of the fair sex. Having tried both of these remedies, you can tilt your opinion in favor of one of them. If in doubt, it is better to consult a specialist in the field of gynecology. Surely he will tell you what is best for you and your body.

It is up to you to understand what is acceptable for you, what makes you feel more comfortable, comfortable and fresh. There is a chance that you will be able to alternate between using tampons and pads. Everything will depend on the location and other circumstances.