to think that the deodorizer in Always sanitary pads

[Kleinzeit]

smells like old ashtrays? Just opening the packet smells horrible. I?m afraid other people will be able to smell them when I wear them so I've switched to a non-deodorized (and non-smelly!) brand.

I got a pack once by mistake. They are now at the back of the drawer for emergencies! They stink

There was a discussion about this recently and everyone was saying how awful they smell and that they no longer buy Always.

There's another thread about this today. WTF were they thinking? (Presumably 'let's help the poor ladies' pants smell like periods AND Febreze, what a winning combo. And thrush too! Lovely.')

Ah well, at least it's not just me then!

Can't use them because whatever it is in there makes me sore!

I had a packet of these once by mistake (Internet shopping, I think I'd have noticed if I was picking up a packet from the shelf).

Vile.

That smell did me a favour - it give me the push to try another brand after years of putting up with the plasticky cover of Always. This really irritated me but I thought all 'ultras' would be the same. Much less itchy now

I hate this too, what are you all using instead?

Wwwwwooooaaaaahhhh Bodyforrrrrrrmmmm

Lil lets pads instead. No stinkies with them and they are fab. I have been using them after having baby 4 weeks ago and not a single leak either, winner!!

They smell VILE - like the cheapest, nastiest air freshener ever. My DP bought some for me after I'd given birth recently and I used one out of necessity (boaking as I opened the packet) then chucked the lot. Urgh.

WHY do Always think we need perfume in our pants? Feel itchy just thinking about it [hconfused].

growlithe

That's funny!

ihate I can't say it, I can only sing it [hgrin]

I didn't think they smelt that bad before use, it was afterwards that the smell got horrific! Don't use them anymore now.

I refuse to buy them. My period doesn't need a signiture perfume, ta very much.

The irony is, and I've only realised this since I've switched to Kotex (from the pound shop ), Always actually make the blood smell horrible, due to their plasticness, I assume. If you use another brand, it just smells of nothing much really

Has anyone passed on these complaints to Always? I can imagine a group of male managers sat around, scratching their heads and wondering why their sales are plummeting.

I have luckily avoided the scented ones but will buy bodyform next. I don't like this idea that periods smell and we need to hide it with fake fragrances (making it obvious to all around that we are on our period). Bleurgh.

Sounds like a recipe for Thrush. Like the Shea Butter loo roll.

Since I've been using a mooncup, and occasionally Kotex pads, it's been a revelation for me that periods DON'T smell.

I have switched to lilets pads and now don't get cramps :) I tried to email but couldn't find email address

Its not just the fact they've changed the product that has irritated me have you seen the ad recently? Saying that this group of 'girls' can party in a tiny space because they're dirty reeking period smell is now hidden?!

It really pisses me off every time I watch it.

*their

They are thrushtastic too, nasty things.

WHY do they think we need to change the smell of our vaginas during our periods?

Wtf were they thinking?

Periods arent fun, but theres one thing that bothers me the LEAST about a period is the smell.

Ive never heard someone say "Dont your just hate the smell of your vagina when you're on?"

No one says it because its never been a problem.

Yes it smells different but its not horrific and its FAR more unatural and disgutsing for a womens intimate parts to be smelling of a florist. (Or an ashtray).

How dare they make us feel as though we should be smelling nicer.

And dont even get me STARTED on femfresh!!!

Have you ever seen 'Cock Wash'? NO ME NEITHER!!