Tampax pearl

[BasinHaircut]

I usually just use the compact ones but bought a box of pearl.

The applicators are weird and they seem to expand too much sideways and are uncomfortable to pull out.

Have I got a dodgy box?

There's always one Its.

Cerazette, no periods. :o

Hootsmon totally agre, I only hse

Whoops! Only use lillets for sideways explanation. What's the point of expanding out lengthways?!

I'm five foot nine hoots.

I need a long expansion. I've given birth by c section though so.... widthways not so much.

ach there's a plug for every hole. God bless the tampax corporation

I dont like applicator tampons at all. I like tampons that expand widthways rather than longways, i used tampax in my youth and they seemed to expand lengthway, and i hated it. I use non applicator ones, usually own brand ones when i use tampons, but i prefer pads these days.

I use the normal pearl or the newer compak pearl when I need tampons, though I use washable pads too. Tesco delivery driver was once treated to my vehement muttering a about smelly fannies when they subbed the scented ones once. I have no shame :o

I've never been able to use the cardboard ones or the applicatorless ones either. All goes wrong and leaks all over the show. I do recycle just about anything the council will take though, so I try my best.

I've prolapsed since DCs and pearl and lillets are only ones I can use so I do love them but do feel v guilty about non degradable plastic (which obv don't flush). Not so pleased with scented ones I bought by accident

I've hated applicator tampons ever since I discovered non applicator ones and have never looked back. So much easier to use, take up less storage space and less waste. Go non-applicator ladies!

I don't know about anyone else but I want them to suck moisture out of my vagina. That's kind of the point.

panzee I'm on cerazette!

Didn't get periods before DS, now I get short but heavy ones that make me feel crap. I am so bloated I haven't pooed in 2 days! Sorry TMI but these pearl things have annoyed me!

They're the only brand I will use now.

Cerazette gave me lots of bleeding in the first few months but now hardly anything.

Basin that's rubbish. :(

mooncup mooncup mooncup mooncup!!
Mooncup!!!!!
:-P

I'm a bit scared of trying a mooncup - is that ridiculous? Tis isn't it? I had big twins natural birth, but little bit of plastic? Oohh!

Not at all paula. They aren't for everyone, and I wouldn't even consider it no matter how many times they get mentioned on here.

Thanks sparkling x

I hate them! There're too fidgety with the slender, sticklike applicator BUT I didn't know they expanded widthways so I might give them another go. Think I have some sort of prolapse, bladder maybe, and the cardboard applicator ones are not staying put anymore!

Do some people flush the cardboard? I didn't think you could.

pollypocket I thought I was the only juvenile here but I did lol when I first read it, thinking the op was questioning the accommodating ability of her fanjo!

Mooncup

(Bought one 6 months ago and wish I'd discovered it 20 years ago)

But re tampons, have never got on with Tampax at all; they leak, slide out, feel uncomfortable and never once have I found myself roller-blading behind 2 Dalmatians in white jeans while using them. Bloody plastic crappery just adds insult to ineffectiveness. Sainsbury's applicator tampons all the way for me

(until advent of Mooncup joy oh joy)

I don't know about anyone else but I want them to suck moisture out of my vagina. That's kind of the point

Too be more specific, as they are a non-absorbant cup they catch stuff flowing (also useful for heavy discharge - much nicer than panty liners) but don't absorb your vaginal secretions.

I really want to give mooncups a go but I'm worried about nighttime and if I'm using a public bathroom. I'm not sure I'm graceful enough to delicately remove a cup of blood from my vagina whilst trying to hover over a public loo and keep the ends of my trousers of the wet pisscovered floor. I don't want to leave the stall like a murder scene!

Depends how heavy your flow is. Many people can get away with emptying before they leave in the am and after they return in eve.

At night either do a middle of the night empty if begins to leak or back up with a night time towel (reusable of course ;) )

I love Pearl!!!

But admit the applicator can be a bit pinchy at times