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Each component is evaluated before being used in our tampons: more than 1,000 quality tests are conducted on raw materials. Beyond convenience, knowing your flow is also important for your health. If your flow is too heavy, it can cause health problems, or it might even be a sign of an existing medical condition. Even knowing the which tampon sizes to use and when can have an impact on your health. Read on to get to know your flow. Is my period normal? If you lose too much blood with each cycle, your body can’t make new blood cells fast enough to keep up, and you can develop a condition called anaemia (low blood count). Anaemia not only makes you feel horrible (headaches, dizziness, and fatigue), but it also affects your brain function – so it’s not something you should ignore. You wouldn't use the same clothing for all types of weather, right? So why would you use a one-size-fits-all tampon for your varying menstrual flow?

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Sometimes it’s hard to know when it’s time to remove your tampon, and you obviously want to remove your tampon before it leaks. Tampax tampons have a LeakGuard™ braid to help stop leaks before they happen. If you get to eight hours and there’s no leak, it’s time to take the tampon out whether it’s full or not, for hygiene reasons. How many pads or tampons should I use in a day? This weather-forecast analogy is one way to visualise your period flow changes. Remember, everyone’s cycle is as unique as they are, influenced by a host of factors. Your menstrual flow might not follow a set pattern, it's a journey that changes at its own pace. So, listen to your body, observe its rhythm, and match your tampon's absorbency to your unique needs.

Tampax Compak Lites tampons offer protection and discretion for light flow days during your period. They are free from fragrances and dyes. Tampax Compak tampons come with a compact and discreet plastic applicator and a rounded tip for comfortable insertion. With absorption channels to absorb directly to the core and a protective skirt to help prevent leaks for a worry free period. Tampax Compak tampons have been gynaecologically tested. They have also been independently tested for harmful substances by Oeko-Tex. Trusted leak free protection to let you do whatever you like. Tampax Compak’s best tampons for very light to light flow absorbency. Whether you use pads, tampons, a menstrual cup, or period underwear is totally up to you. There are lots of period products to choose from, and the choice is yours to make. Sometimes it depends on what you’re doing. For example, if you want to go swimming during your period, a tampon will make your life so much easier (pads don’t work in pools). Some people only use tampons as part of their routine, and other people never use anything but tampons. It really just depends on what works best for you! Why use Tampax Pearl tampons? If you’re just trying Tampax tampons for the first time, you might want to start with the lightest or lowest level of absorbency. Tampax Pearl Compak Regular is one of the best tampon options for light to medium flow. With a, practical, smooth plastic applicator and an Anti-slip Grip™, Tampax Pearl Compak allows for a smooth and comfortable insertion. The tampon also expands to fit your unique shape, for better protection against leaks.* If you lose too much blood with each cycle, your body can’t make new blood cells fast enough to keep up, and you develop a condition called anemia (which is a low blood count). Anemia not only makes you feel horrible (headaches, dizziness, and fatigue), but it also affects your brain function - so obviously you would want to get that treated.Ideally, a tampon should last about 4-6 hours. If you remove a tampon after six hours and it still has a lot of white showing, or it’s uncomfortable because it feels dry, you should go down a size. If you fill or bleed through a tampon in less than four hours, go up a size. How do I know if my tampon is full? Office of Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Menstruation and the menstrual cycle. Light - Low absorbency tampons, recommended for light bleeding or spotting, which usually occurs in the last days of menstruation. Sometimes it’s hard to know when it’s time to remove your tampon and you obviously want to remove your tampon before it leaks. Tampax tampons have a LeakGuardTM Braid to help stop leaks before they happen. If you get to 8 hours and there’s no leak, it’s time to take the tampon out whether it’s full or not - that’s just healthy hygiene. How many pads or tampons should I use in a day?

Ideally, a tampon should last about 4-6 hours. If you remove a tampon after 6 hours and it still has a lot of “white” showing or it’s uncomfortable because it feels dry, you should go down a size. If you fill or overflow a tampon in less than 4 hours, go up a size. How do I know if my tampon is full? When it comes to your period, paying attention to your menstrual flow can be beneficial for several reasons. Obviously, it can make your life easier to know when to expect your period and to be able to plan for it by having tampons on hand. For the best protection, you’ll want to use the lowest absorbency necessary for your flow. A lot of women experience a heavier flow at the beginning of their period, which then gets lighter towards the end, so it's a good idea to buy a few different types of tampons. On days 1 and 2 you might use a higher absorbency tampon like Super, for medium to heavy flow, or Super Plus, for heavy flow, and then switch to Regular on lighter days.

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Unlike with a pad, you can wear tampons to go swimming, and when you're done, you don't have to take it out to shower. Tampons are also the only suitable form of menstrual protection to use while swimming. Can you shower with a tampon in? Choosing the right absorbency level, however, isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Some women may begin with high-absorbency tampons and gradually switch to lower absorbency ones, while others might start with light absorbency tampons before moving to super absorbencies later in their cycle. And some people might find that medium or light absorbency tampons work well for them throughout their cycle. Here at Tampax, we absolutely agree with you. This is a major concern both for our users and also for our female engineers at Tampax, who are not only researchers but above all women. Many consumer associations and governmental institutes have tested the safety of feminine hygiene products in recent years. It should be noted that all of these tests (Que Choisir, DGCCRF in France but also in Switzerland) have verified the safety of these products. Likewise, ANSES carried out a quantitative assessment of skin health risks. “It concluded that there was no health risk in tampons, sanitary napkins and/or pantyliners – whether these chemicals were detected or quantified.” – ANSES, Safety of intimate protection products, June 2018.