Aussie tampons are a lot more compact and come with a leakproof barrier (the blue line), while American ones look a bit more "organic" and "natural" according to Beck. Also, look at the string difference! The American one is a full-on tail.
Australian tampons are some of the highest quality in the world, and often Aussies living abroad want the quality, protection and comfortable design that only Australian tampons offer.
Most tampon packets sold in Australia contain individually wrapped tampons, which you insert digitally. If you go to the United States and a number of other countries around the world, however, tampons encased in applicators are a more common sight.
While applicator tampons are sold in Australia they are far less commonly used compared to non-applicator tampons.
Applicator tampons help to do the hard work by pushing the tampon in for you. They're arguably more comfortable and easier to use! If you're new to tampons, using applicators is a safe way to know your tampon will be pushed in properly and securely.
If it's inserted correctly, you shouldn't feel anything. But if you don't insert the tampon far enough, it might feel uncomfortable. To make it more comfortable, use a clean finger to push the tampon farther up the vaginal canal.
Why can I feel my tampon, then? The most likely reason is that you didn't push your tampon in far enough when you inserted it. Not to worry – simply use your finger to push it in a little further. If that doesn't fix it, just take it out and try again with a fresh one.
Never flush nappies, sanitary napkins, tampons, incontinence pads, bandages, cotton buds or condoms down the toilet. These products commonly cause sewer blockages. All these items should be put in the rubbish bin.
Like all tampons in Australia, our U by Kotex® tampons can be used for up to 8 hours, but not any longer.
It's all about absorbency. Bigger size tampons are for heavier period flow. Smaller size tampons are for lighter flow. It matters because the safest way to use tampons is to always use the lowest absorbency that will manage your flow.
First things first, you'll want to remove your tampon if you're wearing one. Keeping a tampon in during sex is a very bad idea, as any penetration (from fingers, penises, toys, anything) can actually move the tampon up further inside you.
Another advantage to tampons is that they can't be felt because they're inside the body. A pad may feel bulky to some girls. Other girls like pads because they're easy to use, and it's easier to remember when to change them because you can see the blood on them.
Pads are easier and safer to use as compared to tampons. Pad can be a really good choice particularly if you're the kind of person who forgets a tampon is inside you only to find the bacteria which is growing inside is having a vampire party in your pants.
The researchers concluded that menstrual cups are a safe way of managing periods. There is also no evidence to suggest that menstrual cups are any more dangerous than other internal period products, such as tampons.
While it's generally safe to sleep with a tampon in if you're sleeping for less than eight hours, it's important that you change tampons every eight hours to avoid getting toxic shock syndrome. It's also best to use the lowest absorbency necessary. Call a doctor if you think you may have toxic shock syndrome.
Yes, it's fine to wear a tampon in the bath or shower. If your period is light at the time, you might find that you don't need one for the few minutes that you are in the bath or shower. Most of the time, blood won't leak out.
And, if you've ever found yourself wondering if tampons make menstrual cramps worse, Dr. Melisa Holmes, OB-GYN, shares, “No they don't... tampons have nothing to do with prostaglandin synthesis or the way they're used in the body.” Thank goodness!
So, now that you've decided to never flush a tampon again, how should you dispose of it? Tampon disposal is pretty straight-forward, you can simply wrap your used tampon up in toilet paper and throw away used tampons in the garbage bin or trash. Nothing fancy.
Use a self-sealing disposal bag.
You can place used tampons inside, seal them, and throw them in the trash. They will keep you from exposing another person to your bodily fluids. Period disposal bags also let you throw away a tampon at a friend's house without being embarrassed that they will see what's inside.
If you find that your toilet is completely blocked by a tampon and not draining, avoid using a plunger. This will push the tampon further down the waste pipe, making it more difficult to unclog. The most effective way to remove the tampon is to manually pull it out.
The best way to know if your tampon needs changing is to give a light tug on the tampon string, if it starts to pull out easily then it's time to change, if not, it usually means you can leave it a bit longer. Just remember with tampons, 4 hours is about right, and don't leave one in for more than 8 hours.
Some girls are successful even if they get no help at all. But any help at all can go a long way toward your daughter feeling comfortable with her body, and bravo for trying. Don't forget to tell them how to take the damn thing out!
Normally you shouldn't feel your tampon no matter what position you're in. Sounds like your tampon may not be in quite right.
A tampon may hurt the first time you try to insert it, but it shouldn't be bad. You shouldn't feel it once it's in, so if there still is pain or discomfort, you may not have inserted it correctly. That's okay, like any new skill it may take practice to get it right.
Keep in mind: Dry tampons that haven't absorbed as much blood, or those that haven't been in for very long, can be more uncomfortable to remove. This is a normal feeling because they aren't as lubricated as tampons that have absorbed more blood.