Choosing Your Product
Tampons shouldn't hurt when you use them. Learn why choosing the right tampon for the the different days of your flow is important for your comfort.
Learn MoreTime for a big sigh of relief. Yes, you can pee with a tampon in.
Learn MorePeer Answer: Pads can be worn whenever, either on or off your period. They can be used as back-up support for those times when you're uncertain about the day you're period is going to start. I, and a lot of other...
Learn MoreFrom one day to the next, and even from morning to evening, the amount of menstrual blood your body sheds changes. Learn how to pick the right absorbency for your period.
Learn MorePeer Answer: I had this same fear when I was first considering using tampons and I am happy to say the answer is definitely, no! Although it is possible to get the string caught up in there and forgotten. Been...
Learn MorePeer Answer: I definitely wouldn't recommend it! That would be pretty uncomfortable. The place where the guy's penis goes when you have sex is where your tampon goes also. So even though your vagina probably could...
Learn MoreFrom one day to the next, and even from morning to evening, the amount of menstrual blood your body sheds changes. Learn how to pick the right absorbency for your period.
Learn More 214202175525 59Ladies can get really creative with ways of discreetly carrying their tampons. Whether you’ve seen it or done it, you know what we mean! Jaclyn demonstrates just how compact the U by Kotex® Click...
Learn More 1121202085437 0The dreaded Gush! If you’re a pad user like Sylvia, you know what she means! You stand up, here comes the rush of gush, and you have a moment of panic – “did I just leak onto my clothes?” Sylvia...
Learn More 1121202085426 0No, tampons shouldn't be flushed. Learn the most responsible and respectful way to dispose of a tampon.
Learn More 112202065633 10Leaks can happen for multiple reasons. Choosing the right absorbency and changing them frequently will help reduce leaks. Read on to learn more.
Learn More 112202065513 11Peer Answer: I have great news for you: You can't put a tampon "too far" in! And a tampon can't get lost inside you, either. If your tampon has a string, it will be really easy to just pull out. If your tampon...
Learn More 112202065342 8Peer Answer: Some old toilets or plumbing systems are tricky and can get clogged easily – not just by tampons, but by toilet paper or because a lot of people are using them. In general, newer plumbing can handle...
Learn More 112202065041 3Peer Answer: Using a tampon definitely takes some getting used to! I definitely think the best way to make tampons feel more comfortable is make sure it’s inserted as far as possible. When inserted properly, it...
Learn More 112202064545 15Peer Answer: Um, this is an awesome question. High five for asking it. So, as long as you don’t have one single tampon in for any longer than 8 hours, you’re set and good to go. There isn’t a time limit on how...
Learn More 112202064436 7Peer Answer: If it hurts when you put a tampon in, you may not putting it in right. Using a tampon shouldn't hurt. When you insert a tampon in correctly, it should feel almost non-existent – that's the incentive...
Learn More 112202064306 10Peer Answer: You know what? I’m actually not sure what happens when you go swimming without a tampon. I’ve actually been too nervous and intimidated to find out. I’ve always assumed that there’s the possibility...
Learn More 112202063918 7Tampons are not recommended for vaginal discharge. Read on to learn why.
Learn More 112202063418 7Peer Answer: I've never gotten a yeast infection and I'm a regular tampon user. But I'm not completely sure if tampons can or can't give you one, so you should see what health expert panelist Dr. Molly says about...
Learn More 112202062309 8Peer Answer: I definitely wouldn't recommend it! That would be pretty uncomfortable. The place where the guy's penis goes when you have sex is where your tampon goes also. So even though your vagina probably could...
Learn More 1029202012911 19Peer Answer: I had this same fear when I was first considering using tampons and I am happy to say the answer is definitely, no! Although it is possible to get the string caught up in there and forgotten. Been...
Learn More 1029202012911 54Peer Answer: If you’re immediately comfortable using a tampon on the first day of your period, go for it. Tampons were made to be used when you’re on your period, whether it’s your first or your last. I wasn’t...
Learn More 1029202012911 10Peer Answer: Great question! I’m not sure if this is medically true (you’ll need to see what our health expert Sandy has to say for the real deal), but when I use tampons it can sometimes seem like my period is...
Learn More 1029202012911 16Peer Answer: I know my tampon is in right if I can't feel it. It's, of course, a little easier for me to gauge based on the fact that I've been using tampons for more than 4 years. If you're just switching to...
Learn More 1029202012911 8Peer Answer: I’ve had a few of those times where even a super absorbency has leaked through, but it was usually close to the end of the time in which I would be changing my tampon (every 4-6 hours). Make sure you...
Learn More 1029202012911 4Peer Answer: Um, this is an awesome question. High five for asking it. So, as long as you don’t have one single tampon in for any longer than 8 hours, you’re set and good to go. There isn’t a time limit on how...
Learn More 1029202012911 8Peer Answer: I hate to admit that I’ve been there and done that -- but I have. Once I totally forgot that I had one in and then put in another! I was pretty freaked out. Luckily, there is an end to it all of it up...
Learn More 1029202012911 15Peer Answer: There are no hard and fast rules for what to wear and when — it’s really about wearing what is comfortable for you. I was playing a lot of sports when I first started my period (soccer and...
Learn More 1029202012911 6Get advice from others on when to use panty liners.
Learn More 1029202012911 3Peer Answer: Though it probably won’t be helpful, most of what I can say is that you’ll know you put your tampon in right just by kind of feeling it out. It’s not in enough if when you sit down you can feel it....
Learn More 1029202012911 5Peer Answer: It’s great to hear you are concerned about using the best products for your body! I never would have thought to ask this. And since you’ve asked, I have to tell you—aside from the risk of TSS from...
Learn More 1029202012911 12Tampons shouldn't hurt when you use them. Learn why choosing the right tampon for the the different days of your flow is important for your comfort.
Learn More 10282020103306 1469It is possible to remove the tampon without a string. The first step is to not panic! Read on for tips from a peer, expert and a mom.
Learn More 10282020103306 4Hear from a mom, a peer and an expert about the best time to change your panty liner.
Learn More 10282020103306 7How often you need to change your pad depends on how heavy your flow is and what type of pad you are using.
Learn More 10282020103306 10Tampons can be worn any time during your period, but chosing the right absorbency for your flow is key.
Learn More 10282020103305 10Time for a big sigh of relief. Yes, you can pee with a tampon in.
Learn More 10282020103305 269Peer Answer: Pads can be worn whenever, either on or off your period. They can be used as back-up support for those times when you're uncertain about the day you're period is going to start. I, and a lot of other...
Learn More 10282020103305 109This is not intended to be medical advice. Everybody is different so please make sure to consult your physician if you're having issues. Do not delay or refrain from seeking professional medical advice from your physician because of something you have read on this site.
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