Picture yourself having a great alone-time in your house, browsing through your collection of records while nursing a bottle of wine in your favorite intimate wear. Barry White’s raspy voice lingers through the walls of your dimmed living room. Everything is so calm, serene and relaxing… Until a sudden gush of crimson wave surprised and practically ruined the mood.
We all know how women’s “code red” can be a drag, especially when you’re having the time of your life. Or worse, when you’re in your alluring, most self-reassuring intimate apparel! And coming from experience, it’s not the best picture to look at. Either ways, it shouldn’t be enough reason to lock yourself from such simple indulgences.
So, the question lies: What’s the best feminine hygiene product to use to compensate with your lifestyle?
Both tampons and pads are effective in their own capacities (menstrual cups are out the question for now, considering its price and hygienic purposes). However, both can also give you the worst case of red-letter day.
Personally, I consider myself more of a tampon gal, although is still use maxis every once in a while. To help you decide, and since every woman’s body chemistry differs from the others, here are my thoughts about this:
Going Active
My Verdict: Tampons
For me, wearing tampons when engaging in activities such as weekly yoga class, driving, dancing, sports and even swimming is much more effective and hygienic. With pads, it’s quite “limiting” and restricting when it comes to making big moves and pivots. But you’re still opted to use pads, I suggest go with those ultra thin with reliable wings to keep it in place and prevent leaks without the bulky-messy feel.
Wearing White or Practically any Fancy Clothes
Verdict: Maxi Pads
Ugh, the stain coming from leaks is definitely a red flag! Puns aside, occurrences such as this can ruin pretty much the entire day, and your clothes as well. In those days where I need to overshoot my typical t-shirt + jeans fashion sense, maxi pads come as your number 1 fortification, especially if your period is on full first day blast. Tampons are effective, but in some cases, they just can’t seem to do the job.
During Sleep
Verdict: Tampons
Sleeping while you’re on your period is utterly tricky. In most cases, you can’t get to position yourself comfortably out of paranoia of sleep leaks. No one is to blame if you have a strong flow during your golden slumber. Sanitary napkins tend to deform and move due to some body positions, so it is not recommended to use during your rest. Although, using overnight pads could be a wise option as well.
Donning a Lingerie
Verdict: Tampons/Pads
Monthly period shouldn’t stop you from looking dainty and sexy. But of course, you still have to depend your protection on what kind of lingerie will you be wearing tonight? If you’re toying the idea of thongs, then it is pretty obvious pads won’t suffice. If you think the panties that go along with the babydoll set can handle an ultra thin/regular pad, then you’re safe with napkins.
While at Work
Verdict: Tampons
Tampons work for as long as 8 whole hours unlike sanitary napkins, which you religiously need to change from time to time. So, using femme plugs allows you to work uninterrupted, and thus make you to become more productive.
Generally speaking, it’s still up to you on what’s more effective and convenient for you to wear, as long as it conforms to your preferences, lifestyle and activities. As said earlier, this au naturel phenomenon will bug you from time to time, it doesn’t imply you’re going to simply let it antagonize your activities. So, better make the most out of it instead.
After all, that’s the reason why these feminine products are invented.
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