Tampon recommendations? Tampax seems to be horrible for me after having a baby.

[Anonymous]

An alternative to OB is NaturaCare (I think that's the spelling). They are applicator-free, and unbleached all-cotton. They also come in larger sizes (super plus) and I haven't had problems with them.

I used OB for a long time, but eventually I switched (didn't like the small amount of nylon nor the thought of all the chlorine bleach) and I've been very happy with them. (They sell them at Whole Foods and MOM or YES around here.)

Also, it is maybe obvious, but I would use a pad backup and change them more frequently (I'm a tall woman and need to do this on heavy flow days even with the larger size; I kind of shudder to think about what's going to happen post-birth!).

[Anonymous]

I heard a rumor that Tampax changed their design recently. I'm still nursing and not menstruating but that might be part of the problem. Anyhow, I'd recommend OB. I have kept them on hand in my purse for years and I love them.

[Anonymous]

Your flow postpartum is also usually really heavy for several cycles. So, going to a higher absorbency and a back up pad on the first day or so may be in order. It's what I had to do, in addition to changing a super tampon every hour at the start of the cycle. It was annoying! Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm into OB as well. Just wondering, though, if anyone else has noticed a shortage at the stores lately?

I noticed the shortage it too (tried a couple of CVSs in Bethesda with no luck). I finally found the larger OB size at the Giant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm into OB as well. Just wondering, though, if anyone else has noticed a shortage at the stores lately?

I noticed the shortage it too (tried a couple of CVSs in Bethesda with no luck). I finally found the larger OB size at the Giant.

So maybe there is a shortage!!! I thought I was crazy! I'm going to hoard them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOL! I thought I was the only one with this problem!!! Why does no one talk about it???

I've never tried OB, so many people here have suggested it, I must give it a try. I hear the PP on the dryness, even a normal tampon can be a problem without the "gentle glide" applicator.

About the Diva Cup, that always grossed me out. Don't you keep it up there for 24 hours? I have to think there would be a stink factor that would turn me off from that. The whole concept just creeps me out. Can the PP explain the details of the Diva Cup?

Not the PP, but I'm a fan of the Diva Cup. I think you can leave it in for up to 24 hours, but I certainly never have. I imagine most women don't. I empty it something like 2-3 times a day and typically don't wear it overnight. (Diva Cup or tampon, I like to give it a rest overnight.) It took some getting used to, but it's no problem for me now. It's very comfortable. And bonus, I never run out of tampons.

[Anonymous]

I may have to cave and try the Diva cup... thought I never would, but so damn many people like it!

Playtex definitely fit better I agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do you get OB up in there? Sometimes if I'm very dry I have a hard time getting an applicator up in me, how to you get the dry cotton of the OB in you?

It's not dry cotton, it has a smooth coating (they call it something along the lines of smooth glide or comfort). And it's smaller than a tampon with an applicator, so it's easier to get it in when dry.

So you stick it up you with the smooth plastic on it? Then what, the plastic melts away? And does it have a string? I'm assuming you still need to be lubed a little as opposed to just ramming it up there dry. Tampons with gentle glide can still hurt a little if it's dry in the vajayjay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do you get OB up in there? Sometimes if I'm very dry I have a hard time getting an applicator up in me, how to you get the dry cotton of the OB in you?

It's not dry cotton, it has a smooth coating (they call it something along the lines of smooth glide or comfort). And it's smaller than a tampon with an applicator, so it's easier to get it in when dry.

So you stick it up you with the smooth plastic on it? Then what, the plastic melts away? And does it have a string? I'm assuming you still need to be lubed a little as opposed to just ramming it up there dry. Tampons with gentle glide can still hurt a little if it's dry in the vajayjay.

It's like a silky nylon type of fabric. It doesn't melt away or anything.

[Anonymous]

Playtex is the best, IMO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:About the Diva Cup, that always grossed me out. Don't you keep it up there for 24 hours? I have to think there would be a stink factor that would turn me off from that. The whole concept just creeps me out. Can the PP explain the details of the Diva Cup?

I love the Diva Cup. I find I have zero stink with it, unlike previously when I used tampons. The seal is so much better that no odors escape, and no leaks either. I empty mine twice a day and usually don't wear it overnight either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:About the Diva Cup, that always grossed me out. Don't you keep it up there for 24 hours? I have to think there would be a stink factor that would turn me off from that. The whole concept just creeps me out. Can the PP explain the details of the Diva Cup?

I love the Diva Cup. I find I have zero stink with it, unlike previously when I used tampons. The seal is so much better that no odors escape, and no leaks either. I empty mine twice a day and usually don't wear it overnight either.

I plan on trying this sometime. So many people like it. I tried "instead" when I was younger. Same concept, but not at all the same in terms of eco-impact, etc. It was fine. A bit messy, but otherwise okay.

[Anonymous]

I'm going down to the safeway right now to buy all the OB they have!! Later ladies....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard a rumor that Tampax changed their design recently. I'm still nursing and not menstruating but that might be part of the problem. Anyhow, I'd recommend OB. I have kept them on hand in my purse for years and I love them.

I've heard this too--also heard that the Target brand was like the old Tampax (but of course all of their brand changed to up and up, so not sure if the products changed too). But haven't tried for myself yet.

[Anonymous]

Try the target brand- they are exactly like the old tampax- the newly redesigned tampax definitely don't work for me anymore, but the target brand is perfect