TMI Question Regarding Tampons

[Anonymous]

Poop, not pop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:9:22 - you are hilarious!
I could not agree with you more on every single point you made.

I will never be a tosser!

Every time I read tosser I think of tossing the salad which makes me think of two really hairy fat jailmates getting it on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the pp who asked about dogs, and the following pp who ridiculed her for that - a dog will take stuff like that out of the trash. I had some house mates once and their jack russell would eat their used condoms out of the trash. A bloody tampon? That's like an extra special treat for a dog, are you kidding me?

I know dogs can eat their own crap too. But for that to be the sole reason that you flush is, I'm sorry to say it, stupid. Shut the bathroom door. Put the trashcan in a cabinet, or get one with a top that a dog can't get into. Plus, there generally aren't dogs in public restrooms. I wasn't ridiculing anyone for saying that the dog might want the tampon, because I don't doubt that, but I'm sure we're all smart enough to figure out how to keep the tampons from the dogs in a way that doesn't involve flushing.

If I use pads, they have to be disposed of in the kitchen trash. We had a plastic can with a lid, but our 70 lb dog always knocked it over to get to the trash. We have a large, metal one now. I don't think a 40 gallon can would fit in the bathroom.

And, if calling me a moron is not ridicule, then I'd prefer not to see what you consider ridicule.

I use a Diva cup with occasional back up. My question was serious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the Flushers-

It is amazing that you do not understand basic plumbing and the problem with flushing. That you have "flushed for 30 years" with no problem does not mean that countless others have had problems as a result of flushed tampons (I know several people, including my MIL). There is a reason the public restrooms ask you to not flush sanitary items down the toilet.

As for it being "grody" or "gross", it is no more/less gross than flushing. Whether thrown away or flushed, you still have to remove the dirty tampon, touching it. Further, and not to be too graphic, but if you grab the string with a piece of TP, wrap it well in the wrapper and additional TP, you do not see or smell the used tampon. At all. You don't just throw the used tampon on the top of the trash. And, frankly, you've prob been in public restrooms where tampons are in the trash and you don't know it.

I wish all of you flushers a clogged toilet so you will eat your words.

Wouldn't there be some public service announcement if it was such a huge problem for countless others?

To be honest, until reading this thread I had no idea so many people flushed tampons. Of course we have all seen the signs in public restrooms asking that you not flush sanitary products (would you consider that a PSA?) and I always thought that was directed at a very small minority of people who were selfish or didn't know any better, I mean duh- the receptacles are there for a reason. dcum never ceases to surprise and amaze me. plenty of products claim to be flushable but still cause major problems. a friend just spent a lot of cash on a plumber after those allegedly "flushable" toddler wipes clogged their lines.

Maybe it's just how we were raised. I was raised to flush them and thought everyone did. You "tossers" were taught to toss, so you think everyone does.

[Anonymous]

From Tampax Customer Servive:

Tampax tampons, with the exception of Tampax Pearl, are recommended
for septic systems. Pearl tampons should not be flushed into a septic
system. Both the tampon and the plastic applicator should be thrown
away in a trash can.

We've done extensive testing and we're confident all Tampax tampons
with cardboard applicators and paper wrappers are flushable and
biodegradable. They're safe for properly functioning household
toilets and drain lines, as well as publicly-owned treatment works.

For best results, flush tampons separately from bath tissue.



We hope this helps you. Feel free to ask us any other questions you
may have.

Your Beinggirl Expert Panel

[Anonymous]

I flush tampons and (paper) applicators. Always have and always will.

[Anonymous]

Smell isn't an issue - virtually every public restroom you go into has used pads and tampons in the stall trash bins, and you probably never notice a nasty stench coming out of there.

There are public service announcements - in virtually every public building restroom there are signs saying "Please Do Not Flush Sanitary Products Down the Toilet! Please Dispose o Sanitary Products in the Trash."

I don't know why anyone would read that sign and assume they are talking about only some sanitary products and not others???

Your tampons are not special. If the owner of a toilet wants them put in the trash, try to be a decent person and honor the request.

[Anonymous]

A little off-topic: my five-year old was in a restaurant bathroom by himself the other day, and when I went in to check on him he was playing with a used plastic tampon applicator. I COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT ON HIM and practically threw up all over the place. It still makes me want to vomit just thinking about this, a week later. It was the most disgusting thing ever. He had seen it just sitting there in the trash while he was peeing and his simple little five-year old brain said something like, "oh look, a cool rocket". GAG EWWW GROOOOOSSSSSS. Anyway, I had him stand there scrubbing his hands for 15 minutes and we've basically recovered.


Back when I used tampons (now I'm a Keeper girl), I always flushed. I usually used OBs so there was no applicator to mess with, but when I did use an applicator I would throw it in the trash. My mom taught me to flush tampons, and it never occurred to me that I should pull it out and find a trash can to put it in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A little off-topic: my five-year old was in a restaurant bathroom by himself the other day, and when I went in to check on him he was playing with a used plastic tampon applicator. I COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT ON HIM and practically threw up all over the place. It still makes me want to vomit just thinking about this, a week later. It was the most disgusting thing ever. He had seen it just sitting there in the trash while he was peeing and his simple little five-year old brain said something like, "oh look, a cool rocket". GAG EWWW GROOOOOSSSSSS. Anyway, I had him stand there scrubbing his hands for 15 minutes and we've basically recovered.


Back when I used tampons (now I'm a Keeper girl), I always flushed. I usually used OBs so there was no applicator to mess with, but when I did use an applicator I would throw it in the trash. My mom taught me to flush tampons, and it never occurred to me that I should pull it out and find a trash can to put it in.

I know it isn't the focus, but I have to say it - please don't let your children go to public bathrooms on their own. I have a 5 year old boy and I am always worried about sexual predators hanging around public change rooms and bathrooms. in Toronto (Canada), a 4 year old girl was assaulted by someone when she went to a public bathroom on her own. I just thought it was unbelievable to let a 4 year old go to the bathroom on her own, but I guess people do it. I wish they wouldn't. ever.

[Anonymous]

Didn't the Egyptians use papyrus reeds? which sound about as comfortable as the Diva Cup looks . . .

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Burgundy washcloth... need I say more?

Are you sure you didn't mean to say crocheted mouse cat toy in a vague tampon shape?

Hmmm... several green options to choose from

Re-usable cloth pads



reusable tampons



diva cup

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A little off-topic: my five-year old was in a restaurant bathroom by himself the other day, and when I went in to check on him he was playing with a used plastic tampon applicator. I COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT ON HIM and practically threw up all over the place. It still makes me want to vomit just thinking about this, a week later. It was the most disgusting thing ever. He had seen it just sitting there in the trash while he was peeing and his simple little five-year old brain said something like, "oh look, a cool rocket". GAG EWWW GROOOOOSSSSSS. Anyway, I had him stand there scrubbing his hands for 15 minutes and we've basically recovered.


Back when I used tampons (now I'm a Keeper girl), I always flushed. I usually used OBs so there was no applicator to mess with, but when I did use an applicator I would throw it in the trash. My mom taught me to flush tampons, and it never occurred to me that I should pull it out and find a trash can to put it in.

Keeper?

(funny story. gross, but funny!)

[Anonymous]

The Keeper is latex and the Diva cup is silicone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Didn't the Egyptians use papyrus reeds? which sound about as comfortable as the Diva Cup looks . . .

The Diva cup is smooth, flexy silicone. Tampons are dry compressed cotton. There's really no contest which one I'd rather shove up there, especially when everything is tender and sensitive. (My period always makes me engorged and achey.)
I get that it's a weird thing to get used to - I reacted the same way the first dozen times I heard about it. (Went to a women's college. Menstruation? Frequent topic.) However, I'm so glad I finally gave it a try.

I had no idea so many people flush tampons. I guess that explains why so many places have to put up signs asking that you not do it...

[Anonymous]

I've never seen a sign that says not to flush tampons though I've seen plenty of signs that say not to flush sanitary NAPKINS (pads.)

[Anonymous]

The signs almost always say sanitary products. Sanitary products include pads AND tampons, people. Your tampons aren't special, unique, or exempt.

No smoking. Well, they didn't say no smoking CIGARETTES! They just meant cigars.