Contents:
- Medical Video: Tampons vs pads: What’s the difference?
- What are sanitary napkins?
- What is a tampon?
- Which is better, sanitary napkins or tampons?
- 1. Size
- 2. Use
- 3. Danger
Medical Video: Tampons vs pads: What’s the difference?
Both sanitary napkins and tampons have the same uses and functions during menstruation, which are to absorb menstrual blood that comes out. Although the type, shape, and how to use it are different, sanitary napkins and tampons have their own advantages and disadvantages.
If you are confused in choosing both, below will explain the advantages and disadvantages of sanitary napkins and tampons. It is hoped that you can choose the right female products.
What are sanitary napkins?
Sanitary napkins, as many are known to be women's health products to absorb vaginal fluid that comes out during menstruation. Bandages are made of cotton pads and soft fabric, rectangular in shape. Bandages are used by attaching or gluing to women's panties.
In some types and models of sanitary napkins, some have additional ingredients on their sides, usually called wings. The wings on the pads are useful for folding on the side of your underwear, nothing else to prevent the pads from shifting and preventing liquid leakage.
What is a tampon?
Tampons have the same function as sanitary napkins, but they have different shapes and ways to use. A tampon is a soft cylindrical cotton pad. and there are pulling threads at the ends.
Tampons are used by inserting into the vaginal opening to the pulling thread limit. Maybe some women who are not used to using a tampon are confused and have difficulty placing it in the vagina. Relax, some tampon products provide an applicator to make it easier for you to push the tampon into the vagina.
Which is better, sanitary napkins or tampons?
1. Size
Bandages:The size of the pads is rather wide and long, like covering the entire bottom surface of the underwear. For women who forget easily and lack sensitivity to stimulation, during menstruation it is recommended to wear sanitary napkins. With a large and invisible shape, women will not forget that they are using sanitary napkins.
Tampon: Different sizes with sanitary napkins, in fact tampons are not more than 3-5 cm in length. Tampons are suitable for women who are active and want to do a lot of movement or exercise during menstruation. With a small tampon size, the tampon is easily carried inside the bag along with the applicator.
2. Use
Bandages:When choosing to use sanitary napkins or tampons for comfortable use, sanitary napkins have their own advantages. For example, with its wide shape extending to the buttocks, sanitary napkins can prevent "translucency" when worn.
Bandages also have wings that prevent them from shifting following the width and shape of the groin. Unfortunately, the size of thick pads sometimes makes the shape of the pads visible from the outside, especially if using tight clothing.
Tampon:For those of you who want to remain free to move during menstruation, without having to worry about the pads being leaked or shifting, tampon is the right choice. If you are also active in sports or want to continue to carry out activities such as swimming, tampons can be used because it will clog and absorb blood so that it does not come out of the vaginal opening.
But unfortunately, because it is inside the vagina and tends to not be felt, tampons often forget to be replaced.
3. Danger
Bandages:Lately, rumors have circulated that sanitary napkins contain fragrances made from hazardous chemicals. Although there are no valid research results, it never hurts for women to be aware of the use of sanitary napkins and always choose those that are not scented.
Bandages generally absorb liquid and will feel wet on the top surface. So, not infrequently the skin around the vagina will be affected to become moist. Unfortunately, if you are lazy to replace or clean the pads every few hours, it will cause vaginal itching and irritation. In addition, side adhesives on winged pads often cause friction on the inner thighs.
Tampon:Tampon which is used for hours without being replaced, can raises Toxic shock syndrome (TSS). TSS is a rare disease caused by a bacterial infection, not because of the tampon itself. Generally this syndrome is caused by poisons produced by Staphylococcus aureus (staph).
TSS can occur in women who use tampons that have long been inside the vagina without being replaced. Tampons not only absorb your menstrual blood, but also various natural fluids needed by the vagina. Especially if your menstrual blood is a little but you use a high absorption tampon. As a result, various bacteria can grow and multiply, including bacteria that cause TSS
In some cases, tampons can also be left in the vagina. Usually caused by a pulling thread that is cut off from the main tampon part. If this happens, you are advised to look for first aid to the nearest health center, clinic or emergency unit.
