There is a wide range of products that can be used during your period. It can take a while until you find the right product. Many menstruating women like to use Tampons After all, they are small, easy to transport and even fit in a trouser pocket as an emergency reserve. This all sounds tempting at first, but below we would also like to list possible disadvantages of tampons as a hygiene product.
How is a tampon made?
When reaching for a tampon, few people probably ask themselves which Materials in the product. After all, the main focus is on the quick and practical solution to catch the blood during menstruation. But we at Taynie would like to explain to you below why it is also advisable to take a look at the ingredients of tampons. First of all, tampons are usually made of cotton or viscose. Often, fragrances are hidden in single-use tampons, because unfortunately there is still a belief that the vagina should smell of fresh roses. This is of course nonsense and a chemical cocktail of fragrances should have no place in your vagina. Your vagina is quite absorbent and can therefore also absorb chemicals. For example, Biocides , which are often added to tampons, are absorbed by the vaginal mucosa. A healthier alternative is a menstrual cup or panties that collect the blood from your period. Our Taynie products do not contain any harmful biocides - feel free to take a look here to.
Which is better: pads or tampons?
Are you looking for an answer to the question whether sanitary pads or tampons are better? This question is not easy to answer straight away. It is particularly important to consider your own preference While some menstruating women swear by tampons, others don't even want to imagine menstruating without a pad. The choice of a menstrual product can therefore be very different. However, one thing should be in mind: you should also feel comfortable during your period. relaxed feel comfortable. We can all do without sanitary pads that slip in our panties or tampons that hurt when inserted. Young menstruating women in particular tend to use sanitary pads more often because they are easier to use than tampons. Likewise, people with endometriosis feel more comfortable when they choose products that do not have to be inserted into the vagina like a tampon. However, sanitary pads can cause skin irritation in the genital area, for example due to chafing and the accumulation of fluid.
How often do you need to change your tampon?
Does the term Toxic shock syndrome , or TTS for short? The term TTS is often used in connection with the use of tampons. To keep the risk of TTS as low as possible, it is important that you never leave a tampon in your vagina for longer than 8 hours. It is therefore recommended that you remove it after 4-6 hours to avoid the danger of TTS. Do you want to know more about TTS? Then read here our blog post about it.
You are probably wondering if you should use a different menstrual product at night so that you don't have to set your alarm in the middle of the night to change your tampon. In this case, we at Taynie recommend that you Period underwear for the night to choose. You just have to put it on and you can then wear it for up to 12 hours. Nothing will stand in the way of your restful sleep.
But a period slip is not only a real helper during sleep, our period underwear can also withstand a day at work, for example.
How many tampons per day?
Have you ever paid attention to how many tampons you use per day? As a guideline, it can be said that if you use more than 5 Tampons or sanitary pads are used, a so-called Hypermenorrhea In this case, a menstruating person bleeds more than average. The same applies to people who have to change their tampon or pad after just 2 hours.
Tampons: Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
Tampons are small, handy and come in different sizes. Once you have the hang of how to insert the tampon, it will absorb the blood safely during menstruation. Sports activities such as swimming work very well with a tampon and offer a high level of flexibility in this area.
Disadvantages
Many menstruating people (especially young people) initially have difficulty finding the right insertion technique when using a tampon. If the tampon does not find the right position, protection is not guaranteed. It also becomes problematic if the tampon's removal thread breaks and the tampon has to be laboriously removed.
Because the tampon acts like an absorbent sponge in the vagina, it not only absorbs menstrual blood, but also any other fluid. This can lead to drying out of the vagina (especially if the tampon is used for a long time) and also to susceptibility to irritation and/or infections in the intimate area or even toxic shock syndrome. Furthermore, many tampons contain harmful substances such as fragrances, toxins and plastics, which further irritate the sensitive tissue of the intimate area that is susceptible to harmful substances.
Another problem with tampons is the waste they produce. Tampons are made of different materials and are covered in a plastic layer. This means they cannot be recycled and belong in the general waste. When tampons are disposed of in the general waste, they are burned in an incineration plant, releasing toxic substances into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, tampons often end up in the environment. This waste takes up to 500 years to decompose. In addition, tampons are often disposed of in the toilet (possibly wrapped in toilet paper beforehand). This may be due to ignorance of the correct way to dispose of waste or simply because there is no trash can. This is not only problematic because it can cause the toilet to become clogged, but also because tampons contaminate the wastewater.
A menstruating person goes through an average of 456 menstrual cycles in their life. In doing so, they use up approx. 15,000 to 17,000 sanitary pads or tampons .Considering the cost, pollutants and waste, a tampon is quite harmful to the environment and expensive, isn't it?
Your safe support for a relaxed period
With our Taynie period underwear You have lower costs, a huge saving in waste and you do not bring your body and the environment into unnecessary contact with pollutants.
Our period underwear is designed to replace up to seven regular tampons, depending on the model. If you follow the care instructions, a Taynie panty will easily last up to four years.
But we at Taynie also have just the right thing for the tampon lovers among you, because in addition to period underwear, our range also includes washable tampons .
Or how about a menstrual cup? In our shop you can get your Menstrual cup in the hardness grades soft and hard Products that are inserted, such as washable cloth tampons and menstrual cups, prove particularly useful when exercising.
Speaking of sports: Do you already know our Taynie Active ? The sporty briefs are not only an eye-catcher, but also a practical companion during exercise. Our Active is also available as a sporty String For double protection, it is also a good idea to combine panties with a menstrual cup or cloth tampon.
During your period, but also discharge , our period underwear is unbeatable. This means you can say goodbye to panty liners.
So you can remember that you don't have to do without tampons and the like if you want to make your period more sustainable and healthier. In addition, our heavy bleeders also get their money's worth, because our washable cloth tampons are also available in the strength ultra If you want to learn more about the benefits of a cloth tampon, you can read this here read through.
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