The other day I was telling my friend about how I lost my old posts from the old site because of what happened to the server… she then mentioned that she had just read about my write-up on tampons. She had also just referred a friend to my blog for research as she was having a hard time finding someone in manila who used tampons. ‘Try finding a store that actually sells the stuff!’ - is how I responded. It started me talking about tampons and how it basically saved me from all my monthly period woes. In the end I believe I was able to convince my friend to try it. So let me re-publish that post and hopefully I’ll convince more people so that in the future maybe even our sari-sari stores can sell them.

FEMININE HYGIENE It was that time of the month and I spent last wednesday at the mall frantically looking for man’s greatest invention for women. I spent almost 45 minutes combing the whole Glorietta mall looking for tampons. I was looking for a particular brand and type. And although I knew Rustans and other PX stores carried the product, I was disappointed when I came up empty handed after visiting these places. Its a fact that it is not commonly used by pinays but it was ridiculous that I couldnt find one store that sold it. I went to the last PX store I knew and was relieved to find they had Playtex- but only the regular one in 8-pc packs. I found myself buying boxes of it even though it wasnt the one I preferred. I wonder why there are no local manufacturers of tampons. Its a shame that it hasnt been embraced by Filipinas. I guess everyone has heard about the urban legend involving the tampon.

One day this woman was unfortunate to have her tampon get stuck inside her. It was on the same day that she had plans to go on a blind date. She quickly rushed to the hospital where the Gyne happened to be an attractive man. She had no choice but to allow him to grope inside her just to get the tampon out. She went home after to prepare for her date. In the evening her doorbell rang signalling the arrival of her blind date. She opened the door and her mouth fell……..standing outside was her blind date……the Gyne!

And thats just one. I myself did not care to use it for fear of it getting stuck inside me. So its really a blessing that a friend convinced me to use it. And now Im sorry that I had to spend 20 years of my menstrual life without it. Benefits:

• Makes daily activities a lot easier to do
• Imagine not feeling the bulk of a pad or feeling like there’s something sticking between your legs
• Imagine not having to worry about stains
• Imagine being able to run without fear of your pad falling off
• Imagine being able to participate in sports without having to feel constricted
• Imagine being able to go swimming without fear of your period leaking once you get out of the water
• Imagine being able to wear a thong even during your period! (greatest benefit)

Downside:

• Hard to find as only PX stores or Rustans sell them
• One box of 8 is more expensive than 6 packs of Whisper pads

Here are the different tampons Ive seen sold here and that Ive tried:

TAMPAX are the most expensive of the lot but work best for me. Even their regular ones beat the supers of the other brands. Plus its environment friendly using cardboard applicators.

PLAYTEX are 50% more cheaper than TAMPAX but are also 50% less absorbent. Perfect for lighter flows. Not environment friendly as its applicator is made of plastic.

OB TAMPONS…..umm…..umm….I still have the ones I got for free at a badminton tournament (it was included in the freebies) stashed at a drawer somewhere. It has no applicator plus its too small for comfort (well personally - its size makes me doubt its effectivity).

So for all ladies out there….go out and try it. Dont worry about TSS. Get yourself educated to make your worries disappear and start getting comfortable about having your period every month. Pads are so last season. Tampons rock!

(C)

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