. . .or the actual body part they're used for.
I've tried Tampax Tampons several times, and given them up in favour of the non applicator types.
I don't know if it's the applicator or my own 'inner angles' at fault, but the way they're shaped doesn't work for me. I find the applicators are unwieldy and odd. There is also the extra waste aspect, which seems unnecessary. I find that the tampons themselves are absorbent, but that they expand unevenly, allowing leaks to pop through, and making them uncomfortable to remove. They also seem to drop little bits of fluff where you don't want little bits of fluff left behind.
I also find these really indiscreet - they're much larger than the non-applicator types and much harder to quietly pop into pocket or handbag.
The packaging appears to not have changed in years, and - contrary to competitors - they don't seem particularly interested in innovation.
They're not completely unusable, they just are an absolute last resort for me. I would never buy them again, but if that's all there was available I would use one for the moment until I could access the type that suit me better.
After coming off non-applicator tampons as I was sick of having to get my hands involved and not finding it very hygienic or easy I decided to give these a go.
They aren't very discreet so I can't really just slip one into my hand when going off to the bathroom at work. I also don't like the cheapness of the cardboard applicator. It just makes it a little difficult to insert and makes it a bit harder to push up into the bit that releases the tampon.
The tampon itself is odd and fairly long and slim which could be quite intimidating to younger girls. They did what they were supposed to so I don't have any issues there but just can't get over the packaging. I will not repurchase.