Tampax Tampons

I have been a user of Tampax’s applicator tampons for a long time. I have a light flow, so this review is for the Regular tampons.

I prefer tampons with applicators because I find them easier to use, but they are not always the easiest to find. I have stuck with Tampax because they are affordable, and nearly everywhere stocks them. Tampax’s Regular packs come in cardboard boxes of 20. The Regular comes in a blue and yellow branded box, with the tampons wrapped in individual yellow plastic wrappers, so you know what strength they are when they are out of the box. Each pack comes with instructions for beginners on how to use and insert tampons, as well as warning advice regarding Toxic Shock Syndrome.

The tampons themselves are cotton, and the applicator and tube are both made of cardboard. In the past I have found these tampons slightly difficult to get started as the cardboard tubes have a tendency to stick together. I have found the best way to avoid this is to give the applicator tube a little twist, and then just a tiny push, so the tampon breaks slightly through the spokes on the top of the cardboard tube, before I begin insertion. After I do that, I have no problems with the applicator tube sticking, and I can easily push the applicator tube all the way inside the tampon tube.

The tampons are comfortable once inserted. The absorbency of these tampons is good. I have never had any problems with leakage while wearing these. They are easy to remove. Altogether an easy and convenient option if you are after applicator tampons.

These are really good tanpax with the applicator. Good for general periods. They are more expensive then no applicator tanpons. I think these are great for first time users to get into the swing of things. It’s feels so much cleaner using the applicator too. Would use again old school and reliable

These were my favourite applicator tampons for years and years!! However, as I got older, the cardboard started to too easily bend a bit and catch me on the way up if I wasn't super careful. Ouchie! So I have had to change to the plastic type. Another brand. But I just saw, when I searched Tampax on here, that they do a plastic version too, called 'pearly'? So I may well give them a go. I can only use tampons on heaviest days now I am older, too hard to insert or pull out otherwise. I will always prefer to use applicator tampons, even though I wish the waste could be less, as it is much more hygienic, especially if you're on the go!!! I will never use a non applicator tampon for this reason.