Tampax Tampons

I love applicator tampon but these age so big and bolky. You cant discreetly grab one and head for the bathroom because they are huge. The paper wrapping is a pain too, makes binning them tricky. But the actual tampon is fine, does the job.

...as I have hit menopause. However these were my most trusted brand of tampon. I like them because the applicator makes them easy to use and Tampax is a well known and trusted brand.

These are affordable and they do protect you when you need it.

I would recommend these to anyone who wants good protection for a good price.

I started using these within the first year of getting my period, I decided to try these ones as i had used plastic applicators but didn't like the fact that plastic was getting wasted as they're single use so i decided to try cardboard. The cardboard applicators were as easy as plastic to use and i never had any issues , i personally don't like the tampon in these which is my only issue. I cant explain why i don't like it i just feel like they're different to usual.

Ive only ever used the regular tampax tampons and i like them and think they're great for a beginner and the absorbency is pretty good but i no longer buy these as i prefer no applicator.

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.

The applicator took little to get use to compared to other brands but the tampon itself is great no leakage at all.

These used to be my tampons of choice before other brands started making applicator tampons (e.g. Libra, U). I liked them at first and found them easy to use and reasonably anti-leak. Now, however, I feel as though they leak quite a bit and don't seem to be very soft once expanded so removal can be a bit painful. I'm not sure any tampon could be 'anti'-leak', but feel other brands offer more confidence when it comes to leaks. I also don't really like the cartridge very much and find the cardboard can be a bit slippery to hold on to when compared to the plastic applicators of other brands, making it difficult to get the tampon in the right place. I also had a bad experience once where the whole box of tampax tampons I bought were 'cut' lengthways down the middle so once they were inserted and you attempted to pull them out the string came away leaving the tampon inside - I'm sure this was a once-off and I did notify Tampax, but it really shook my confidence with this brand. When I'm buying something that goes inside my body, I like to be certain I can get it out again! In all honesty, I much prefer other brands of applicator tampons.

The tampons was great but I hated the cardboard! I had trouble but once in it was good. I much prefer other brands of applicator tampons.

In my view these are rather average in comparison to other tampons, such as carefree.

I used these as a teenager - they did the job well then but after trying others these don't seem as comfortable and absorbent. The packaging is very dated, and much prefer other brands! Would not repurchase.

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.

Tampax's applicator tampons were the first tampons I used when my period started as a teenager. My mother purchased them for me and as a beginner I found them easy to insert when I was just getting used to the idea. From what I remember the applicator was quite long so it was a bit awkward to use and unlike non-applicator types they're pretty bulky to carry around.

I found them fairly comfortable to wear and they did the job but I wouldn't purchase this particular type again. I would purchase them for younger girls just getting used to the idea.