Understanding Kotex tampons

Kotex tampons - with and without an applicator, "Normal", "Mini", "Super", are popular not only in Russia, but also in other countries of the world. Bright design, modern packaging, long-term and reliable protection - the review of the reviews reveals a lot of advantages of the company's products. But quite often young girls and adult women have questions about how to choose the appropriate degree of protection, use tampons. It is worth understanding these points in more detail.

Hygienic products under the Kotex brand first appeared on the market at the beginning of the 20th century, but the Kimberly-Clark & ​​Co company itself appeared in the second half of the 19th century. At first, a firm from Wisconsin in the United States specialized in the production of paper for the printing industry. Then a technological breakthrough occurred in the world, they learned to make cotton wool or cellucottone from cellulose. She was immediately sent to the needs of the fronts of the First World War, where doctors were experiencing an obvious shortage of bandages.

With the onset of peacetime, cellucottone began to be used in the production of feminine hygiene products. The pads were replaced by tampons, which made it possible to lead a more active lifestyle during menstruation. The composition of these products is strictly controlled, so it remains traditional for a long time. Today it includes cotton or cellulose fibers and rayon threads, which provide good absorbency. The superabsorbent provides intensive absorption.

The features of the tampons produced under the Kotex brand include the following factors.

1. Long shelf life. The packaging can be stored for up to 3 years.
2. A wide range of products.Women's and teenage tampons, for different intensity of discharge and degree of physical activity. Kotex takes into account all the needs of modern girls, offering products for all occasions.
3. Availability of models with and without an applicator. The only difference is in the technique of introduction. However, not every brand of feminine hygiene products has tampons with an applicator.
4. Hygienic packaging. Each tampon is placed in an individual capsule, isolated from moisture, dirt and dust. Until the moment of opening, the product is sterile, which makes it safer for women's health.
5. Comfortable long laces. They are easy to find and pull out, the surface does not slip out of your hands.
6. High compaction density. Tampons may seem firmer and tighter at first, but this gives them a size advantage. There is less discomfort during installation.
7. Special shape with deep grooves. It allows you to take in a significant amount of liquid. In this case, the tampon itself turns out to be more anatomical, convenient in installation.
8. Zone with accelerated absorption. It is marked in blue. Tampons with such a block absorb moisture faster on contact with it.
9. Stylish recognizable design. The package for 8 tampons is convenient for use outside the home, looks like a compact, almost square box made of thick cardboard. The larger option is suitable for home use.
10. Maximum availability. You can buy a pack of tampons both in pharmacy chains and in stores within walking distance from home, in large shopping malls.

In order to understand what Kotex tampons are, it is enough to study the current product range. The amount of discharge for which a particular product is designed is determined based on the image on the package. Kotex only has the sizes “Mini” (2 drops), “Normal” (3 drops) and “Super” (4). The number in the package can be 8 or 16 pieces, in some series there are also options for boxes for 24 tampons.

When choosing hygiene supplies for adolescent girls, you should give preference to the smallest sizes. Adult women should be careful too. In any case, you need to focus on the smallest suitable size. All Kotex tampons are available in 3 main lines.

A series of tampons designed for girls and women with an active lifestyle. The line includes packs of 8 and 16 tampons in the "Super" and "Normal" sizes. The features of the series include the presence of a blue strip made of ultra-absorbent material and longitudinal grooves located in different directions.

New for Kotex - a series of hygiene products with an applicator. In addition to the tampon itself, there is a tubular guide to facilitate correct insertion. The tip is ultra-smooth, made of special material, easy to slide. The base of the applicator is non-slip and provides easy insertion. Each tampon is individually wrapped in a hygienic package.

The most popular series of the brand. The tampons have a silky finish to facilitate insertion and reduce discomfort. It also uses a blue strip of ultra-absorbent material and has raised grooves on the surface to help absorb moisture. The tampons in the series are available in all 3 sizes - from Mini to Super. The packaging of each product is individual, bright, compact - it can be conveniently carried in a handbag or pocket.

There are general rules that apply to both tampons with applicators and conventional options.But there are also differences that have to be taken into account when introducing. Among the general recommendations are the following points.

1. The need to change the hygiene product every 4-5 hours. It is after such a period of time that the use becomes unsafe for the body. With abundant discharge, focus only on the individual filling of the tampon.
2. Use only sterile swabs. It is not recommended to introduce hygiene items into the body that have come into contact with something other than hands. There is a high likelihood of bacterial contamination.
3. Maintaining hygiene. Before the introduction of the tampon, a set of procedures must be performed. First, hands are thoroughly washed with soap. Then the external genital organs are rinsed with warm water. After that, you can start inserting the tampon.
4. Careful selection of the degree of absorbency. As the frequency of changing the tampon increases, it is necessary to switch to options with higher moisture absorption.

Correct use of tampons also needs to be learned. The simplest options - with an applicator, allow you to exclude traumatic contact of the fingers with the vaginal mucosa. In them, the hygienic absorbent is placed in a hollow, smooth tube with a rounded tip. The tampon does not come into contact with the external environment, therefore it remains sterile until it enters the body. The order of its installation in this case will be as follows.

1. Take a comfortable position. The body should be upright, you can sit or stand. To facilitate the insertion of a tampon, a bent leg lift or a sitting position on a bidet, toilet bowl is used.
2. Perform the necessary hygiene procedures. In the process of ablution, it is not recommended to use alkaline products that dry the skin. It is enough just to rinse the skin with warm clean water.
3. Unpack the swab. He gets rid of his individual shell. The applicator tube with the hygiene product inside should remain in the hands.
4. Insert the tampon into the vagina. To do this, the entire applicator is immersed in, it is more convenient to push the tube forward with the middle finger. Once it is in place, the applicator is gently removed, straighten the lace necessary to remove the tampon at the end of use.

If the application-free version is used, you will have to act a little differently. In this case, you will have to immerse the tampon with your hands. It is better to straighten the pull cord in advance so that it is easier to find it. Then, with one hand, the labia area is pushed apart, with the other, the hygiene item is immersed. It is important to achieve the correct installation: deep enough, not at the entrance to the vagina, not causing discomfort when moving.

Removing the tampon should also be done strictly according to the rules. It is strictly forbidden to touch the genital area with unwashed hands. In a public place, soap can be replaced with a sanitizer. Then you need to perform the following manipulations.

1. Take a half-sitting position, with legs wide apart. You can just squat down.
2. Find the lace that needs to stay outside. Grasp the tip firmly.
3. Pull the lace. It's important not to put in too much effort. With a tight stroke, the product is removed slowly and gradually. This is especially important if a girl or woman has a preserved hymen.
4. Remove the swab. After that, it can be replaced with a new one, having completed the necessary hygiene procedures.

Sometimes, during extraction, various incidents occur, which complicate the task. A torn lace or "stuck" hygiene product is not uncommon. It should be removed by a doctor. The sooner help is provided, the better.

Other application restrictions include:

• allergic reactions to the tampon material;
• violations in the structure of the genital organs;
• acute inflammatory processes, vaginal infections;
• chronic diseases of the genital area.

Contrary to popular misconception, tampons can be used when swimming in the sea and pool, visiting a solarium. In this case, there are no contraindications, moreover, the hygiene item serves as an additional protective barrier against the penetration of dangerous microorganisms into the uterine cavity.

Opinions about the peculiarities of using Kotex tampons can be called generally positive. Customers like the bright individual packaging of the hygiene item - it is convenient to carry it in a purse without fear of contamination. Offset opening also significantly reduces the preparation time of the tampon for installation. You just need to turn the top and bottom of the package in different directions. The tampons themselves are very miniature - after installation, according to most, they are not felt inside the body.

The most common complaints are related to the fact that hygiene products do not meet the declared absorbency level. This is especially noticeable in comparison with competing products, in which the focus is not on the miniature size, but on the ease of introduction and reliability of protection.

Customers agree that Kotex products have to be used together with pads due to the high risk of bleeding. And the "sleeve" of the hygienic product itself is so hard and dense that it causes discomfort during insertion.