Best tampons

The desire to choose the best tampons for heavy or minor periods is quite understandable: every girl, woman wants to be sure of the protection of linen from the leakage of biological fluids. It's just that new brands of products are increasingly appearing on the market, the degrees of absorbency have several gradations at once, and it is becoming more and more difficult to understand which products are worth using. A detailed rating will help you figure out how to choose tampons based on the degree of bleeding and other factors.

The abundance of brands is a serious problem for women and girls who want to buy tampons for themselves or their daughter, mother, girlfriend. The best tampons are not necessarily made by large firms or well-known corporations. Among the options presented on the Russian market, some brands can be distinguished.

1. Tampax... Produced under the world famous Procter & Gamble brand. The company is considered the oldest among the manufacturers of tampons, best known for the manufacture of products with an applicator.
2. O. B... A Johnson & Johnson product sold in dozens of countries around the world. There are 3 product lines, products with an applicator are more difficult to find than those without applicators.
3. Kotex... The brand belongs to the American concern Cymberly-Clark & ​​Co. The manufacturer produces several lines of products, taking into account the varying degrees of activity of women - for sports, dancing, visiting the pool, as well as teenagers. Tampons are noticeably smaller than others in size, made of compressed cellulose with a special moisture-absorbing material.
4. Masmi... Spanish manufacturer of feminine hygiene products. The products are environmentally friendly, biodegradable materials are used. Tampons are made without viscose fibers, strictly from biodegradable cotton.
5. Joy Division. German manufacturer of disposable foam tampons. They are aimed at an adult audience and are sold in specialized sex shops. Used for periods of physical activity during menstruation - from sports to sex.
6. Bella... Tampons from this Eastern European manufacturer are affordable and of good quality. Official manufacturer - Polish company TZMO S. A.
7. La Fresh. Branded tampons of the "Magnet" brand. Produced in Belgium and Germany by Ontex BVBA. In terms of quality, they are quite capable of competing with other brands.
8. "Every day"... Branded tampons produced by Auchan. Affordable cost is the main advantage, there is a wide range of sizes.

Also in Russia there are tampons from other manufacturers. For example, the brands Anna and Nataly have been represented in the budget segment for many years. Russian Ola also produces hygiene products in this class, but they are not available in all stores. In the middle and high price segment, there are Ellen, Natracare products.

Tampon rating is a very subjective concept. You can focus on the top of the most popular products in terms of sales volume or on real efficiency, on the popularity of the manufacturer. That is why it is better to make choices in separate categories.

• The best tampons for sports. Worth noting is the Ellen Sport Tampon with a 2-drop absorbency, especially for swimmers. Swiss-made products have a completely natural composition.

• Teenage Mini. Here, the title of the best product certainly deserves O. B. The ProComfort Mini line includes packs of 8 and 16 units. Special spiral grooves and Silk Touch coating provide comfort during insertion, guarantee good absorption of secretions. Stylish packaging design can be called a separate and quite significant advantage.

• The most environmentally friendly. In this category, the leading products of the Spanish brand Masmi called Natural Cotton Regular. All-natural cotton hygiene products are very popular in Europe.

• For profuse discharge... The so-called "night" versions of hygiene products are considered the most reliable for problems with the flow of secretions during sleep. Here the leader can be called Extra Defense Super + Comfort from O. B. Tampons are able to absorb moisture for 8 hours, have patented protective wings that prevent leakage.

• Tampons with an applicator. There are 2 brands among the leaders at once. It is worth paying attention to Kotex Normal with a special low-traumatic applicator, streamlined tip, individual packaging. Tampax Compak Pearl is another innovative development.

• Foam... The leader in this segment is Freedom Normal, a heart-shaped, foam-free, no-applicator tampon. It is positioned as a universal product that helps to have sex, sports, lead an active lifestyle during menstruation.

• For allergy sufferers... The Italian brand Organyc produces high-quality non-applicator tampons made from natural cotton, which are bleached not with chlorine, but with hydrogen peroxide. In this case, the occurrence of allergic reactions is excluded, but in terms of absorption intensity, natural fibers are inferior to artificial ones.

• For normal discharge (3 drops). Here you can pay attention to the products of budget brands - Ola, La Fresh, offering an optimal ratio of cost and quality of goods. Non-applicator products are placed in convenient individual packaging.

• Super for medium intensity discharge (4 drops). Here Kotex Active can be distinguished with multidirectional grooves. The product is suitable for girls and women who lead an active life. The tampons provide an antibacterial effect, with a special protective block and a silky Silky Cover for easy insertion at any angle.

Choosing the right tampons to use during menstruation is especially difficult for those who purchase these hygiene items for the first time. There is a basic set of criteria to consider. There are important points to pay attention to before buying.

1. Dimensions (edit)... They are selected based on the characteristics of the body structure, the age category of users. For young girls, it is recommended to use only Mini-options. They are also used in cases where the discharge is very scarce. In the case of normal volumes of menstrual fluid, Super tampons are used in the first 3 days of the female cycle, and then they switch to Normal.
2. Manufacturing materials. Products made from natural cotton are considered the most environmentally friendly and safe. But most manufacturers use synthetic materials or cellucotton wool made from cellulose. The capsule shell with absorbent fibers can be coated with rayon. Recently emerged foam tampons have a special foam structure and impregnation that retains moisture inside.
3. The intensity of moisture absorption. The higher it is, the less risk of leakage. Gynecologists advise to purchase tampons, in which the absorption intensity is at the lowest possible level. Super Plus products can only be used with really heavy periods or at night.
4. Ease of use. The applicator makes the use of the tampon a more hygienic process, especially outside the home - when traveling or traveling. But most women prefer to use hygiene products that are simply inserted with their fingers. It is indicated that the applicator causes severe discomfort, can provoke vaginal injuries.
5. Additional options for protection against leaks. For example, some manufacturers use special zones with intensive moisture absorption, spiral or longitudinal grooves, and other elements. They help to reduce the risks of accidental leakage.
6. Package design. You need to look not at the box, but at the shell of the hygiene item itself. Many girls and women choose not to advertise the course of their menstrual cycle. Manufacturers take this into account by offering packaging designs that can divert attention from the purpose of an item in a handbag. These are the ones that are easy to take with you on a trip or to work, put in your pocket when you visit the hygiene room.
7. Price... Eco and hypoallergenic products have an average cost of 350 to 700 rubles. Regular applicator and classic tampons cost 100-200 rubles for 16 pieces. Special items for sports activities cost from 1000 rubles.

Buying hygiene items is a task that most girls and women have to solve on a monthly basis. That is why great attention is paid to the quality of products, the level of their comfort in use.