Used from puberty to menopause , the intimate tampon accompanies a woman for practically her entire life. They can be ultra-thin, dry or smooth, internal or external. The types are varied and the choice is up to the woman and her needs, who need to know which is the best for her use.
As well as several products, intimate pads increasingly meet women’s needs. However, with so many varieties, it is often difficult to choose the right type.
Regardless, the change of the absorbent must be done, at least, every 4 hours, in addition to the hygiene of the intimate region that must be carried out constantly. Reading the guidelines that the product brings is also important so that unwanted reactions do not occur.
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Absorbents with dry cover
Absorbents of this type tend to dry out and warm the intimate area. Their contact with the skin can also cause blisters and diaper rash.
The plastic covering the product can cause a false feeling of cleanliness, due to bleeding passing through the holes and concentrating on the bottom. Because of this effect, many women end up taking longer to switch to a new one, causing the reactions mentioned.
Absorbents with soft cover
If there is irritation of the skin while using the absorbent, opt for those with soft covers. Made of cotton or cellulose, they are more natural and less damaging to the skin.
However, mild types are not indicated for women with intense flow, as its absorption is not as effective as that of dry texture.
Basic or night
The difference between them is size and absorption. While the basic is smaller, the nocturnal has a larger size that also causes greater absorption.
Although called nocturnal, these absorbents, used mainly at night, often also become a good option for the day, in women with great flow.
With or without tabs
With flaps, without flaps, internal or external. Tabbed pads provide added security. The flaps present in them stick to the fabric of the panties, but they can cause irritation and allergic reactions in the groin.
Those without the item are indicated for women who feel discomfort when using types with flaps, however their fixation is not total equal to the absorbent that contains the side stickers.
Ultrathin and internal absorbent
Ultrathin pads are usually used at the beginning or end of the menstrual cycle, when the flow is less. They are also used in daily life, but this practice is not recommended, as it can dry out the vaginal area and cause the accumulation of fungi and bacteria.
While tampons receive menstrual flow only when it leaves the body, tampons are inserted into the vagina and receive menstruation from there. Its size should be measured by the amount of menstrual flow.
Both are often used to avoid marking clothes and tampons to frequent places such as swimming pools and beaches.
Intimate hygiene
In the period of the menstrual cycle, hygiene in the intimate region must be more constant than in other days. Due to the absorbent and the constant flow, the vaginal area must be washed more than once a day, during the entire change of absorbent. If there is not a good cleaning, bacteria and fungi can settle in the place and cause illness.
With the right absorbent and up-to-date hygiene, health problems and discomfort can be avoided. Conducting a periodic visit to the gynecologist is another recommendation for women, to answer questions about the use of this product.
