8 Reasons I Don't Use Tampons

I haven't used tampons for several years, and I have no plans of going back. Today I wanted to share some of the reasons for that. Enjoy.
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[@KatGlos]

I'm 27 and I've never used a tampon.

[@annafarbenfroh5865]

Kat why not?

[@beauvvv9955]

i get that

[@jewel8959]

i’m 13 and i used one on my first ever period. it was easier than i thought

[@angele4091]

Jewel MeChell I used one at my 3 or 4 period,

[@sweetmelody2673]

same expect i’m not 24, it seems uncomfortable plus i like pads

[@trishawhitehead4017]

I use reusable pads and my diva cup... Until it fell in the toilet. 🤦🏼‍♀️ So... Reusable pads and organic tampons until I buy the cup again. 🤣🤣

[@campirebat]

I use a Lunette cup and also a thin pad as backup on heavy days, just to catch the occasional drop that might come down. The cup is so much more comfortable than tampons once you get used to inserting it. And it lasts so long!

[@TiffanyLeavitt0607]

I LOVE my cup!! i will be teaching my daughter to use it when then time comes too!!

[@miriam8208]

This year i used for the first time a tampon. And i’m 22. I always was a pad type of girl. Also during quarantine I discovered the menstrual cup. It is so fascinating and scary at the first time. Now I’ve ordered it online, can’t wait to try it. Reusable pads don’t seem a good choice for me, the cup seems easier.

[@phumlashongwe]

How did it go. I bought mine about a year ago and I still haven't mastered the courage to try it😢😢

[@fluttershyamy]

Same here

[@shaylin3515]

I’ve been using the cup for 6 years now and I still love it to this day! I started with the Diva Cup and struggled with it for over a year. I was was thoroughly disappointed as no matter what I did it would always leak. BUT then I tried the Blossom Cup and have been using it ever since without a single problem. My advice is if you’re struggling to use a cup, try a totally different style and size

[@valeriewalsh4900]

Changing to a menstrual cup was the best decision I’ve ever made!!!! I think the “pulling out the dry tampon” is the thing that pushed me to switch. I can’t think of a worse feeling 😂 I have a question! I’m thinking super far ahead here but I think about when and if I have a daughter in the future would you recommend using a menstrual cup as the first thing when she starts her period or it would freak her out & deter her from ever using them ever again?

[@FemmeHead]

If I have a daughter I'll probably get her one for her like 'period kit' but I'll definitely be getting her some period underwear to start with. Trying to remember back just getting your period is a bit overwhelming at first but after the first few you're ready to try different products.

[@seltzermint5]

Gonna be honest, I've tried 3 different cups and do not like them. I have given it many tries for some of the same reasons you name in this video (primarily environmental). I am a lot older, so I've been using tampons for about 25 years now (used them since very young when I first started menstruating). I find it hard to imagine ever totally switching to something else. I will say I *could* use the current reusable silicone cups if I needed to for some reason, and would not say the same for the disposable "Instead" cups from 15 years ago, yuck, those hurt! My biggest complaint with cups is they either seem to feel a bit uncomfortable when my flow is light or can shift when my flow is heavy, eh, just not for me I guess. Glad they were invented & continue to evolve though!

[@FemmeHead]

Thanks for sharing your experience! One thing that surprised me with cups is that there is a noticeable difference between the different brands. Before I would have just told you that they were basically all the same. But just like how some swear by their reusable pads, and I didn't like them, I would say that it's great to have multiple options when it comes to period products because what works for you might not work for every other person out there.

[@seltzermint5]

Thanks Victoria! it's interesting that you mentioned reusable pads because I do use (and love) mine. Totally true, it's nice to have a wide variety of options so we can all find what works out best for us!

[@pinks1811]

Did you ever sleep overnight with a tampon?

[@pragyanarayanan6647]

@@pinks1811 no you shouldnt unless ur sleep time is less than 7 or 8 hours u shud not wear a tampon for more than 8 hrs which includes sleeping ...as it can increase the risk of toxic shock syndrome

[@milikoshki]

I was using a menstrual cup for years for cost and sustainability, but I became more and more irritated with having something inside me, and it seemed like it was causing cramps (maybe user error, idk, but I also got that from tampons). I switched to period underwear (specifically Femtis) and so far they are wonderful and not at all diaper-y like I anticipated. It's really nice to not have to deal with a full cup first thing in the morning.

[@theqveenbe]

I never liked tampons. I was always a pad kinda girl. But when I switched to a cup almost 3 years ago the game changed. I still use pantyliners (organic clean ones) for when I'm spotting till I can justify buying period panties lol but that's the next step for me

[@Kharizmah]

I know your comment was a year ago, how was it switching from pad to period cup? Did it feel awkward?

[@SariHei]

I have used a Lunette cup for ten years. Or I started ten years ago, I’ve had three kids in the ten years. I would never go back. After childbirths I have had to use pads and twice in the ten years I have had to use a tampon when I didn’t have my cup with me at work and I hate using anything but my cup.

[@SkogsbergsAnna]

I use Lunette cup and it worked from the first dag, never likes tampons, they dry me out and were difficult to insert.

[@Vayriee]

I started having my period when I was grade 4 I was 11 that time and when I asked my mom to buy me a pads but she said don't use pads or tampons because it cause a cancer.

[@user-my8qj]

MISS HISTORIA wtff?🤨what did u use then??

[@deen_771]

@@user-my8qj cup

[@shelbybiel2587]

I love my Lunette Cup. A total game changer for my period. I pair it with thinx underwear. I have see something called a soft cup floating around on social media and would be interested in giving those a try.

[@jordanbowker97]

Not tampon related but period related, but, have you thought about trying the new Knix period underwear, they advertise that they hold 2 tampons of blood. I know in a video you made a little while ago you said you wished that Knix made underwear for periods themselves, so I didn't know if you were thinking about trying them.

[@biba1baba2buba3]

I just visited their site and I found out why most companies still use skinnier models and photoshop to hide skin imperfections - so it doesn't distract from the product. Damn, I couldn't even get a feel how this would look on me, how it looks unstretched. Sorry but the plus-size models are just the worst.

[@jackiekegler1842]

I use a diva cup but want to try the Ruby Cup! I find the diva cup a little too big and firm to insert comfortably sometimes

[@TheRetroSunrise]

I use cotton thinx and a ruby cup medium, I have a light lunette, which is great for the beginning or mid-end of my period, as I have a flow that seems to change quickly. I also have a high set cervix and when you raved about the ruby and lunette, I knew they would be worth trying.

[@a.stapleton7746]

Love the message on your board. So true :-)

[@fluttershyamy]

Same here when I first started my period I used pads

[@elizabethlopez2044]

I think tampons works good for an emergency and easy to keep on your pocket and then at night use a night pad

[@denyshadials5702]

Reusable discs for the win 🏆

[@babybluebabyblue]

i found the staircase so disturbing i think it's obvious that he's guilty and such a manipulative person ... idk so freaking creepy . i have a menstrual cup and i love it but i would like to try something more gentle i have my eye on the sponges, how was your experience like with them ?

[@blankspace7013]

Aren't reusable menstrual cup associated with a higher risk of TSS than tampons? I thought that's what the newest study showed

[@mariealayne7223]

putacupinit.com/do-menstrual-cups-cause-tss/

[@blankspace7013]

@@mariealayne7223 the article you linked is very vague and misleading, here's a summary of the study sciblogs.co.nz/infectious-thoughts/2018/04/25/menstrual-cups-tampons-toxic-shock/ Yes in vitro studies aren't the best, and a lot more studies need to be done to make a conclusive judgement, but there is a correlation between reusable menstrual cups and TSS. They aren't inherently "safer" than tampons and might be worse. Anyway I'm not against them, I've even been thinking of switching to menstrual cups but I think people should be aware of the potential risks and not be misled into thinking that they are 100%safe and just better than tampons all around

[@karinaengelhardt3224]

One thing I will mention I had a plumber fix my plumbing and he got frustrated because he found a tampon clogging up the plumbing I live in an apt so knowing I don't use those it wasn't me must have been a neighbor but yea tampons do not go into the toilet lol

[@NaitsyMarie1]

What would you recomend for a girl who just got her period?

[@magspies]

NaitsyMarie1 there are lots of videos on TY (Precious Stars has good ones) about measuring yourself for a cup to find the right size - as one size does NOT fit all. If that's off putting to her, then maybe she's not ready for a cup/or that's not for her...so there are lots of fantastic 'beginner cloth pad' videos, even how to use them when in school that she can watch. It can be super fun picking out pretty pads. There is not 'studies' showing an increased risk of TSS with cups - there is one. And that was lab only conditions. And that was shown to be due to neglectful cleaning. If someone is particularly concerned about that and wants to use a cup, then get two and rotate, fully sanitising each one after use during their period.

[@biba1baba2buba3]

First period I had I used tampons because we were on a boat (summer vacation, lots of swimming) for the whole time. After that, I used pads or tampons, didn't really matter to me that much but I hated how often you had to change tampons. Now I use a menstrual cup. I have a silicone one and now switching to thermoplastic because it's supposed to be safer in regards to TSS.

[@kimberlyrachels3566]

Just started the Tampax cup

[@Nerinelieske]

I don't like pads. Used tampons most my life. Only now discovered the menstrual disk and could get that here. Unfortunately can't get cups here yet. Planning on ordering one online. What would be your suggested one for someone who cannot just buy one and get it quickly (I am in Africa). I really want to go green.

[@suzanneroelofse5970]

Where in Africa are you? I'm in South Africa and they are widely available here. Would it not be possible to order one online from here? (Both Takealot and Faithful to nature stock them) Try online, you'll be amazed what you can get. If we happen to be in the same country, try Wellness Warehouse. I got a Micup for around R250 and it works just fine. I've calculated that it will pay for itself in under 6 months.

[@Nerinelieske]

@@suzanneroelofse5970 I am in Namibia. I am definitely going to look into these. When I Googled, only overseas sites came up. You've made my day. Thank you! 😁

[@daijaalford3016]

I love pads I’m not sticking a cotton thing in my vagina

[@daijaalford3016]

I don’t like tampons it’s weird:(

[@xEM0valentine]

I am struggling in making the switch from tampons to a menstrual cup because the menstrual cup I am using (Lunette size 1, which is smaller) and every time I wear the Lunette I can’t use the bathroom to pee. TMI! Do you or anyone have any suggestions on why this is happening? I’ve tried flipping the menstrual cup inside out, and moving it in different directions, lowering it, etc. when I lowered it until I could pee freely, it definitely felt like it was going to slide out. Any suggestions would be appreciated because I don’t want to wear tampons or pads ever again!

[@anuroigas942]

I want to use a diva cup sooooo bad but im 12 and i cant bc of my age

[@zakiyarobinson6155]

I wish she would have just went into the reasons why not to use them. !!!

[@Sweetxcream]

Where did you get your desk

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I got the main part secondhand off of craigslist ($25) and then bought the legs ($30) to tweak it to the style I wanted. All the desks I wanted that looked like this were several hundred dollars.

[@Emmalifey]

Am kinda a pad girl nothing else

[@HomemakerDaze]

Damn you're so pretty

[@novalandinc.1345]

You are beautiful. Crushing on you..