Pads vs. Tampons

It's the debate that begins the moment you get your period: pads or tampons? We all make a choice (unless the choice is made for you - thanks septate hymen) based on personal preference, what's currently in stock at your house, your daily activities, etc. If you haven't made the choice - or are thinking of switching - I'm here to facilitate the debate because I've been an active user of both.

First up, #TeamPad. 

#TeamPad 

                       Pros                                                     Cons
- You don't have to stick anything up your vagina.       - Wet diaper feeling.
- Easier to tell when it's time for a change.                       - If you leak, clothes will be ruined
- Reeeally easy to use.                                                                   - Leaking means having to clean up your                                    - Compact                                                                                              entire crotch.
                                                                                                                  - Wrappers make loud noises in public                                                                                                                                                              bathrooms.
                                                                                                                  - Can't flush them.
                                                                                                                   - Can't sit how you want with one on.

Verdict: Pads are great if you're just getting used to having Aunt Flo visit. They're really easy to use, too! However, getting used to having a wad of cotton in between your legs is a little strange not to mention that it constantly feels like you wet your pants. I recommend Always pads or something with wings or you'll be faced to buy new underwear every month. Get free samples and coupons for Always pads here!

Next up, #TeamTampon.
                                           

#TeamTampon

                        Pros                                                     Cons

- Once in, you can run, jump, swim, cartwheel, etc.                 - You have to stick something in your                                   -You always feel dry!                                                                             vagina.

- Flushable - no more looking for a trash bin!                             - You'll need a lot of different sizes                                                                                                                                                                      depending on your flow that day.

                                                                                                                            - A little more difficult to know when it's                                                                                                                                                           time to change...

                                                                                                                          - Pantiliners aren't always reliable for                                                                                                                                                                  backup if your tampon does leak.

Verdict: Tampons are f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c!!! The cons might outweigh the pros here, but I mean, come on, did you expect anything involving periods to have a lot of pros?! I keep a lot of each size on hand because I found that I prefer different sizes on different days. I highly recommend Tampax Pearl tampons because they are super easy to use! Whatever you use, I would stay away from cardboard applicators because those don't insert pleasantly...Tampax Pearl luckily has these thin plastic applicators so you don't have to worry about that! Click here for free samples and coupons!

The Winner: TAMPONS!!!!! Being a girl means getting a period so you might as well make that week once a month as easy and dry as possible and both of those things can be accomplished if you use tampons! I swear, they almost make you feel as though you're not menstruating!