Tampons!
Where are my female readers, get in here. Let’s talk about tampons.
I remember when I used to say I’m not a fan of of tampons. In fact, I was among the anti-tampon squad but curiosity wouldn’t let me be great. In addition, going commando on most days made me realize I’d appreciate tampon more.
The first time I tried using it, I could not sleep. I felt like I had blocked my breathing system. It was as if someone had decided to pull out all my intestines in one night.
Creepy, yeah? Very!
And did I remove it? No. I am just too stubborn even for my own good!?♀️ I just wanted to know what it feels like. In the morning, I realize I did not insert it properly, so I tried again…hahahaha, fancy you thinking I would give up. No I don’t. Besides, the joy of sleeping naked is next to none.
I have worn pads for the longest part of my years, so I guess it’s easy for me to weigh the pros of using a tampon.
1. Size
Very small minute something yet very effective. It can easily fit into any size of bag or purse without being detected. You’d only think I’m holding a stick sweet or not even holding anything at all. This however doesn’t mean I’m ashamed of my periods.
2. No Wet Sensation
When I was using pads, I most time get nudged to switch when I start feeling that wet sensation and it can really be so annoying especially when I’m in a public event. But with a tampon, I easily feel the need to change without unnecessarily dripping wet or concerned about menstrual blood sitting in my underwear for too long.
3. Freedom of Movement.
This reminds me of those younger days when I try to save my pocket money and go for these cheaper pads. I always feel like I’m wearing a diaper! Even from my movement you can tell that I’m wearing a bullet proof in between my legs. Yeah it’s that bad. But with tampon, you won’t even feel like you are on your period. Life remain the same and even more better.
4. Swimming in Your Tampons
Where are my pool lovers! Tampons afford you the freedom to take a dive into the pool even when you are on your period because it is worn inside the body unlike pads that are worn outside the body. You do not even want to take such chances and embarrass your generation… that’s a joke.
5. Heavy Flow
Tampons helps hold in a good quantity of blood and it’s so easy to discard and insert another. Well, Always Pad has improved a great deal but I’m still not sure how it can hold such amount of blood without getting the user all stained hence tampons it is for me.
Whether pads or tampons, both have its advantages and disadvantages. But for the purpose of this post, I have decided to form a holy alliance with The Almighty Tampon. Maybe I would form a bond with pads in future posts ?
So what do you think darlings, pad or tampons? What’s your biggest fear of using tampons? Do you think pads should stay winning and tampons should be discouraged? Share your thoughts…
P.S: Using a Tampon will not disvirgin you! There are already holes in the hymen of teen girls to let menstrual blood flow through them; a tampon’s insertion won’t clear the whole thing away like a cobweb.
All images from Giphy.
Quite an interesting read! I’ve never tried tampons before nonetheless I think I’ll forever be a #teamAlways because I’m not one to like the idea of inserting something into my body. . .it’s always scary (that’s why I will never understand the family planning style where people insert something inside the vagina) and number two, I’m pretty comfortable with always blue. I dislike the pink. . . and being someone that menstruates a week with heavy flow, I don’t think I’m up for inserting and removing thrice a day!
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Ahahahahaha, you can use tampons 4-8 hours per day though ? And we have super flow for tampons too ? Try it once and you’d be a holy disciple ?
your thoughts are my thoughts exactly! Inserting things into my body is creepy and scary…
Always is just good for me…
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Ahahahaha, you and Ibukun are just soul sisters ?
you gorrit! baby!!
Pls which planet are my from? This is totally alien to me, Tampons??? Assignment for me, I need to get to work. Thanks for this new knowledge Debbie
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Wow, are you serious? ??? Please get to work ??
Another tampon lover like me! I was frankly starting to feel like an odd individual. I absolutely hate the feeling of swimming in my blood whenever I use pads. I hate pads. They make me feel like I’m wearing a diaper, and I hate that yucky squishy sensation. Pads are like”yo b, you know I’m here. That’s right. Bleed on me” and that’s honestly terrible lmaooo so the day I discovered tampons I was so happy! I don’t know about the swimming because no matter what I don’t feel comfortable entering a pool on a period lool, but tampons are your best friend! That is if you’re comfortable with them and figure them out. Inserting the wrong way just leads to pain. Nice post!
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Oh dear Amaka, your description about pad is just everything!
The day I discovered tampons, it’s been goodbye pad ? And yes, when you don’t insert well, it can be really painful. I guess that was what happened to me the first time
It’s pad all the way for me o. Reading this has made me curious about tampons again. Never did figure out how tampons are used and yes, I’ve always been of the opinion that tampons can cause the virginity to be lost. Perhaps you can share instructions of use.
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No not all darling. Really, tampons are life savers compare to the attention that comes with pads.
It has a rope at the end that makes it easy to remove. It’s so minute you’d hardly feel you’ve used anything at all. It’s like thick cotton. So trust me, it can’t cause virginity loss at all? I once thought so too
Tampons all the way! Since I discovered it, the comfort ?. I hate to see blood, I hate the way it smells, I hate the discomfort and irritation pad gives me. With tampons, I forget that m menstruating and I get to chase when I want to pee. The best thing that has happened to my VJJ
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Ah, that is just the most blissful part of it! When you have to pee!!! ??? Zero stress!
I don’t understand why the WordPress app won’t let me comment directly to your posts. Anyway, reading this made me suck in my belly because I was imagining myself actually using a tampon! Perhaps the novelty of it all makes me shiver and decide to just go with pad instead. I agree pads can be uncomfortable at times, but I am used to it already to complain.
Turht is, I have never even seen a tampon before. Now, I’m curious…
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It’s the domain ish dear. Except you open the full post, I would try and work on that, thanks dear.
I can imagine trying how it can be trying out what you are not used to. But once you try it, it can become addictive ?
It’s weird asking someone to show you how to insert a tampon, that’s the problem in my case. I’m curious enough to want to try it out, but how. And lately i just learnt about menstrual cups. Life
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I could have added how to pictures but so worried about graphics image that may get to others ?? You could google search that, lov. There are some pictures on google that shows step by step ways of using it.
Menstrual cups?! I’m just hearing about this ?? Lemme go and learn. Thanks for telling me about it
The lady’s life. I’m scared google might scar my mind. Oh well, I’ll be headed there. This must be learnt.
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Yes, it must be learnt!
chai! Oluchee which one is menstrual cups again…Interesting something!!
See, i’m not even that backward as I thought. It’s not even a new thing sef
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I just googled it o…Diva cup ??? Chai, I need to try it out soonest ??
This means my backwardness regarding these things is on anoda level… Lool!
Lol.. really interesting.. especially since I have the exact same post planned
From what you and Salmah have said about tampons it has a whole lot of benefits over pads. But the fear that was instilled in me after I heard a girl forgot her tampons in her body and it festered. Then I’m afraid I put it inside and the thing will just disappear and I won’t see it again. But oh well may be one day I’ll try it.
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Please do try. Not sure I heard the story about the girl but I doubt one can ever forget considering the fact that the pull out rope will keep dangling in between your thighs is enough for you to remember it’s time to remove it.
What? Tampons is a no no for me. The mere taught of inserting it is creeping me out talk more of leaving it there for hours….please I will stick with pads anytime! ?
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When next I visit you, I’d drug you and insert it ????
Just kill me already ??
I’m too weirded out to try it. I’ve heard way too many horror stories about tampons and I’m thoroughly satisfied with Always. The new purple brand they released is great.
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Oh there’s a new brand, ? but no I’m not interested. No more VJ irritation…so I’d just stick to my tampon ?
Let me come and be going ?????? nice post sha
I’ll recommend the tampoo thing for my babes and sisters
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?? Thanks Akin
Well.. I have tried a tampon before.. It was weird and a long time ago so I barely remember how it felt, plus I was uncomfortable as I felt it might go so in that I won’t be able to remove it.
You have boosted my courage ?
When next I get a tampon, I shall use it and be unafraid.
Loved the post.
Ha! But I don’t want it to enter my bum bum o.
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Ahahahahaha, it shall not enter your bum bum darling. Glad you are willing to try again.
Pads all day for me.I am really afraid of tampoons,Inserting is just weird for me
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Ahaha, I know the first initial weird feeling but once you try it, you’d realize it’s a piece of cake ?
Hahaa.A piece of cake .I will try one day when am ready,
do not be scared to try new things???? much respect to ladies anyways
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You can say that again. Thanks Tony ?
As for me, I have never seen a tampoon before…. Am curious about it too… On the other side, I hate the feeling of inserting anything into my body… It scares me.. Miss Debs, maybe you can help me out
About the menstrual cup…. Lemme just go to Mr google
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Hi darling, there’s really nothing to be scared about. I’d send you a picture of what it looks like on Whatsapp. It’s really tiny, you may not even know there’s anything in you.