10 Pros and Cons of Using Pads for Your Period ...

10 Pros and Cons of Using Pads for Your Period ...
By Melanie β€’ Oct 19, 2009 β€’ MD

Are you a girl that just got her period and you would like to know 10 pros and cons of using a pad for your period?

Are you terrified of using tampons because of TSS and you would like to know just how much you will be benefiting (or not benefitting) from those pads? Well, below, I am going to help you out by giving you 5 pros and 5 cons of using pads for your period…

First, I am going to share some person advice with you. I hate tampons simply because I do not like to have to wear the pantyliner. I mean, you might as well be wearing the pad if you have to wear a pantyliner as well. Besides, tampons have a tendency to leak and I absolutely HATE that.
Pros:
Pro #5
The pads are definitely reliable, as long as you put it on right.
Pro #4
Despite what you may have heard, pads can be comfortable. They make ultra thin pads that do not let leaks through.
Pro #3
They are easy to use and change. They do not take much time to put them on and they do not require having to touch down there and get blood on your hands. (ew).
Pro #2
There are many different brands to choose from. Many of those brands are high quality and are super absorbent.
Pro #1
I really like the fact that you do not have to worry about TSS when you wear a pad!
Are there any more pros that you can think of right now?
Const on the next page ...
Cons:
Con #5
You cannot wear them with swimsuits or while you are swimming. Do not even attempt to do so. You will only embarrass yourself.
Con #4
The pads have a tendency to show thru certain pants. It will appear to be a major bump on the butt.
Con #3
They have a tendency to slip sideways and do not feel comfortable. I guess you would say that they feel as if you pooped in your pants.
Con #2
They are hard to hide in the purse!
Con #1
They have a tendency to smell.

I can think of many other complaints about pads as it seems to be like a β€œtampon” world where more women than ever before are wearing tampons.

When you wear a pad, it can sometimes feel as if you are wearing a diaper.

Can you think of any more cons that I have not listed? I am sure you can, so please take a couple of seconds to share your thoughts with the rest of us, because we really would like to hear them…

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  • jessicalk

    2014-07-10T17:47:41.644Z

    if u feel like ur wearing a diaper or anything you could put it to far back not use to the size or just need a smaller size also they have smell brands and non smelling brands and if u use lining of the purse where it zips in a small pouch area not where all ur other stuff like ur phone is u could hide them there also if u wear yogo pants wear a thiner pad so won't show through or even a long shirt on back side tampons can be messy but with pads u don't touch the blood it sucks all down bottom of the pad also it's best when on ur period to have a extra pair of pants or shorts or what ever and under wear just incase of accidents if in high school leave in there all year long unless u go up or down in clothes then just change the clothes out also if u let ur teacher know ur on ur period they prob won't mind you being a little late back to class from the bathroom or even let u go little more often
  • Xannyyy

    2009-10-21T07:36:39.000Z

    Sheila, Surely time passes and things change. Most information today you can find it on your pc, from the comfort of your house, literally about every subject. Technology kepps getting better by the day!
  • Xannyyy

    2009-10-23T13:53:28.000Z

    That's so true Sheila! And we're the wiser and thoughtful Gender!! :P If any man should read this he would hate us! But let's face it Eve made her sin because Adam was going to drive her mad all alone with him in heaven! Poor soul she had no one else of intelligence to talk to! loooooooool I love beaing a woman even with all our cons!! :)
  • Xannyyy

    2009-10-26T11:12:31.000Z

    Sheila, That's so pretty damn true!! :P
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