3 Reasons to Try a Tampon This Summer

by Harleen Kaur Content Writing

Most girls are apprehensive when it comes to trying tampons. Take the first step for once you get the hang of it, tampons are so comfortable that they make you forget all about your period problems.

Even today in India most girls are hesitant when it comes to trying tampons for periods. They would rather use comfy sanitary pads for their period days than trying out a cumbersome tampon. There is no doubt that for preteens it’s easy and best to start with sanitary napkins but with time as you become more cognizant of your menstrual cycle and comfortable with your own body, switching to a tampon can be quite helpful. We are listing three reasons that might really tempt you to try on a tampon this summer.

1. Hit the Pool

Yes, you can swim on your period with a tampon. Summers are all about going out and having fun. Especially if you are traveling to a beach destination, you wouldn't want to let your periods come in the way of all that fun. With tampons, you need not worry about leakages when you are in the water. Just make sure to use a fresh tampon before going in the pool.

2. Vaginal sweating

During summer months we all sweat more. Sweating is the body’s tool to keep itself cool. But vaginal sweating during periods can often cause discomfort and even infections. If you are more prone to skin rashes or vaginal infections, in place of using women pads you must give tampons a try. Since a tampon is placed inside the body it keeps you dry and clean outside and thereby prevents rashes and infections. Just make sure to change your tampon every 4-8 hours depending on absorbency and brand.

3. Go for a run, play, or exercise

If you love to play sports and exercise tampons are just for you. Unlike womens sanitary napkins which feel bulky and can cause leaks when moving around during exercise, tampons give you complete protection. Tampons stay intact and hold all the flow inside, so you can forget all about leaks, wetness, and discomfort and focus on your game. For girls with sporty and more active lifestyle tampons make a better choice.

So go ahead and get a pack of tampons for yourself. Look for reviews online and talk to your girlfriends to know the best tampon brands. Try it a few times and soon you will be comfortable using a tampon. An important consideration when using a tampon is its absorbency. Just like a sanitary napkin, a tampon should be changed frequently. Find the tampon with the right absorbency for your period flow. Go for lowest absorbency tampon and change it frequently. Soon you will know which absorbency - light, regular, super is fit for your period needs. Another important hygiene consideration when using tampons is to wash your hands before changing your tampons as well as after.

Tampons price is more as compared to sanitary napkins but the convenience and discretion tampons offer is way more than regular sanitary pads. Even with your short summers dresses you can move around comfortably during your period days with a tampon. No one will figure out that you are on your periods, in fact, you too might forget all about periods with this great product.