Are tampons generally better than sanitary napkins?

Everyone knows about sanitary napkins. Everyone knows that sanitary napkins are a must-have for female friends during menstruation. However, when it comes to tampons, many people will feel a little unfamiliar. This is a new product that has just become popular in our country. The understanding of tampons is not high. So, are tampons better than sanitary napkins? This is a question that many female friends want to know. Let us learn about it below.

Tampon: When used, insert the tampon into the vagina, it has the effect of strongly absorbing menstrual blood. Using tampons will not affect your clothing and is more convenient for movement and exercise, so they are more commonly used by European and American women. However, tampons are not suitable for girls who have no sexual experience and whose hymen is still intact. In addition, because tampons press on the vaginal wall, they can sometimes cause ulcers in the vaginal wall. There have also been reports abroad of horrific cases where the use of tampons caused a large number of Staphylococcus aureus to multiply in the vagina, resulting in symptoms such as sore throat, fever, joint and muscle pain, low blood pressure, and even shock.

Sanitary napkin: It is attached inside the underwear. When the cotton pad absorbs more blood, it must be replaced. It is very convenient to use and feels safe, so most Taiwanese women like to use sanitary napkins. However, when the weather is hot and humid, the menstrual blood will not only easily emit an odor, but it is also easy for the genitals to be infected with Candida albicans, resulting in genital itching, so sanitary napkins need to be changed frequently.

The above is a detailed introduction to the relevant knowledge about tampons and sanitary napkins, two types of female menstrual products. I believe that now everyone should have a certain understanding and knowledge about whether tampons are better than sanitary napkins. I hope it can be helpful to everyone. Here I would like to remind everyone that for female friends, it is best to choose the one that is suitable for them, comfortable and safe.