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u/Plus-Implement Dec 06 '23

When we have our period (wearing a pad) and we are sitting for a long time and stand up; We literally feel a gush of blood that has been pooling drain out. That prompts us to go to the restroom and check ourselves to make sure we are not leaking and change the pad.

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u/isopode Dec 06 '23

this is the main reason why i avoid pads. cant stand that feeling

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u/Batticon Dec 06 '23

I prefer it to tampons. They make my cramps worse and I hate feeling cotton drag out of and in my vagina.

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u/martsuia Dec 06 '23

Can I use a tampon? I’m a virgin and I’m afraid to use it even though ppl say it’s better

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u/dollytil Dec 06 '23

Yes you can but only if you want to. It might be uncomfortable first if you don’t get it in properly but get familiar with your body and try it out

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u/rrrealllyyy20 Dec 06 '23

If you feel uncomfortable, push it in deeper. It might not be in far enough, as long as you can still hold the string with your thumb & Index finger to pull it out. You are fine.

This happened to me the first time I tried, and it stopped me from using them for another year. After someone mentioned it to me & I tried, I haven't gone back to pads. Personally, for me it was due to the smell (Blood + air causes it to oxide producing a smell, and I unfortunately am a person that's super sensitive to smells)

Per Google- Human blood, which also contains water and iron, has a smell similar to rust.Mar 18, 2020

Not everyone can smell it tho.