ILiveInFlipFlops Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 We are officially a three-period household *sigh* I really hoped we had a bit longer, but no. Unfortunately, we're scheduled to leave for a beach vacation soon, so I'm needing supplies. I remember slender and slender regular tampons from a million years ago, but I can't seem to find them in any stores around here. Do they even make them anymore? Can anyone recommend the slimmest, easiest-to-use brand they know? DD did try one of my regular Playtex, but it was too uncomfortable for her, and I said we'd try to find something smaller. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) Kotex makes a Sleek Slender tampon. Tampax makes a lite one which is thinner too. Think it's called Pearl Lite. She may like non-applicator ones, though. So an OB regular. Edited May 4, 2017 by umsami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Natacare (organic) applicatorless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Listening in. Oldest DD just finished up her monthly, so she's safe for next week's Disney trip....but I have a bad feeling she'll be on at summer camp.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Listening in. Oldest DD just finished up her monthly, so she's safe for next week's Disney trip....but I have a bad feeling she'll be on at summer camp.... Oh, yep...two weeks of summer camp as well. Boo :( Neither of my girls liked the tampons they tried, unfortunately. I don't remember ever having any trouble with them, personally. I loved the freedom! Hopefully something slimmer will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Oh, yep...two weeks of summer camp as well. Boo :( Neither of my girls liked the tampons they tried, unfortunately. I don't remember ever having any trouble with them, personally. I loved the freedom! Hopefully something slimmer will help. Going to put this out there...when I first used tampons, I had no idea that the applicator bit came out so I found them very uncomfortable. (Obviously!) Not something my Mom ever discussed. So if they're not using applicator-less ones, something to make sure that they understand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Playtex has them. the grip is best for beginners. I was hesitant to allow my dd to use them because of TSS, but they're essential for swimmers. It's just important to keep nagging them about the possible health issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 My girl loves the Diva cup, FWIW. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I started with tampons. Super duty ones thank you PCOS. Some lube would have been nice. KY or something. But once I learned how to actually get them all the way inside and got over the "you want me to push WHERE" it really wasn't that bad. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Our dds are athletes, so they also had to start with tampons. I think theirs were Kotex slender - active - lite? Something a long those lines. They also had to start with KY jelly to help for the first few months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 My dd12 likes Tampex Pearl. I'd give them a try before the swim holiday though. I had a hard time getting them to work when I was a tween. (Later too, actually, but it was most stressful then.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) Tampax pearl makes a teen tiny one. My dd didn't have any trouble learning to use them. Edited May 4, 2017 by mamakelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Kotex sleek are great! And the wrappers are in fun colors too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 OB (pink size?) are the smallest profile ones I've found and still absorb the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 My dd started at 9 1/2, and by her second period, wanted to use tampons. She has been successful with OB for two years now. She's never wanted to try an applicator, so I got her OB. She had trouble with the very first one, not getting it inserted far enough, but has never had another problem. I have seen Tampax Slender Regulars, but only rarely. Last year, I switched to a cup, then I seem to have stopped having periods, so I'm out of touch. I didn't realize the Slender Regs had gone a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Tampax Pearl Active Lites. Absorb less than 6 grams. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tampax-Lites-Light-Absorbency-Unscented-Plastic-Applicator-Tampons-18-count/24415227?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227018639409&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=40754551712&wl4=pla-78606912272&wl5=9006733&wl6=&wl7=9006728&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=24415227&wl13=&veh=sem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I used ob as a teen. they have small ones. you could check amazon - I know somethings the stores just don't stock. even in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Going to put this out there...when I first used tampons, I had no idea that the applicator bit came out so I found them very uncomfortable. (Obviously!) Not something my Mom ever discussed. So if they're not using applicator-less ones, something to make sure that they understand. Oh, the same thing happened to me. I think it's actually kind of common, believe it or not. My mom didn't use tampons and didn't talk about that stuff either. A friend's older sister straightened me out. That was the first conversation I had with both my girls when they tested out tampons! My girl loves the Diva cup, FWIW. Oh boy, I would love that! I don't know how I ever lived without mine. I offered her the option, but she said no. Maybe I'll make another play for applicator-less tampons though. They are easier to control, I had forgotten about that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I'm actually surprise at all the love for applicator-less tampons. I found them so challenging when I tried them as a young woman... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 My girl loves the Diva cup, FWIW. How old do you think someone could use that? I still need to get one and try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Kotex U is a line for tweens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 How old do you think someone could use that? I still need to get one and try it. You can use a menstrual cup as soon as you're old enough to menstruate, but most young people would probably prefer a smaller, more flexible cup than the Diva cup. http://thesweethome.com/reviews/best-menstrual-cup/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 My girl loves the Diva cup, FWIW. I have been trying to convince my dd to use the diva cup since she got her period. I know one day she will get on board with it. She used Tampax Junior back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Humor break for these tweets about the Diva cup. https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinekee/people-talk-about-menstrual-cup-struggles?utm_term=.ipVRbjmG1#.heolBkEL5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) Tampax Slender (or Compact ? or light?) are the easiest and slenderest I know of. Hand her lube with them. DD used them right out of the gate because she got her first period 40 minutes before her swim meet warm-ups were to start. I stood outside the bathroom door coaching her on insertion, and do remember telling her to just "shove that thing up there", LOL. She got it done and swam well! Edited May 4, 2017 by reefgazer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Humor break for these tweets about the Diva cup. https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinekee/people-talk-about-menstrual-cup-struggles?utm_term=.ipVRbjmG1#.heolBkEL5 I used a menstrual cup once. Bungled the removal and the bathroom stall looked like a crime scene... Went right back to tampons. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in SJ Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I had one tween get her first period at the beach and one get her first period the day of the homeschool trip to the waterslide park, not to mention she had ballet the next day, lyrical the day after that and so on. The one that worked for them was the Playtex Sport Compact The other thing that was helpful was practicing putting one in a glass of water so that she can see how the tampon works, and reminding her that if she is seated to aim for the small of her back not straight up. My oldest & youngest daughters each went through several while attempting to figure out how to get it placed properly, "Nope, that one didn't go far enough." "Nope, dropped that one in the toilet." "Nope, held on to the string while removing applicator." That diagram that comes in the box is useless. Also for my youngest daughter the next day was church & I was attempting to make sure she realized she might need to change her tampon because we would be there for hours so our conversation went like this: Me: Ready for church? DD: Yep Me: Do you have everything you need? DD: I have my scriptures, a notebook and my chapstick. Me: You might need to take a tampon. DD: Mom! Don't say that word out loud! What if dad heard you? Dh & I have been married for over 20 years and she is our 3rd daughter. Pretty sure he knows about tampons. 3 years later & she has no problem telling me "Who is going shopping next? I need tampons." Amber in SJ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Going to put this out there...when I first used tampons, I had no idea that the applicator bit came out so I found them very uncomfortable. (Obviously!) Not something my Mom ever discussed. So if they're not using applicator-less ones, something to make sure that they understand. OMG, I did the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 How old do you think someone could use that? I still need to get one and try it. My older dd began using it within a year of her first period, and, FWIW, she was/still is very innocent in these sorts of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Humor break for these tweets about the Diva cup. https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinekee/people-talk-about-menstrual-cup-struggles?utm_term=.ipVRbjmG1#.heolBkEL5 As a cup user I can say more than a few of these have happened to me. The struggle is real :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 As a cup user I can say more than a few of these have happened to me. The struggle is real :lol: I just cannot imagine my pre-teen daughter trying to stick two fingers and a cup in those regions. It was difficult enought for me as a mom with multiple pregnancies. I'm a cup drop out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I just cannot imagine my pre-teen daughter trying to stick two fingers and a cup in those regions. It was difficult enought for me as a mom with multiple pregnancies. I'm a cup drop out. Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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