At the request of his wife, the American surgeon Eol Haaz invented it. Approximately at the same time, menstrual cups were also on sale. However, further the fate of these two items of hygiene has developed in different ways. The presence of the applicator allowed modest women of that time to use tampons, especially without touching their intimate places. But the bowl required direct contact with the body, which for many people was unacceptable for reasons of morality and piety. In the 60s, tampon manufacturers were already able to afford advertising in women's editions and even on television. In the 90-s, Soviet young ladies finally stopped making gauze pads and switched to manufacturing, slowly filling the market. And there already, and tampons arrived, all with the same shame-provoking applicators. Hygiene means: gaskets, tampons - which are the best?
Tampons
- pros
Naturalness. The tampon is a cylinder of pressed viscose or cotton, along which a string is sewn. Absence of chemical components negates any allergic reactions. The myth of the reproduction of microbes in a body "closed" with a tampon is only valid if the woman changes the remedy not often enough, or uses it in the inflammatory process.
Comfort. With the correct introduction (with the applicator it is very simple), the tampon is absolutely imperceptible inside the body, which allows you to enter a normal lifestyle and wear comfortable clothes. Sensation of purity accompanies all day, regardless of the weather (which can not be said about gaskets that create a "greenhouse effect" at high air temperature). A thin daily gasket, used together with a tampon for reinsurance, will not spoil the picture.
Active leisure. A swab of suitable absorbency will not interfere with sports and swimming. Normally, the vagina "closes" with circular muscles, which protects it from water from the reservoir. If there is no injury to these muscles during childbirth, you can safely in the critical days indulge in splashing in the pool or the sea.
- Minuses
- Sensation of excessive dryness. Physiological features, as well as taking oral contraceptives can cause discomfort when using tampons. To avoid the occurrence of microtraumas in the vagina from this hygiene remedy is to be abandoned.
- Virginity. As a rule, tampons do not create discomfort for girls due to sufficient elasticity of the hymen. However, in some cases, its structure can prevent the painless introduction of the drug.
- Toxic shock syndrome. It has the symptoms of a rapidly developing flu (weakness, headache, blurred vision, nausea, decreased blood pressure) and is fraught with extremely negative consequences. Directly tampons here nizhem. The reason for the development of the syndrome is toxins of bacteria of Staphylococcus aureus, which lives on the mucous membrane of every person. Decreased immunity or the presence of inflammation can lead to an increase in the number of these bacteria, which provokes the ingress of a large number of toxins into the blood. Activators of bacteria can also become vaginal contraceptives, the use of which must immediately stop with anxiety symptoms. As a preventive measure, STS gynecologists recommend alternating the use of tampons and pads, choosing the type of first absorbency that corresponds to the amount of secretions.
- Development of diseases. Ideally, the body really should not always be "closed". The tampon blocks the access of oxygen to the vagina, which contributes to the development of harmful anaerobic bacteria and inactivity of lactobacilli, which, on the contrary, perform the function of protection. As a result of the imbalance, an unpleasant smell, a burning sensation and discomfort, an active growth of such bacteria as gardnerelli, ureoplasma, mycoplasma begin.
Gaskets
- pros
- Comfort. Proponents of the use of gaskets conceal the idea that blood does not stay inside the body and it is always visible when the gasket needs to be replaced. In addition, in office or road conditions, it can be done easily and quickly, which can not be said about tampons and menstrual cups. In addition, it is psychologically difficult for some women to accept the idea of finding a foreign object in themselves.
- Health. The use of gaskets does not violate the natural bacterial background of a person, which is more physiological. However, one should not get carried away with their so-called "curative" varieties: anion chips and other healing properties, according to gynecologists, are nothing more than a marketing ploy. The only plus of these expensive products is their hypoallergenicity.
- Minuses
- Allergic reaction. The composition of the gaskets is much more complicated than the tampons. Here and absorbent for the transformation of liquid into gel, and a layer for uniform distribution of blood in the medium, and flavored fragrances that cause a special distrust of physicians and ... allergy in some women. Chemical compounds and synthetic materials can provoke swelling of the genitals, itching, exacerbation of thrush. This reaction is possible with the use of daily pads, in which some manufacturers recently add dyes. Lack of comfort. No matter how thin the gasket is, the woman senses it and because of this sometimes does not allow herself to wear tight things.
Terms of swab use:
1. My hands before and after inserting a tampon.
2. When introducing, do not rush.
3. Change every 4 hours (but not too often, so that the dry surface does not injure the vagina).
4. Use only after the onset of menstruation - it is designed to absorb only the blood.
5. In an office or road environment, give preference to a tampon with an applicator.
6. Do not use if there is inflammation
7. Given the abundance of secretions, use iites / mini (minor), regular / normal, super, super plus (rubbing), churning, sticking to the body, In the warm season or in hot spaces, laying can miss a specific smell of menstrual blood, to the impossibility of embarrassing woman. For the same reason, advertising promises about skin-breathing through the padding are not encouraging.
- Possibility of intestinal infection
The proximity of the genital organs and the anal opening creates conditions for vaginal bacteria to enter the vagina, which can "move" there through the gasket after bowel movement. It is not always possible to take a shower, but you need to change your hygiene after visiting the toilet.
Terms of use:
• 1. To avoid an allergic reaction, choose a white I color pad, without flavor, with a top layer of cellulose (i.e., not mesh synthetics)
2. Given the abundance of secretions, use normal (with moderate), super plus (with strong and after childbirth).
Menstrual cup (cup, cap, cap)
pros
- Naturalness. The medical silicone from which the cup is made is absolutely safe for the body and does not come into contact with secretions. This excludes an allergic reaction, anaphylactic shock syndrome and does not provoke bacterial growth. Also, unlike tampons, the kapa does not dry the vaginal mucosa and does not soar the skin like pads.
- Comfort. The bowl is not felt inside the body and allows you to wear absolutely any clothes on critical days. Expanding, the menstrual cap creates a vacuum effect, tightly in contact with the walls of the vagina, which prevents the flow of blood on the laundry.
- Saving. Unlike alternative means of intimate hygiene, the bowl is used repeatedly. The reliability of the medical silicone allows it to be in operation for an average of 7 years and replace, therefore, about a thousand gaskets.
Minuses
- It is very difficult to choose the size. If tampons and pads are chosen for absorbable abilities, the size of the bowl depends also on the age of the woman, the elasticity of the muscles of the vagina, the number of births, the physical activity, the location of the cervix and the sensitivity of the bladder. As a rule, kapy are produced in three sizes: S, M and L.
- Inconvenient use. The installation of the bowl may seem like a higher mathematics even to long-time users of tampons. Handling with outlandish equipment requires certain skills and, of course, maximum sterility. Since the menstrual cup does not absorb excreta, but collects them, its use is possible only at home.
Terms of use of the menstrual cup:
1. Sterilize the bowl before and after use.
2. My hands before and after the introduction of the bowl.
3. Empty the bowl every 12 hours.
4. Keep the bowl in a cotton bag (not cellophane!), Protect it from sunlight.