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Contributor: samopayn samopayn
Quote:
Originally posted by Screaming Violet
I have been doing a lot of research about menstrual products of late for an upcoming feature on my blog. In a lot of what I've been reading has shown me that it seems as though women in the US much prefer to use tampons with applicators rather ... more
With applicator.
10/17/2011
Contributor: Rarity Rarity
When I do use a tampon, I prefer them with an applicator. With that being said, I wouldn't refuse to use one if it were necessary. I find that I can't insert it nearly well enough or far enough for it to sit comfortably.
10/19/2011
Contributor: Vanille Vanille
I use them with plastic applicators only. I tried using without and cardboard applicators and both times ended badly. I just could not relax enough for the applicatorless one, and the cardboard one just kept getting squished. Bleh!
10/19/2011
Contributor: Rarity Rarity
Quote:
Originally posted by Silverdrop
I just remembered, my sister always threw away the applicators of her tampons and used inserted them herself. I'm still trying to make the switch to the menstrual cup, but having a hard time with insertion and removal.

Maybe they need an ... more
Do you know what is making insertion and removal difficult? I'd be glad to help if I possibly can.
10/19/2011
Contributor: BlackxxxRose BlackxxxRose
When I was able to use tampons I always used ones with a plastic applicator and would add lube to them before insertion. I've tried with and without applicators. Tampons without applicators actually tear me open because of the rough cotton which causes me to not be able to insert the tampon properly. That and getting blood all over my fingers is extremely unpleasant.
10/21/2011
Contributor: Eva Schwaltz Eva Schwaltz
I always used tampons with applicators, but now I use a menstral cup, and I'm happy about not having any waste.
11/14/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
I only use the ones w/o applicators. I like OB tampons. I am very comfortable with my anatomy so I was determined to make it past the muscle where I couldn't feel it. After a few tries, I got it right and I haven't bought applicator tampons since. I like the discreetness of an OB over applicator tampons. The soft-cups are kind of expensive compared to tampons on my heavy days so I only use them on my light days.
11/14/2011
Contributor: Miss Morphine Miss Morphine
I typically use the one's without an applicator. Recently I've branched out to the new kotex ones with applicators that extend from a compacted position. I had a coupon and they're really nice. I don't know how I feel about the extra waste from the applicators though.
11/14/2011
Contributor: Lindsey123 Lindsey123
Personally, I love PLaytex Sport. I really can't stand Tampax Pearl, because it never seems to go in as comfortably as others do. I've never actually used a tampon without an applicator before.
11/14/2011
Contributor: Sex'и'Violence Sex'и'Violence
From Canada and tampons WITH the applicator.
11/15/2011
Contributor: Kaltir Kaltir
Quote:
Originally posted by Coralbell
I've used tampons with no applicator before, and they didn't really bother me, but I prefer applicators. When I take a tampon out my vagina is usually really dry, so it can be kind of hard to get the cotton to slide in there compared to a ... more
Exactly what I was going to say. Every bit of it. Lol.
11/16/2011
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
I have never been able to get the tampon in far enough just using my finger so I prefer tampons with applicators. Also, it makes it kind of embarrassing to wash your hands in public restrooms when you walk out of the stall with blood on your finger/s lol.
11/16/2011
Contributor: Choolz Choolz
I only use ones with applicators. I don't exactly like getting all bloody as I put it in, I used the OB brand once, which has no applicator, and... never again. Ewww
11/16/2011
Contributor: RedGoddess RedGoddess
tampons with applicators please, and I'm from Canada.
11/29/2011
Contributor: zeebot zeebot
When I used tampons I used an applicator, I tried the ones without and they didn't really work for me. Menstrual cup all the way!
11/29/2011
Contributor: GonetoLovehoney GonetoLovehoney
When I had a period a few years ago, I could never use tampons, they were so effing uncomfortable. I had to go with pads.
11/30/2011
Contributor: lost686girl lost686girl
Quote:
Originally posted by Screaming Violet
I have been doing a lot of research about menstrual products of late for an upcoming feature on my blog. In a lot of what I've been reading has shown me that it seems as though women in the US much prefer to use tampons with applicators rather ... more
i had no idea they had ones with no applicator!
11/30/2011
Contributor: eeep eeep
I prefer with an applicator, because tampons without an applicator are messier to use.
11/30/2011
Contributor: GoneBabyGone GoneBabyGone
I prefer the tampons without an applicator (O.B). I don't know what it is but I can't get tampons in comfortably with an applicator, I've tried everything and they are just too uncomfortable.

Usually if it's early or later in my period I'm a bit dry so I'll put a dab of water based lube over the outside of the tampon and that makes insertion and removal much easier.
11/30/2011
Contributor: AndromedaJane AndromedaJane
I mostly use applicators.
12/09/2011
Contributor: Zombirella Zombirella
Quote:
Originally posted by Screaming Violet
I have been doing a lot of research about menstrual products of late for an upcoming feature on my blog. In a lot of what I've been reading has shown me that it seems as though women in the US much prefer to use tampons with applicators rather ... more
Plastic applicator is most comfortable for me. I've never heard of tampons without an applicator....
12/30/2011
Contributor: deltalima deltalima
Quote:
Originally posted by Liz2
I never used tampons w/o applicators, but I know that they are available. I am comfortable now, with the Tampax Pearl. I have tried others but the Pearls work for me.
Pearl is the best. It glides!
01/03/2012
Contributor: Harpina is gone Harpina is gone
I'm from the US and I prefer tampons with applicators because they are easier for me to use.
02/17/2012
Contributor: Highmaintenancegirl916 Highmaintenancegirl916
both just depends.
02/18/2012
Contributor: PDXlady PDXlady
When I used tampons I originally used ones with an applicator until I realized how harmful that is to the environment then I switched to no applicator. Now I use a menstrual cup, so no more tampons for me.
02/18/2012
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
I am a Canadian living in China. And I will use whatever I can get my hands on. ONLY.

I cannot afford to be picky. I use whatever I can find in the stores (usually non-applicator) but family and friends sometimes send me tampons with and without applicators.

If I had the choice on the other hand, I'd pick non applicator only. Here in China though, each box of tampons come with finger condoms for insertion.
02/18/2012
Contributor: SaraU29 SaraU29
Always with an applicator, preferably plastic.
02/18/2012
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
when I used them, i only used them with an applicator
02/18/2012
Contributor: leelee leelee
Quote:
Originally posted by Screaming Violet
I have been doing a lot of research about menstrual products of late for an upcoming feature on my blog. In a lot of what I've been reading has shown me that it seems as though women in the US much prefer to use tampons with applicators rather ... more
I don't use tampons very often but when I do I use the ones with applicators
02/20/2012
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by Screaming Violet
I have been doing a lot of research about menstrual products of late for an upcoming feature on my blog. In a lot of what I've been reading has shown me that it seems as though women in the US much prefer to use tampons with applicators rather ... more
I do not use tampons
02/22/2012