Tampons - With or without Applicator - correct poll - Created by Screaming Violet on Sep 04, 2011: EdenFantasys Forum

Rin (aka Nire)

I'm from the U.S.A., and while I don't use tampons anymore (I'm a cupper), I used to use them at night and I generally got the digital kind.

I did use the applicator style for a bit after I accidentally picked up someone else's shopping bag at Target (being lazy, I didn't unpack it, and never realized it wasn't mine until I went looking for my tampons weeks later) and figured I might as well try them. They were okay, but they made me feel even dryer than the digital tampons did.

If I had to use tampons again, I'd avoid the ones with applicators - turns out, while probably rare, it's possible for a tampon to get moldy even in its packaging. With the applicator, you'd probably never see it until after it had already been in your body.

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12/31/2012

Miss Chemical

I just prefer it with the applicator if I have to use one at all.

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01/03/2013

kdlt

I don't even think I knew there were tampons without applicators :s

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01/03/2013

Bittenflame

I've always used them with applicators

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01/04/2013

gorgeous

I have never heard of tampons that didn't have an applicator.

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01/05/2013

llellsee

I'm from Europe and have tried non-applicator but usually opt for applicator ones as I find them easier.

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01/05/2013

RedGlitter

I use both; but I actually do prefer the ones you use with your finger. I feel like using the applicator can be a little painful so I try to use the ones I like better!

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01/05/2013

Pink Lily

I prefer tampons with applicators, I just had too much trouble when I was young with a non-applicators to go back.

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01/05/2013

caffeinated

Back when I used tampons, I only ever used the applicator-free kind. I could never successfully insert one with an applicator. Now I have a Lunette cup, which is so much better for me.

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01/06/2013

Lavendar

I only use ones with an applicator

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01/06/2013

LuckyLady

I've actually done this kind of recently. I had a tampon slide out of its sleeve and couldn't put it back in so i tried to insert it. I'm going to stick with applicators. It was so rough against my insides and I couldn't get it to fit comfortably or as deep as it needed to go, plus it is too messy. I only use tamps with smooth plastic applicators with soft tips.

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01/13/2013

damnbul12

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

Im From the USA

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01/13/2013

Falsepast

I dont wear any

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01/13/2013

Experiment

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'm american. I've used both applicators and non-applicator tampons.

I really prefer to use a plastic applicator and find that carboard applicators and no applicators are essentially the same.

For me, I find it really hard to get a tampon in because my vagina can get so dry. Plastic applicators just have less drag.

Also, sometimes it can be awkward if you wash your hands only to realize 10 minutes later you have a little bit of blood underneath your fingernail or something

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01/14/2013

falalena

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

im from the us and i use an applicator. ive thought about switching, but havent brought myself to do so.

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01/16/2013

null

I don't use them anymore, but I used non-applicator styles. Why have extra trash?

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01/16/2013

Septimus

I don't even know how you would use a tampon without an applicator, but it sounds interesting. Probably not for me though, as I can't even use the cardboard ones comfortably.

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01/16/2013

KinkyNicki92

I only use tampons that have applicators.

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01/16/2013

chantalgiardina

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

HAS to have a plastic applicator

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01/16/2013

Curiouscat

usa and I always use an applicator, didn't know they made them without. But I wouldn't want to try it without... sounds a whole lot messier and harder to insert. :/

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01/16/2013

Kittybit

From USA and without! I love the OB tampons. Less mess and less waste And much more discreet/easy to store.

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01/16/2013

joiedejouets

I prefer with applicators. It's just easier.

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01/16/2013

ginnyluvspotter

I only use them without the applicator because I was always scared I would put it in too far

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01/17/2013

boxunderbed

I've used OB tampons before, but I prefer ones with applicators.

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01/17/2013

bratcat

when i used tampons i would generally get the ones with a smooth plastic applicator, but found that insertion can sometimes postion the tampon in a weird angle and would hurt, unlike the type you insert digitally, where you have a little more control on where the tampon goes. I didnt really have a preference, the types with applicators just happened to be more easily accessible then the other.

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01/22/2013

ThongTampon

Hi

I am from USA and prefer the brand new organic August SuperPlus tampon. It has angel wings on both sides that folds out axially.

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