I used pads for about 5 minutes when I turned 12 and got my first period. I think by my second or third cycle we were driving by the drug store when I got the nerve up to ask my Mom to buy me some tampons. I just didn't like the feeling of pads, it was so messy, and I felt like I had to shower 6 times a day just to feel semi normal.
Life was REALLY good after I started using tampons. I was also pretty lucky that after day 1 or 2 of my cycle, when I laid down, my flow would totally stop. So I could go to sleep with no tampon, no pad, and just get up and go to the bathroom in the morning and my flow would return. A panty liner was all I needed when things were heavy.
I was always a little concerned about TSS but never knew anyone that ever had it, so I wasn't too scared. That amazes me that many of you have worse cramps while using a tampon. Seems like the pain of my cramps only ever correlated to whether or not I was ovulating, but since I never really used pads, I guess I wouldn't know. Will be interesting to find out in the future!
BTW - GREAT post Gumbie, many, many great and valid points!
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