I think toxic shock still could be an issue, they still warn about it with each tampon package. My DDs goal is to be very good at using tampons by summertime, but she still has trouble. She is fairly new to having a period. So right now her preference is pads. I guess preference isn't agood word for it, Im sure she'd prefer to not have a period at all!
I don't know if toxic shock is still an issue; haven't heard much about it in several years. You might want to make a quick call to your ob/gyn to ask, or even just do an internet search and see what you come up with. I am under the impression, and it could be a wrong impression, that if tampons are removed and changed every 3-4 hours, they are perfectly safe.
As far as a preference of tampons vs. pads, my DD definitely prefers pads. She has a very heavy flow and tried tampons one time last summer when we spent the week at a lake and she soaked through it in about an hour.
Pads these days are so thin and lightweight that they are practically undetectable under most clothes, anyway. Puts a damper on things in the summer, though -- we live in San Diego and shorts and swimsuits are the uniform of choice a great deal of the year.
Yeah I did a search prior to posting and all I was getting was the specifics. Basically, the majority of problems with it was in the 70's with one particular no longer existent brand that was super-absorbent. And to make sure it was changed often. I could swear that dd said the other day that she preferred the tampon but we just talked about it and she said they are a pain because you have to change them hourly.
And oooh San Diego! We are going in July to visit in-laws any suggestions? We are definitely doing Sea World, the Zoo and heading up to Anaheim for Disney. Any other suggestions? We are most likely only going to be there for a week. We looked at Legoland online I don't know if we will do that or not. We may go down to Tijuana for a day...I dunno any must-do's or skips??
Toxic Shock is definately still an issue, but knowledge has helped reduce that a great deal. Back in the prime of it, women were choosing super absorbancy whether they needed that or not. Now, they make multi-packs with more than 1 size in the same box, so you can use what you need when you need it. I actually alternate between a regular and a super. I think the directions say 6-8 hours for changing them. Too often is a problem because tampons draw moisture out of your body and your body needs time to replentish itself.
That being said, my dd just started hers. She will be using pads for a few years. Then, she can use tampons when she's swimming or something like that, but will be primarily using pads. I have endometriosis, and don't want my dd to have issues with that which can be aggravated by tampons.
Truthfully? If you have been to Sea World before, I'd skip it this time around. We actually used to have annual passes but then Anheiser Bush got hold of it and turned it from a great ocean and sealife education/appreciation experience to a 'let's see how much money we can get these people to part with' experience. The Shamu, dolphin, otter, etc. shows have been reduced from 30-35 minutes to an average of about 17 minutes, (yeah, I actually timed them once) every exhibit, attraction, show, etc. dumps you into a gift shop you have to pass through to get out. The primary focus now seems to be rides, attractions and every imaginable gimmick and gadget designed to get you to open your wallet -- hair wrapping, bungee jumping, pearl/oyster cracking, wax candles in the mold of your hands (?) ... it's veered dramatically off the oceanography path and onto one of pure unadulterated commercialism. It costs a small fortune just to get into the place.
BUT ... if it's something you've never done and feel you want to do, now you know what it's all about. Do see the Shamu and Dolphin and the Pets with Tools (or something like that) show. The Polar Bear exhibit is phenomenal -- get in the simulator line (I think it's called 'Artic Exploration'). The penguin house is also excellent, as is the Shark Encounter. The Shipwreck Cafe has the best food, imo.
Mission Beach is one of the more popular beaches around. There is a little boardwalk area with games and rides, including a great, old turn-of-the-centure wooden roller coast that is a blast to ride. Very creeky and rattling. The area around Mission Beach is great for roller blading and bike riding. Another nice beach is La Jolla Shores -- but parking absolutely sucks unless you get there super early in the morning.
Old Town San Diego is one of my favorite areas. There are lots of old buildings and shops turned museums that do a nice job of portraying old San Diego. In fact, Old Town San Diego is on the 4th grade list of field trips every year. There is a nice selection of shops with merchandise from Mexico -- pottery, etc., and several good Mexican food restaurants.
Something I've always wanted to do, but never have, is to take the Old Town Trolley around San Diego. It makes a nice loop starting in Old Town and goes through Balboa Park, across the Coronado Bridge, downtown, Gaslamp Quarter etc. Definitely get to the Hotel Del just for a look-see. The building and grounds are amazing and the beach is gorgeous. The trolley is a kangaroo type deal and you can hop on and off all day long.
The zoo is my favorite place. It's a whole day experience. The grounds and landscaping are incredible all by themselves. Treetop Cafe has the best food there, I think.
Ummm, can't think of much else right now -- because it's time for me to get thinking about dinner.
Anyway, if I think of any other 'musts', I'll put a shout out.
Oh ... here's one more ... Horton Plaza for shopping. A way cool place.
First to the original question.... DD got her first period in the height of swim meet season, so she started out with using tampons from day one, and only uses pantiliners for additional protection on heavier days.
My dd prefers pads. She's not comfortable about inserting tampons. But I tell ya pads have sure changed since I was a kid! They are soooo thin and so light and there are so many different sizes and shapes and varieties. They are actually quite comfortable to wear.
So how embarrassing is this. I'm 42 years old, mother of 2 and NEVER IN MY LIFE have worn a tampon! I've always been kind of scared to use one - of how to insert it to leaking, etc. etc. so its always been the tried and true pad. The past posters are correct though - nowadays pads are so lightweight and comfortable. My daughter is 12 and is still to get hers. Boy, is that going to be "fun".
You are right that tss is still a concern... But it is not a very common problem. Young women just need to be educated on how often to change a tampon and how do it appropriately. (ex, always wash your hands before - not just after)
Tampons are now generally accepted as safe for even overnight use - for a maximum of 8 hours. Changing it every 3 to 4 hours is not entirely necessary. They should be changed as often as needed. (my doctor told me that taking a tampon out too soon has the potential to be just as dangerous as leaving it in too long. Her reasoning was that taking a 'dry' tampon out has the potential to scratch the sensitive tissue 'down there' and create opportunity for infection)
I have super sensitive skin, and am allergic to latex - I had some horrible reactions to pads when I was a young teen. My mom had a hard time dealing with her baby using tampons, lol. She was absolutely terrified about tss - maybe its a generational thing? All of my friends know what tss is, and what risk factors increase the chance of getting it... but no one I know is even the slightest bit worried about getting tss.
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I don't know if toxic shock is still an issue; haven't heard much about it in several years. You might want to make a quick call to your ob/gyn to ask, or even just do an internet search and see what you come up with. I am under the impression, and it could be a wrong impression, that if tampons are removed and changed every 3-4 hours, they are perfectly safe.
As far as a preference of tampons vs. pads, my DD definitely prefers pads. She has a very heavy flow and tried tampons one time last summer when we spent the week at a lake and she soaked through it in about an hour.
Pads these days are so thin and lightweight that they are practically undetectable under most clothes, anyway. Puts a damper on things in the summer, though -- we live in San Diego and shorts and swimsuits are the uniform of choice a great deal of the year.
LMAO wouldn't we all prefer that!!
I was just curious, since apparently the majority of dd's friends "prefer" tampons and thought it odd that dd wore pads LOL what a discussion huh?
Yeah I did a search prior to posting and all I was getting was the specifics. Basically, the majority of problems with it was in the 70's with one particular no longer existent brand that was super-absorbent. And to make sure it was changed often. I could swear that dd said the other day that she preferred the tampon but we just talked about it and she said they are a pain because you have to change them hourly.
And oooh San Diego! We are going in July to visit in-laws any suggestions? We are definitely doing Sea World, the Zoo and heading up to Anaheim for Disney. Any other suggestions? We are most likely only going to be there for a week. We looked at Legoland online I don't know if we will do that or not. We may go down to Tijuana for a day...I dunno any must-do's or skips??
Toxic Shock is definately still an issue, but knowledge has helped reduce that a great deal. Back in the prime of it, women were choosing super absorbancy whether they needed that or not. Now, they make multi-packs with more than 1 size in the same box, so you can use what you need when you need it. I actually alternate between a regular and a super. I think the directions say 6-8 hours for changing them. Too often is a problem because tampons draw moisture out of your body and your body needs time to replentish itself.
That being said, my dd just started hers. She will be using pads for a few years. Then, she can use tampons when she's swimming or something like that, but will be primarily using pads. I have endometriosis, and don't want my dd to have issues with that which can be aggravated by tampons.
Truthfully? If you have been to Sea World before, I'd skip it this time around. We actually used to have annual passes but then Anheiser Bush got hold of it and turned it from a great ocean and sealife education/appreciation experience to a 'let's see how much money we can get these people to part with' experience. The Shamu, dolphin, otter, etc. shows have been reduced from 30-35 minutes to an average of about 17 minutes, (yeah, I actually timed them once) every exhibit, attraction, show, etc. dumps you into a gift shop you have to pass through to get out. The primary focus now seems to be rides, attractions and every imaginable gimmick and gadget designed to get you to open your wallet -- hair wrapping, bungee jumping, pearl/oyster cracking, wax candles in the mold of your hands (?) ... it's veered dramatically off the oceanography path and onto one of pure unadulterated commercialism. It costs a small fortune just to get into the place.
BUT ... if it's something you've never done and feel you want to do, now you know what it's all about. Do see the Shamu and Dolphin and the Pets with Tools (or something like that) show. The Polar Bear exhibit is phenomenal -- get in the simulator line (I think it's called 'Artic Exploration'). The penguin house is also excellent, as is the Shark Encounter. The Shipwreck Cafe has the best food, imo.
Mission Beach is one of the more popular beaches around. There is a little boardwalk area with games and rides, including a great, old turn-of-the-centure wooden roller coast that is a blast to ride. Very creeky and rattling. The area around Mission Beach is great for roller blading and bike riding. Another nice beach is La Jolla Shores -- but parking absolutely sucks unless you get there super early in the morning.
Old Town San Diego is one of my favorite areas. There are lots of old buildings and shops turned museums that do a nice job of portraying old San Diego. In fact, Old Town San Diego is on the 4th grade list of field trips every year. There is a nice selection of shops with merchandise from Mexico -- pottery, etc., and several good Mexican food restaurants.
Something I've always wanted to do, but never have, is to take the Old Town Trolley around San Diego. It makes a nice loop starting in Old Town and goes through Balboa Park, across the Coronado Bridge, downtown, Gaslamp Quarter etc. Definitely get to the Hotel Del just for a look-see. The building and grounds are amazing and the beach is gorgeous. The trolley is a kangaroo type deal and you can hop on and off all day long.
The zoo is my favorite place. It's a whole day experience. The grounds and landscaping are incredible all by themselves. Treetop Cafe has the best food there, I think.
Ummm, can't think of much else right now -- because it's time for me to get thinking about dinner.
Anyway, if I think of any other 'musts', I'll put a shout out.
Oh ... here's one more ... Horton Plaza for shopping. A way cool place.
First to the original question.... DD got her first period in the height of swim meet season, so she started out with using tampons from day one, and only uses pantiliners for additional protection on heavier days.
You are right that tss is still a concern... But it is not a very common problem. Young women just need to be educated on how often to change a tampon and how do it appropriately. (ex, always wash your hands before - not just after)
Tampons are now generally accepted as safe for even overnight use - for a maximum of 8 hours. Changing it every 3 to 4 hours is not entirely necessary. They should be changed as often as needed. (my doctor told me that taking a tampon out too soon has the potential to be just as dangerous as leaving it in too long. Her reasoning was that taking a 'dry' tampon out has the potential to scratch the sensitive tissue 'down there' and create opportunity for infection)
I have super sensitive skin, and am allergic to latex - I had some horrible reactions to pads when I was a young teen. My mom had a hard time dealing with her baby using tampons, lol. She was absolutely terrified about tss - maybe its a generational thing? All of my friends know what tss is, and what risk factors increase the chance of getting it... but no one I know is even the slightest bit worried about getting tss.
just my two cents :)
Becca
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