My Period Diary – My Period is becoming lighter
Since getting my Gynefix IUD last year, my period had gotten much heavier at the beginning. But my last couple cycles have started to change… back to normal?
No longer is my period HEAVY-HEAVY-light-light-light… but now its normal-heavy-normal-normal-light. This is a very welcome change :D!
There were so many times this past year that I bled through my pants… ruined my panties.. bedsheets.. and even bled onto my office chair! Ugh.. good thing I had my own office at the time lol!
Veeda Natural Cotton Tampons with Applicator Review
16ct individually wrapped tampons with compact size applicators
6.17 CAD available at Veeda.com
100% Natural Cotton Tampon + a Plastic Applicator
Made with out Rayon, wood fibers, additives, chemicals, synthetics, Veeda offers peace of mind that what is touching your body is nothing but the softest, most hypoallergenic and purest material on earth. 100% Cotton.
All their cotton is prepared using oxygen-based cleansing agents for a totally chlorine free, dioxin free, and pesticide free product.
Packaging
The tampons come in a small cardboard box with an easy fliptop. It’s very easy to tell regular from super from the color of the box and this is always a plus if you’re grabbing these last minute as you leave the house!
Most cotton tampons come in a paper wrapper which usually gets destroyed in my bag but not this one. You wouldn’t be able to tell from its colorful plastic wrapper that this is a cotton tampon! They’re compact and will definitely survive the battlefield of your purse or backpack.
Leaks
The tampon expands width wise all around so it expands to fit your body shape — which ideally, would prevent leaks. However I found that like most all natural cotton tampons, these tampons tend to leak well before the tampon reaches full saturation.
There were a few times I removed my tampon after seeing blood on the string but discovered the tampon still had white parts and wasn’t fully saturated. I would highly recommend wearing a pantiliner with these tampons and would not recommend these for sport or active wear.
Applicator
This applicator looks just like the Tampax Pearl Compak applicators: compact, with flat tips, and see through.
The grip is short and the grooves are too shallow which makes it hard to get a good grasp. This might be a bit tricky for girls new to tampons but if you’re familiar with tampons, then this shoudln’t be an issue for you.
The instructions say to insert or push the plunger until you hear a click but don’t do that, just push it as far as you can. Don’t force it, otherwise the end of the plunger will stick out and some of the plungers have little plastic pieces that can poke you. See picture below.
Summary
Made of 100% natural cotton, Veeda tampons come in a compact plastic applicator. These tampons expand all around width wise and like most cotton tampons, they tend to leak before reaching full saturation so make sure to wear these with a pantiliner.
If you’re looking to try other cotton tampons, try the Maxim Organic Tampons
Recommended for:
- Slow flows with a pantiliner
- Regular flows with a pantiliner
Not Recommended for:
- Heavy flows
- Sport Wear
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New Years Worldwide Veeda Tampon Giveaway!
Yes you read that right! Our first giveaway open to all readers worldwide!
TEN lucky winners will win a box of of Veeda’s 100% natural cotton tampons!
Veeda Tampons provide the comfort and reliability you value without compromising your health, the environment,or pricing.
Made with out Rayon, wood fibers, additives, chemicals, synthetics, Veeda offers peace of mind that what is touching your body is nothing but the softest, most hypoallergenic and purest material on earth. 100% Cotton.
Leave a comment and answer this question: Do you share your pad or tampon stash with anyone?
I have a huge stash that I share with friends or donate to the food bank. I used to share my pads with my sister and mom but my sister’s moved out and my mom doesn’t use them anymore.
WINNER! November Giveaway: Beginner’s Prize Pack
Congratulations to….. Amy M!
For this giveaway, we asked you: How long is your cycle? and How long have you had your period?
The purpose of these questions is to show the wide range in period cycle lengths regardless of age.
We collected answers from girls who had just started their periods to women who have had their periods for 32 years.
Although many girls hover around the 28 day average, your answers showed a range of 27 days to as long as 40 days. Many girls also reported irregular periods (don’t know when their next period is coming) which is completely normal especially if it’s the first couple years of starting your period.
Amy’s cycle is 30-35 days and she’s had her period for about 23 years now.
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Nana Ultra Normal Plus Pad Review
14ct individually wrapped feminine pads
Cute Design & Dry Fast Absorption
Thanks to a friend traveling abroad, I got my hands on these Nana pads! Nana feminine hygiene is sold in Belgium and France.
To be honest, I was a bit weary of trying these pads. Could this thin flimsy pad really handle my heavy flow? Well I took the chance and the answer is yes!
They are super thin (3mm) and although flimsy, they’re also super flexible. I highly recommend wearing these with snug fit panties. They hug every curve, flex with your body just like your normal panties and combined with the super soft cover, they feel cozy and very comfortable.
They are also a bit smaller (240mm) so I would recommend these for teens looking for a smaller regular flow pad.
These pads are meant for the slightly above normal flow days. And just like they claim, they absorb super fast and the cover still feels soft.
There is as much period showing on top of the pad as there was on the bottom and this is a good indicator that the pad is doing a good job at absorbing and pulling period away from my body.
The middle (where it absorbs the most) can feel a little soggy once it becomes saturated but the pad is very breathable so I didn’t feel sweaty down there. I have worn far more uncomfortable pads that have absorbed less.
I didn’t find that the cute cover design did anything to direct the absorption though. My period looked like it just absorbed and spread out on its own. I didn’t experience any period flowing over the sides so there were no leaks!
The cover has a distinct front and back. The front has a cute heart and the back splits into two with a noticeably empty space in the middle.
I don’t quite understand this design because I find that when I lean back, my period slides down the middle of my bum and that’s where I need the most absorption. I prefer to have my period stay close to the core or middle and away from the sides so I don’t understand why they would want the period to absorb closer to the sides.
Summary
Super thin, flexible, and a cottony soft cover make this pad one of the most comfortable and cozy pads I’ve ever worn. Absorption is fast and the pad does a great job at pulling moisture away from your body. When the pad reaches saturation it can feel a bit soggy but the pad is very breathable so it’s still comfortable and doesn’t feel sweaty down there.
The back end of the pad splits into two with a space in the middle so if you prefer more protection in the back I would not recommend this pad.
If you are looking for a pad with more protection in the back, you may want to try the Always Infinity Overnight pads or the Stayfree Overnight Ultra Thin pads.
Recommended for:
- Regular – Regular Plus flow
- Day time wear
- Teens looking for a smaller fit
Not Recommended for:
- Night time – wear a longer pad
- Those who prefer more protection in the back
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