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Y'all... I have a confession. Please don't disown me. I deserve to be spanked (in the bad way) and to be punished, because I have done something so horrible, but I didn't have any other choice.
I... I... I BOUGHT A BOX OF "U BY KOTEX" TAMPONS.
I know, I know. I'm sobbing because I am so ashamed. Not really, but I am not proud of myself by any means.
For anyone lost as to why this is even a problem, read this. I rant about how awful the marketing is for this product and shit on their idea of cute packaging. No regrets, either.
I bought them for several reasons. The biggest one being that I'm going to be in clinical three times a week. I love my vagina and I love other people, but unless you're well and we're having sex... I don't want those two things to come together. If I wear my Divacup, I'll have to stick my fingers inside of myself multiple times a day after being in contact (I don't give a fuck if it's gloved) with multiple unwell bodies. No thank you.
So, I'm standing in the aisle of Wal Mart, looking at all the boxes of pinks, purples, and blues. I try to avoid eye contact of the woman next to me, because I mean... I'm already ashamed for even purchasing disposable menstrual protection (let alone a brand about which I had nothing but negative things to say), but who wants to have a conversation with a stranger while in the feminine hygiene aisle? I've always notice that women don't really talk. Maybe they're like me and they start scanning items from afar so they can knock the box into their cart while still walking.
I scope out the scene. I know I can't wear Tampax, because when they expand, they're too long. I can't wear Tampax Pearl because that stupid ass braided string thing irritates the fuck out of me. I can't wear Playtex because the packaging seems unreliable. I had several tampons come open while in my purse when I was in high school. I have to keep tampons in my scrub pockets and I need durable packaging because I dig in those fuckers for pens, my notepad, penlights, calculators and other various sundries multiple times a day. I can't wear pads because fuck that.
So... Kotex was right in front of me. They're small and... DAMMIT, THE PACKAGING IS CUTE. ::sobs:: They look like little fucking candies. Half of the tampons are pink and the other half are purple. Like little delicious ass taffies. The box is a lie. I couldn't resist. I shelled out seven whole dollars for a box of thirty six, but I hid the black box of shame under my body wash, apricot scrub, and mouthwash, making a mini fortress of menstrual solitude. I wasn't ready to face them.
I'm not on my period, so I haven't tried them yet. I'm mildly excited to try them. Maybe they're awesome and it makes up for the shitty marketing (which clearly fucking worked, considering I have a box in my bathroom right now).
Dammit all.
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I had to look up several
I had to look up several things to be able to understand your blog post (I'm still confused about what "in clinical" means and why it makes tampons necessary, and I don't think I understand what you mean when you say you're gonna be in contact with unwell bodies), but if it's any consolation, I didn't know a thing like the DivaCup existed and now I do, so some good came of this after all :-)
I think your some kind of
I think your some kind of medic in training and have to be around sick people. I think you need to be working in a regular clean environment to use Moooncup or Divacup so there's bound to be a few occasions when you need an alternative. Thanks for blogging about it and giving people who don't menstrate an insight into the life of someone who does.
Sorry...
I thought that knowing what "clinical" was was common knowledge; I'm sorry. I'm a nursing student and I will have to go to a hospital multiple times a week to learn/show the skills needed to be a successful nurse (called "clinical" or "clinicals"). That's roughly eight hours straight of being in one of the germiest environments known. I don't want to be touching my vagina after being in contact with so many germs/viruses/etc.
I also had a hyperlink that didn't carry over when this was reposted, haha. I'm adding it. Click here to read the first Kotex entry if you want.
Thanks, Jake. I'm likely overthinking things and I would be fine if I used the cup, but tampons will just be easier.
How often do you have to
How often do you have to empty your cup? I can go around 12ish hours before I HAVE to. I should be starting rotations relatively soon and hadn't even thought about this. :/
Kotex tampons
I also bought those kotex candy ass looking
Tampons, used one on my boat with a bikini,
We had guests on the boat. Apparently, half of the tube
Stayed inside me & it held my vagina open and there was leakage...a LOT if leakage. I didn't notice until I went to the head & saw the giant red stain on my bikini bottoms.
I have to believe that my woman friend would have said something to me had she noticed...but dollars to donuts the guy saw it & didn't know what to say. I was mortified!
Just make sure the whole tube comes out after you plunge it!
Good luck with those...
Re: KatieJ
Well, it depends on the day. My period lasts about six or seven days, and I have maybe two or three heavy days in there. I have to change my cup every two to three hours on those days, but I typically have on a cloth pad when I'm out and about, so leaking isn't too big of a worry. It's just not practical for me to be at a bedside and tell my patient "Lol, brb. My shoes are filling with menstrual blood."
Don't worry too much, especially if you only need to change it every twelve hours. You'll be able to empty it during your lunch break and you'll be good. Also, it helps if you have an understanding clinical instructor. You don't have to give the details (though they've likely heard it all), but I know that my instructor won't give me a hard time if I need to run to the bathroom.
Good luck when you start rotation! Clinical has been my favorite part of nursing school so far (but that's not saying much, lol).
Angst over....?
I say a girls gotta do what a girl feels good about.
Wal Mart seems more uncomfortable a thing to bear than any tampon or bloody cup.
No bad you girls, do what works!
How can we shame one another for this kind of stuff?
You can just try it and go from there...
"Lol, brb. My shoes are filling with menstrual blood."
You just gave me a laughing fit with that. XD
I would love for there to be camouflage tampons; just for the weird fun of it. ^^ Like, 6-color desert camo instead of all that cliché pink 'n similar - gosh I hate that...
Don't feel bad..
you do what you have to do. But I agree, the 'trendy' colors are ridiculous. Just give me something that works! And I have never had a tampon that didn't leak on me. I remember being in the operating room and needing to leave because it was like I was bleeding more than the patient! lol PS: There is one thing more awkward than being in the 'feminine' aisle at WalMart, it's having a male relative spot you and walk up the aisle to come and chat. Dude!!! I'm trying to pick out tampons! Beat it!
Ever tried OB?
Hi--
I just wanted to make a suggestion that you try OB tampons! They are much shorter than Tampax and I find they leak less, too. Yes, you do still have to use your hands to insert them, but remember that your vagina isn't sterile to begin with. It has it's own perfect population of organisms that crowd out the bad guys. In addition, the low pH of the vagina also discourages unwelcome visitors from sticking around. You might also consider taking supplements (or eating foods) to support your immune system and urinary tract health during this time, such as getting plenty of vitamin C and drinking cranberry juice (or taking a cranidin supplement, which scientific evidence as shown is as effective as drinking cranberry juice in preventing UTIs).
Lastly, don't beat yourself up about having to use tampons. If it's your carbon footprint you're worried about, just be extra aware of not wasting water and electricity during the week you're on your period. You'll definitely make up for one silly box of tampons!!
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