Wear a skirt? (Tampax Compak Regular)

Member Name: k-bizzle

Product:	Tampax Compak Regular
Date:	12/08/09 (19 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Very discrete, smooth applicator, comfortable

Disadvantages: Expensive, lots of packaging

These applicator tampons are about £3 for 20, although they are also available in multi-packs and packs of other quantities as well.

They come in a bright yellow and deep blue patterned box (which can be recycled, making it better for the environment) with the Tampax Compak logo in white in the centre, adding more contrast. The packaging does look attractive, which is definitely saying something for a box of tampons!

Inside the box is the leaflet explaining the instructions for use, and also the precautions to take to avoid getting toxic shock syndrome (TSS) which you always get with tampons. The instructions are good for first time use.

The tampons themselves come in bright yellow packaging which can fit in the palm of your hand, and more importantly are discrete at around half the size or less of a "non-compak" applicator tampon, so can fit in your handbag or pocket etc. Inside the bright yellow wrapper is the plastic bright yellow applicator, containing the tampon. So there is a lot of packaging, but it is all needed to keep the tampons sterile (I would suggest using non-applicator tampons if you are very concerned about the environment). However, I do find the wrappers often open on their own whilst in pockets/handbags meaning you end up having a random unwrapped tampon floating around in it!

These tampons now have a skirt, which I have to admit I do find rather pointless as it seems to have no function at all! They are also available in a "fresh" version where they are slightly perfumed; another thing I find pointless and slightly concerning as surely some people could be sensitive to perfume in such areas!

These tampons are easy to insert, and the applicator doesn't usually come apart whilst doing it, unlike many of the cardboard variety. It is also not uncomfortable as the applicator is smooth. These tampons are also comfortable to wear and take out.

To conclude, I would recommend these tampons as they are very discrete and comfortable to insert and wear. Although they are expensive for tampons, the convenience of the size and comfort makes up for this.

Summary: A very discrete tampon.