The compact tampon! (Tampax Compak Super)

Member Name: k-bizzle

Product:	Tampax Compak Super
Date:	15/08/09 (26 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Small and discreet, smooth applicator

Disadvantages: Expensive, lots of packaging

These applicator tampons are about £3 for 20, but they are also available in multi-packs and packs of other quantities as well. As they are a "super" absorbency, they are suitable for more "heavy" flow, mainly at the beginning of your period.

The outer packaging is a green and deep blue patterned cardboard box, making it better for the environment as it is suitable for recycling, with a white Tampax Compak logo in the centre, adding more contrast. The packaging does look attractive and appealing, which made me more inclined to purchase the product!

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 green plastic packaging which can fit in the palm of your hand, and more importantly are very 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 green wrapper is the plastic bright green 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 come 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 built in, which 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 quite easy to insert, but as they are bigger than the regular variety, can be quite difficult if it's your first time using tampons. The applicator doesn't usually come apart whilst inserting, unlike many of the cardboard variety. It is also not too uncomfortable (although, if it's your first time using tampons it may be a little) as the applicator is smooth. These tampons are also comfortable to wear and take out. However, if you are using tampons for the first time, I would suggest using the regular variety to get used to, before moving onto the bigger "super" variety.

To conclude, I would recommend these tampons as they are very discrete and comfortable to insert and wear, but if it's your first time I would recommend Tampax Compak Regular. Although they are expensive for tampons, the convenience of the size and comfort makes up for this.

Summary: A good applicator tampon!