Ladies, TOM products and exercise? Possible TMI.

LaurenAOK

Hello lovely fitness ladies! I have a question, it's a bit icky but I just have to see if someone has the same problem and/or a solution.

I've been working out during TOM even though I get killer cramps. The problem I've been having is actually which, uh, products to use. I can't exercise in pads because it's way too uncomfortable. But am I the only one who finds that tampons don't always, erm, "do their job" during exercise?

I'll go to shower after a good workout and see that my underwear are totally stained... ugh. I'm tired of exercising during TOM meaning that I have to hand-scrub my underwear every day. It's gross, it's time consuming, and I'm lazy.

Does anyone else have this problem? Have you found a specific brand that works better than others for exercise? Please do share.

Tandksmommy11

Have you tried using a panty liner along with a tampon? The liner is much thinner then a pad would be but ti would still protect your panties from staining. I've never tried them but the Playtex Sport are supposed to be good for active women.

rose_ruby

use a bigger tampon and pad?

CollisionofNova

Diva cup! I've used one for years and haven't had an issue.

carrieliz81

Love me my tampons, and have not had issues with them during exercise....

shiseido_faerie

I agree with the panty liner/tampon combo

Or a Diva Cup (though, if you're grossed out by hand-scrubbing your underwear that might be too much for you lol)

JaySpice

Even the thin pads are uncomfortable?

Superchikanthem

The diva cup. I just started to use it and it works so good! It makes a suctioned type seal so you won't leak! I do use a liner when I'm feeling a little insecure that day but that's about it.

msdoan

Diva Cup all the way!!!

mallorybriann

I LOVEEEE Always Infinity!! The best pads EVER! I buy the "overnight" ones, since they are longer. They are super, super thin and comfortable.

http://www.always.com/infinity/always_infinity.jsp

shiseido_faerie

Ha! Relieved (and surprised) to see other DC users :P

GasMasterFlash

Forgive my ignorance, but can one use two tampons at once, and maybe tie the strings together?

abberbabber

Make sure you change tampons right before your workout, shouldn't be a problem. I use the ones specifically for "sporty" women or whatever and I havent' had a problem

run4yourlife

I agree with the Diva Cup. Fabulous invention!!! However, I've never had a problem with leakage when using tampons either.

msdoan

Ha! Relieved (and surprised) to see other DC users :P

Funny, me too! Since I switched to it I have never, ever gone back and never, ever will!!

california_peach

I think it's time to super size those tampons.

Contrarian

Forgive my ignorance, but can one use two tampons at once, and maybe tie the strings together?

I use 3 and braid the strings.

I agree with the tampon/panty liner combination.

EmCarroll1990

A You by Kotex liner is super thin so I'd recommend that with a more absorbent tampon just for when you're working out.

MrsLVF

I assume you're using the highest absorbancy. You could take a break & change your tampon before you leak.

But if your flow is too much for that you should see your Dr.

JillSandm

Diva Cup!!! Been using for 5 years, can't imagine life without it!

abberbabber

Forgive my ignorance, but can one use two tampons at once, and maybe tie the strings together?

:noway:

ElizabethRoad

Buy some cheap underwear at the dollar store and throw them out afterward.

rahrahrita

I use Playtex Sport all the time regardless of whether or not I'm exercising. If my flow is heavier, I wear a panty liner too. I NEVER wear pads.. i just think they feel like a diaper.

angieleighbyrd

I use the platex sport tampons. They work good.

angieleighbyrd

Forgive my ignorance, but can one use two tampons at once, and maybe tie the strings together?

Sure if you don't mind toxic shock

tehzephyrsong

Bigger tampon and liner, or tampon and pad if you leak a lot.

Or don't exercise when the communists are in the funhouse, one or the other.

cyclerjenn

I use the Playtex Sport and I love them. I do seem to have a heaver flow when working out so I need to have a fresh one when I start and change as soon as I finish my workout.

Contrarian

Forgive my ignorance, but can one use two tampons at once, and maybe tie the strings together?

Sure if you don't mind toxic shock

Why would 2 tampons give you toxic shock?

LaurenAOK

Thanks for all the advice! I'll definitely have to try the Playtex Sport and maybe a pantyliner too

And I have heard wonderful things about the Diva Cup, but I think I'm a little to squeamish for it, hahaha.

Miss♥Ivi

I'm afraid of even googling that Diva Cup to see what it is lol First time I hear of it.

I'd super size the tampon and wear a pantyliner like others have suggested.

abberbabber

Forgive my ignorance, but can one use two tampons at once, and maybe tie the strings together?

Sure if you don't mind toxic shock

I hadn't even considered that...my :noway: moment was trying to figure out the, uh, mechanics of using two tampons lol.