Choosing Feminine Products

Many girls rely on their mothers for advice on which feminine protection products to use when their period begins. However, the feminine protection products that work best for your mom may not work best for you. And not all girls have mothers or someone they feel comfortable talking with.

Always takes the hassle (or embarrassment) out of choosing the right product or system of products to meet your needs.

Basically, feminine protection products absorb menstrual flow. They can be worn externally using pads placed in underwear or internally using tampons. Many girls and women use several products as a "system." For instance, pantiliners are great for those days right before your period when you're not sure it's coming. Once it starts, you may want to try a variety of Always pads during your first few periods to gauge your flow, or choose to use tampons.