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A pad is made of absorbent material that sticks to your underwear and you can wear them day or night. Like tampons, pads come in a variety of sizes to meet your flow needs. Using pads is really easy, but, they aren’t for everybody. Since they are worn outside your body, you may experience a wet feelin and the stress of constantly checking for leaks. Some pads are thinner and shorter, while others are thicker and longer, it all depends on personal preference and protection needs. Always Infinity Pads even have FlexFoam technology to give you up to zero feel, zero leaks, zero bunching and zero bulk - hopefully no more diaper-like sensation.

A pad is made of absorbent material

A tampon is a small, cylindrical bundle that is made of [cotton, rayon or a blend of cotton and rayon](/en-us/about/ingredients/what-tampons-are-made-of/). It’s inserted inside your vagina with an applicator or digitally (fancy way of saying fingers), where it absorbs menstrual blood before blood has a chance to come out of your body. It’s fully inside your body with the exception of a small string (which is there to help you pull out the tampon). It’s invisible protection and virtually unnoticeable - and if you’ve inserted it properly, you won’t feel that it’s there, which is pretty much the best-case scenario when you have your period and want to be comfortable. Just remember that you [shouldn’t wear a tampon for more than 8 hours](/en-us/tampon-truths/how-long-can-you-leave-a-tampon-in/). 

Tampons come in different sizes because your flow changes every day; you should tweak your tampon absorbency to match your flow. Tampax offers a range of 5 absorbencies, from light to ultra, to give you smooth removal for your lightest days and the ultimate protection on your heavy days. Another major perk? Tampons are pretty small, so you can easily stash a few in your bag or purse for on-the-go protection - you know, in case your period sneaks up on you or if you want to be a hero and share with a friend in the bathroom.

A tampon is a small, cylindrical bundle

__Pads__ <br/>
Pads can be worn for almost any activity. Really, it’s all about what’s most comfortable for you. If you’re going swimming, or self-conscious about a pad not being yoga pant-approved, consider a tampon instead.

__Tampons__ <br/>
Tampons can be worn for almost any activity or with any outfit, since they’re worn internally. It’s all about what’s most comfortable for you. They’re a great option to use when you want to swim on your period.

Active Lifestyle

### Active Lifestyle

Did you know you need to change tampon sizes to match</br>your changing period flow?

Watch this video to learn more:

Change Sizes to Match Your Flow

## Change Sizes</br>to Match Your Flow

Switch between tampon absorbencies throughout</br>your menstrual cycle for better comfort and protection.

## GO UP </br>or GO DOWN

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__SMOOTH REMOVAL LAYER__
<br />Provides comfortable removal even on light days.

__ABSORBENT CORE__
<br />Provides protection by absorbing and storing menstrual fluid.

__LEAKGUARD BRAID™__
<br />Helps stop leaks before they happen.

__STRING__
<br />Used to remove the tampon.

Gently expands to your individual shape thanks to Tampax FormFit protection.

__APPLICATOR AND ANTI-SLIP GRIP__
<br />Helps to comfortably insert the tampon.

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__SMOOTH REMOVAL LAYER__
<br />For easy removal. 

__ABSORBENT CORE__
<br />Provides protection by absorbing and storing menstrual fluid.
<br />Gently expands to your individual shape thanks to Tampax FormFit protection.

__LEAKGUARD BRAID™ Protection__
<br />Helps stop leaks before they happen.

__STRING__
<br />Used to remove the tampon.

__APPLICATOR AND ANTI-SLIP GRIP__
<br />Designed to help prevent your fingers from slipping and get your tampon in the right place

__Pads__ <br/>
Simply check your pad to see if it is full or not. Psst: Did you know 60% of women wear the wrong size pad and can experience leaks? If that’s happened to you, try the next size up to get up to 20% better coverage day or night.

__Tampons__ <br/>
This can be a bit tricky since they’re worn internally. It takes practice to get a good feel for your flow. Tampon leaks in just a few hours? Go up a size; Tampon uncomfortable to change? Go down a size. We recommend changing your tampon every 4-6 hours; use up 8 hours maximum.


Knowing When to Change

### Knowing When to Change

__Pads__ <br/>
Pads come in a range of sizes for your unique shape and flow. Pick the size best for you based on panty size and when you’re wearing it – day or night. Don’t know your size, use the Always MyFit Quiz to find out

__Tampons__ <br/>
Tampons come in five sizes to help give you great protection on your heaviest days and comfort on your lightest. Your flow changes every day, so your tampon can, too. Pick the lowest absorbency that matches your flow each day.

Light Flow to Heavy Flow

### Light Flow to Heavy Flow

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At Tampax, we believe you deserve the best. We relentlessly pursue the best ingredients that can be used safely and we continuously assess every finished product to ensure safety. For example, rayon is a synthetic material derived from purified wood pulp and is processed into an absorbent cellulose fiber. This material helps our tampons prevent leaks, as it absorbs fluid quickly. 

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## Nothing but the best ingredients

__Pads__ <br/>
There are pads designed for overnight use, so if you want to sleep in, turn off your alarm and do your thing.

__Tampons__ <br/>
Day or night, tampons can be worn for up to 8 hours. They can stay in place no matter how you toss or turn.

Overnight Use 

### Overnight Use

Our products are designed to give you the comfort and protection you want with only the ingredients you need.

Purposeful Design, intentional Ingredients

## Purposeful design, intentional ingredients

At Tampax, your safety and comfort come first. We're committed to bringing you period protection that's backed by rigorous safety and quality standards. Our tampon ingredients undergo extensive safety evaluation before we use them in our products including a thorough science-based multi-step evaluation process. 

Plus, Tampax tampons are tested by independent, reputable scientific laboratories. For example, they have been tested for up to 1,000 harmful substances, including heavy metals, by OEKO-TEX. And they have certified we meet their stringent safety criteria.

We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to bring you safe period protection with our tampons. This includes working with experts, reviewing third-party studies and regulations, and conducting our own scientific research.

We are proud of and confident in the safety of our tampons. It is our mission to empower women to live life more fully and freely with safe, reliable protection that gives her comfort and confidence at every stage of life. 

To know more about our safety process, visit [this article](/en-us/about/ingredients/ingredient-safety/).

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## Safety first

__Pads__ <br/>
There are no known health risks associated with using them. Just make sure you change them regularly as wearing a wet pad for long periods of time can cause mild skin irritation. You can still get TSS when you’re using a pad, but the risk is the same as not using any feminine hygiene protection.

__Tampons__ <br/>
Tampons can absolutely be used safely. Just remember that they can increase your risk of TSS, so know the symptoms and what to do if you think you have it.

Safety

### Safety

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      <th>Benefit</th>
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      <td>Rayon</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
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      <td>Cotton</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
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      <td>Polypropylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help channel fluid back to the core</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>Polyethylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help with smooth removal</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Polyester</td>
      <td>Thread that sews tampon together</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Glycerin</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>Paraffin</td>
      <td>Wax that helps keep string clean</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Ethoxylated Fatty Acid Esters</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>PEG-100 Stearate</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
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      <th>Ingredient</th>
      <th>Benefit</th>
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      <td>Rayon</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>Cotton</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Polypropylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help channel fluid back to the core</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>Polyethylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help with smooth removal</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Polyester</td>
      <td>Thread that sews tampon together</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Glycerin</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
     <tr>
      <td>Paraffin</td>
      <td>Wax that helps keep string clean</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Ethoxylated Fatty Acid Esters</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>PEG-100 Stearate</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
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## Vetted and validated by 3rd party experts

Tampons have an important job: to absorb and lock-in your period flow to help you avoid leaks, so you can focus on what matters. To help prevent leaks, Tampons are primarily made from absorbent ingredients like purified cotton, rayon fibers, or a blend of both. Since a tampon is considered a medical device, our products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<br/><br/>


We know you’re here to get the facts about what your tampon is made of—so let’s get to it. 

## We know you’re here to get the facts about what your tampon is made of — so let’s get to it. 

## What are the Safety Risks?
There aren’t many safety risks that come with the use of pads or tampons. Tampons, are associated with an increased risk of menstrual toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a rare life-threatening medical condition that occurs when normal bacteria in your system release toxins. Anyone can get TSS - men, women and children - but half the reported cases of TSS are associated with women using tampons. It is serious stuff; its possible symptoms include a high fever that comes on suddenly, low blood pressure, a sunburn-like rash, vomiting or diarrhea, confusion, muscle aches, headaches and seizures. So if you’ve been wearing a tampon and feel any of these symptoms, get to the hospital ASAP and make sure you tell the doctor you were wearing a tampon. Make sure you are always wearing the lowest absorbency for your flow and remember to wear your tampon for no longer than 8 hours.

What are the Safety Risks?

What Is a Pad?

## What Is a Pad?

What Is a Tampon?

## What Is a Tampon?

### What’s Better for Your Flow?
Really, it depends on a few factors - and your personal preference, obviously. If you’re torn, check this chart to compare different benefits. Also, don’t forget: You can even wear a pad and tampon at the same time if you want. It’s all your call.

What’s Better for Your Flow?

Your Questions,Our Answers

## Your questions, our answers

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Learn about the ingredients and materials that Tampax uses in their tampons, as well as safety info to give you peace of mind with your period protection.

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