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How do I earn donation points?

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There are three easy ways to earn donation points with the Always You App.

1. Earn up to 20 points each time you track your period or a bladder leak event.
2. Earn up to 10 points per day for completing your Microsteps.
3. Earn up to 5 points for each piece of content you consume.

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How do I use a Period Tracker?

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Simply input the length of your average period and the length of your last period, and let the period calculator do the rest. If you have no idea how long between your periods, make a note the next time it starts and when it ends so you have it on hand for next month.

You can also use a period tracker for way more than just predicting bleed week. Since ovulation usually occurs on the 14th day of your cycle (with Day 1 of your cycle being the first day you bleed), you can also learn and track peak ovulation.

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Menstrual cups can offer an eco-friendly alternative to tampons and pads with up to 12 hours of period leak protection. Learn how it works.

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Track your menstrual cycle and predict your ovulation period.

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Switch between tampon absorbencies throughoutyour menstrual cycle for better comfort and protection.

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How do menstrual calculators work?

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Glad you asked. Basically, your body runs on a four-part “menstrual cycle” — and while you might assume that phrase means just the week of bleeding, in actuality, your menstrual cycle also refers to the weeks you don’t bleed.

You start with the menstrual cycle (your period, when the lining of your uterus sheds), followed by the follicular phase (when the follicles in your ovaries mature and get ready for the prime time: ovulation), then comes ovulation (when the egg is released), followed finally by the luteal phase (when the egg makes its way down your fallopian tubes and gets ready to bleed). Knowing this, you can track your period and your cycle.

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Are tampons flushable? How do you properly dispose of them? Find tips and more answers on flushing tampons.

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## Please Don’t Flush Tampons Down the Toilet
No shame, we’ve all been there. The oh-so-tempting convenience of pulling a tampon out and wanting to flush it down the toilet (especially in a public restroom) seems like the perfect mess-free thing to do. We hear you...and we wish it were true. But PLEASE do not flush your tampons down the toilet. One thing we know everyone could enjoy less of is opening a stall door and coming face to face with a red, bloody, and clogged toilet. Do your part and please don’t flush tampons.
## Tampons Disposal: How to Get Rid of a Tampon
So, now that you’ve decided to never flush a tampon again, how should you dispose of it? Tampon disposal is pretty straight-forward, you can simply wrap your used tampon up in toilet paper and throw away used tampons in the garbage bin or trash. Nothing fancy. Tampon applicators, whether they are cardboard or plastic, can also be wrapped in toilet paper and thrown away and we suggest our [Radiant tampons](/en-us/all-products/radiant/regular-tampons/), which come with a CleanSeal wrapper, for quick, easy disposal.
## Tampon Recycling – What You Can and Cannot Recycle
We’ve covered the bases on can you flush tampons down the toilet  – please don’t flush them and simply toss those in the garbage along with the wrapper. But can I recycle my tampon applicator? It’s a good question. Unfortunately, you cannot recycle tampon applicators. Because tampons have been in contact with blood which is considered human waste, conventional city or country recycling streams are unable to process them.

While tampon applicators cannot be recycled, all Tampax boxes in North America can be recycled and 96% of all Tampax packaging globally is recyclable. Many of our packages are made from recycled materials, so continue helping us out and recycle your Tampax boxes after use. We’ve reduced the amount of packaging required for our products and continue to look for ways to reduce the material needed to get products into your hand. 

If you’re interested in a fully reusable period product, we suggest checking out our [Tampax Cup](/en-us/tampon-truths/what-is-a-menstrual-cup/). It’s a medical-grade silicone cup that you insert into your vagina to capture period blood for up to 12 hours. Menstrual cups work a little differently than tampons. Instead of absorbing blood like a tampon, menstrual cups capture the blood and hold it until you’re ready to change. When you remove it, you need to dump the contents into the toilet and rinse it with soap and water before using it again. Insertion, wearing, and removal can be a little tricky at first so [check out this menstrual cup guide](/en-us/tampon-truths/what-is-a-menstrual-cup/) if you’re interested in learning more. Enjoy reusing a Tampax cup over and over for up to 1 year. Good for you and good for the environment.


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The same goes for our suppliers, too, who’ve committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in the next 5 years. And we’re also big on renewable electricity - whether our sites are powered by renewable sources (meaning it’s generated by renewable energy sources, like solar or wind power), or matched by purchasing renewable electricity credits.

We’re making moves for the environment, but there is still more work to be done. We continuously look at ways to innovate with less environmental impact and more responsible consumption across our products, package and supply chain. Effective period care and protecting the planet? It’s a win-win.


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Regular, Super, Super Plus and Ultra tampon absorbencies.

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Use our free period tracker tool to learn how to track your period, find out when you are ovulating, plan ahead, and more.

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The more you do in the app, the more we give. Invest in yourself, and we’ll donate period care products to those in need.

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From 1st July 2022 till 30th June 2023 Always will donate one period product to Feeding America for every new Always You App registration and for every 100 Donation Points accumulated on Always You, up to a maximum donation of 1,000,000 period products. Only one registration permitted per name, email address, and phone number.

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 How do I help #EndPeriodPoverty with my donation points?

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The Always You App will donate period products to women & girls in need based on the number of donation points you earn from using the app. For every 100 donation points you earn, Always will donate one period product.

- 100 donation points = 1 period product donation from Always (no cost to you).
- Donations will be made to our partner non-profit organizations.
- Our partner non-profit organizations may change every few months so we can help more girls in need.

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At Tampax, one of our major goals is to reduce our overall impact on the planet. We’re doing this through the careful sourcing of the materials we use, minimizing waste created during the manufacturing process, and the responsible use of resources. You shouldn’t have to choose between effective period products and protecting the planet!
First, let’s talk about [what’s inside your tampon](/en-us/about/ingredients/what-tampons-are-made-of/). To create the absorptive core of Tampax tampons, we use ingredients — such as cotton — that are grown responsibly. You can even trace the origins of the organic cotton used in our Tampax Pure products using your phone, thanks to blockchain technology to trace every step from the field the cotton was grown to becoming a tampon.


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Did you know you need to change tampon sizes to matchyour changing period flow?

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