Bandages or Tampo, Which is More Dangerous? - At the time of your monthly natural cycle (menstruation) you come, of course you will need a tool that helps to absorb menstrual blood so as not to be scattered everywhere. The tool is in the form of pads and tampons. Both devices have the same functionality even though the shape, type, and mode of use are different.
In Indonesia, tampons are seldom selected and less popular than sanitary napkins. Apparently there are factors that cause why tampons are rarely used. The factor is the emergence of stigma 'virginity' of the girls. They think that by using a tampon, it will lose virginity due to the way the wearer is inserted into the vagina.
However, for those of you who are still confused to choose between the pads or a comfortable tampon used during menstruation, you can refer to the following explanation :
Bandages
Bandages are a tool used to absorb blood during menstruation. Bandages are made of cotton pads and rectangular fabric that can absorb the liquid. How to wear pads just simply glued to the panties only. In the type of bandage itself is divided into two namely the winged bandage or any additional fabric on the sides that are useful to be folded on the sides of the panties so that the bandage does not shift so that no leakage.
Tampon
Tampon has the same function with the dressing, but has a different shape and way of usage. Tampon made of soft cotton pads the same as the bandage, the difference if the bandage is rectangular, tampon actually shaped cylinder. How to use tampon is quite unique, which is inserted into the vagina. This is what makes some women feel reluctant to use tampons.
Then, do both have harmful effects? If so, which is more dangerous between the pads or the tampons?
Bandages contain perfume that will harm the vaginal area, because as you know if the vagina is sensitive to chemical smells that can cause irritation. In addition, when using sanitary pads you should always pay attention to the time to replace them. Generally, a good time to change the pads is 2-4 hours. Because if you change the pads for more than 4 hours, then you will experience problems in your vagina. Wet pads will cause moist vagina and the appearance of bacteria that can lead to invasion of the vagina.
Just as a tampon if used for hours without replacement will have a harmful effect on health. The problem that will lurk you is the incidence of Toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a rare disease caused by bacterial infection. Tampon not only absorbs menstrual blood but natural fluids needed by the vagina. If the menstrual blood that comes out just a little, then that is absorbed by the tampon is the natural liquid.
This can cause the growth of various bacteria including bacteria that cause TTS. And the most dangerous again if using tampons for too long is, lagging tampons inside the vagina caused by the drawn thread that is disconnected from the main tampon.
In Indonesia, tampons are seldom selected and less popular than sanitary napkins. Apparently there are factors that cause why tampons are rarely used. The factor is the emergence of stigma 'virginity' of the girls. They think that by using a tampon, it will lose virginity due to the way the wearer is inserted into the vagina.
However, for those of you who are still confused to choose between the pads or a comfortable tampon used during menstruation, you can refer to the following explanation :
Bandages
Bandages are a tool used to absorb blood during menstruation. Bandages are made of cotton pads and rectangular fabric that can absorb the liquid. How to wear pads just simply glued to the panties only. In the type of bandage itself is divided into two namely the winged bandage or any additional fabric on the sides that are useful to be folded on the sides of the panties so that the bandage does not shift so that no leakage.
Tampon
Tampon has the same function with the dressing, but has a different shape and way of usage. Tampon made of soft cotton pads the same as the bandage, the difference if the bandage is rectangular, tampon actually shaped cylinder. How to use tampon is quite unique, which is inserted into the vagina. This is what makes some women feel reluctant to use tampons.
Then, do both have harmful effects? If so, which is more dangerous between the pads or the tampons?
Bandages contain perfume that will harm the vaginal area, because as you know if the vagina is sensitive to chemical smells that can cause irritation. In addition, when using sanitary pads you should always pay attention to the time to replace them. Generally, a good time to change the pads is 2-4 hours. Because if you change the pads for more than 4 hours, then you will experience problems in your vagina. Wet pads will cause moist vagina and the appearance of bacteria that can lead to invasion of the vagina.
Just as a tampon if used for hours without replacement will have a harmful effect on health. The problem that will lurk you is the incidence of Toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a rare disease caused by bacterial infection. Tampon not only absorbs menstrual blood but natural fluids needed by the vagina. If the menstrual blood that comes out just a little, then that is absorbed by the tampon is the natural liquid.
This can cause the growth of various bacteria including bacteria that cause TTS. And the most dangerous again if using tampons for too long is, lagging tampons inside the vagina caused by the drawn thread that is disconnected from the main tampon.
