I've used reg, heavy & overnight (all w/ wings) in the days before I switched to tampons because they work so well! I still use them at night or on the last day/s. Despite being a bit pricey, I feel they've nailed the design. The best part is no... +
I've used reg, heavy & overnight (all w/ wings) in the days before I switched to tampons because they work so well! I still use them at night or on the last day/s. Despite being a bit pricey, I feel they've nailed the design. The best part is no skin sensitive itch/ rash thanks to its cotton-like feel. They absorb like crazy, rarely leak or stain thanks to their tapered shape. Before Infinity came my way (ha!), I used Kotex O/N all the time. Yeah, I know.......so bulky but I desperately needed it for my super-heavy flow. No more! :) -
For my super-heavy flow, it lasts for 2-4 hrs (active) and for 5-6 hrs (overnight). Insertion is very easy, removal tends to be slightly painful - I expected this given how much it expands. In comparison, Super-Plus (Tampax or UBK) lasts for 2-2.5... +
For my super-heavy flow, it lasts for 2-4 hrs (active) and for 5-6 hrs (overnight). Insertion is very easy, removal tends to be slightly painful - I expected this given how much it expands. In comparison, Super-Plus (Tampax or UBK) lasts for 2-2.5 hours (active).
Because I've figured out how long it lasts for my flow, I've rarely faced leaks. To help, I always wear a thin pad/ liner. I'm most grateful for Ultra (or any tampon!) when I stand up after hours of sitting. Even w/ the thickest of pads, I used to make a mad dash to the loo to prevent a mini-Niagara Falls down there! It's truly the longest lasting absorbency I've found, whether at work or on the road. Hopefully, Tampax will someday introduce it in Compak?
The only bad part is availability in Canada and so, its price. Well (dot) ca is the ONLY Canadian online retailer to stock Ultra @ $7 for 18ct.
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