Do you prefer Pads (Napkins) or Tampons? Why?

I use to use both. I hated pads because I felt uncomfortable. I used the tampon during the day and pads at night. When I first starting to use tampons, my mother got the ones that had an applicator on them. This applicator would help insert the tampon. After a while as I got use to them, I didn't get the ones with applicator. I had no problems. Once they are inserted correctly, you don't feel them at all. If you do feel them, then they are not inserted correctly. The only thing with tampons, is just be careful no to leave them in for no more than 3 to 4 hours because of toxic shock syndrome. If you finally get over your nerves and start using tampons and can continue using tampons, you may find pads will be uncomfortable. But I do remember that it is each person to their own. I am aware that some people just can't use tampons. The reason why I said I use to use both, I had a hystorectomy. No more of those horrible monthly bleeding and no more kids. Yippee!!

I've never tried Tampons before. I've heard of women share their terrible experiences with Tampons because they pushed it too far inside and they went out and had fun and when then forgot that they had it in the first place until after a few days - they had to "look for it" in there to get it out. I prefer pads :D Thanks for the response on my discussion!

pads.i can't use the other,they make me ill after a few hours. too absorbitant,or something.

i prefer to use pads. Though i have not use tampons yet but i just dont like the idea of using it. Just like you, im scared to push it inside. i feel like, it's `painful even just the thought of it.hehehe

I prefer to use pads (the ultra thin one). I had tried using tampon (got a sample from a grocery) and I do not feel comfortable with it. I even find it uncomfortable pushing it in.