Ideally, a tampon should last about 4-6 hours. If you remove a tampon after 6 hours and it still has a lot of “white” showing or it’s uncomfortable because it feels dry, you should go down a size. If you fill or overflow a tampon in less than 4 hours, go up a size. How do I know if my tampon is full? Is there still a lot of white left on the tampon? If so, you should consider lowering your absorbency. Many consumer associations and governmental institutes have tested the safety of feminine hygiene products in recent years. It should be noted that all of these tests (Que Choisir, DGCCRF in France but also in Switzerland) have verified the safety of these products. Likewise, ANSES carried out a quantitative assessment of skin health risks. “It concluded that there was no health risk in tampons, sanitary napkins and/or pantyliners – whether these chemicals were detected or quantified.” – ANSES, Safety of intimate protection products, June 2018.

And as always, if you are worried about your periods, take your concerns to your healthcare provider. Do I have to use tampons? One moment, it's a downpour - heavy and unrelenting. This is often the onset of your period. It's like that spring thunderstorm that starts with a few droplets but soon transforms into a downpour. This is when you're looking for your super-absorbent raincoat or, in this case, a super-absorbent tampon. You can change your period products for different reasons, not just because they’re always full, so there’s not an exact answer here. However, 3-6 products per day (pads or tampons) is normal. If you’re using less than that, you may not be changing them enough for health and hygiene. If you’re using more than that because they are filling up fast or leaking, you may want to try a bigger size. How heavy is too heavy? Ideally, a tampon should last about 4-6 hours. If you remove a tampon after six hours and it still has a lot of white showing, or it’s uncomfortable because it feels dry, you should go down a size. If you fill or bleed through a tampon in less than four hours, go up a size. How do I know if my tampon is full? Light - Low absorbency tampons, recommended for light bleeding or spotting, which usually occurs in the last days of menstruation.For moderate menstrual flow, mid-absorbency tampons are most suitable. Remember, the severity of your period can change each day and may not align with your previous cycles. Hence, it's best practice to have tampons of lower or higher absorbency handy at all times, even during a medium flow period. End of period flow: Lighter days demand lower tampon absorbency If you’ve ever wandered down the feminine hygiene aisle at your local supermarket or pharmacy, you’ve probably noticed there are loads of options when it comes to pads and tampons. How do you know which of all these different types of tampons to choose? Then, the rain eases, becoming a gentle drizzle - this is your period transitioning to a more manageable flow. It's not over yet, but it's definitely not as intense as the initial rainstorm. You can trade your raincoat for a small umbrella. With so many different absorbencies and varieties available, you may be wondering which tampons to choose.

The manufacture of tampons is not overly complex: each component selected meets a unique need, and is always certified by independent experts to ensure its safety. The intensity of menstrual bleeding can fluctuate significantly, changing from day to day, and even hour to hour. This dynamic shift calls for a solution that's customisable and can adapt flexibly to your needs. Utilising absorbent period products with different degrees of absorbency according to each menstruation phase is exactly such a solution.

We share our safety assessments with scientists, healthcare professionals and authorities to ensure that our products can be used safely. We also work with independent organisations, who perform more than 10,000 tests per year on our tampons and their components. These experts confirm that our tampons and the substances used in their manufacture are safe to use.