I find that the Party in My Pants cloth pads feel less icky than regular disposable pads. I heard a story about a friend of a friend with TSS when I was in high school and have avoided tampons for anything other than swimming because of that.
I find that the Party in My Pants cloth pads feel less icky than regular disposable pads. I heard a story about a friend of a friend with TSS when I was in high school and have avoided tampons for anything other than swimming because of that.
DS age 9
I always have. my periods have always been heavy, and so pads were never reliable when laying down. And since DS2 they are so heavy the first day I need to wear both at night, and still cross my fingers.
DS1 June 2009
DS2 June 2011
No, I'm too paranoid about TSS.
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Liz
DD (3/2010)
"Make mistakes! Get messy!" - Miss Frizzle
I doubt 8 hrs in statistically risky, but when I was in high school all of the info at that time was that you should not exceed 8 hrs. I don't know if there is good data on how long is too long.
Mama to DS-2004
DD-2006
and a new addition-ds born march 2010
I always did. It baffles me that people still use pads. I got my 1st period in 1991 at age 13 and I've used a tampon since then. I always slept in them. I didnt worry about the time. But I never knew anyone with TSS. Now I have Mirena and rarely get my period.
DD 11/2005
DS 4/2008
That's part of where the paranoia comes from, actually.
I know, intellectually, tampons now are a lot different from the tampons in which TSS ran rampant, but it's very difficult for me to give tampons overnight a chance because of that early information.
That said, if I could get over my paranoia about TSS, I'd totally use tampons overnight. Pads, even "overnight" pads, simply don't provide enough of the right kind of protection for me overnight on heavy days.
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Liz
DD (3/2010)
"Make mistakes! Get messy!" - Miss Frizzle
I remember hearing about TSS when I was a teen but I still only wear tampons, day and night. I hate pads in general but especially overnight. They don't offer enough protection.
Kelly
DS 1 12-02
DS 2 12-04
DD 07-08
Mom to two amazing DDs ('07 & '09) and a fur baby.
Gluten free since Nov '11 after non-celiac gluten sensitive diagnosis. Have had great improvement or total elimination of: migraines, bloating/distention, heartburn, cystic acne, canker sores, bleeding gums, eczema on elbows, dry skin and scalp, muscle cramps, PMS, hair loss, heart palpitations, fatigue. I'm amazed.
What Beth said.