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Tampons to the Rescue

Its time for some running girl talk. So, guys (and any other squeamish people out there), step out for a quick 5k while us girls discuss some important matters, specifically the best way to manage our menstruation.

Getting our monthly period is more of an inconvenience than anything. We have to deal with bloating, cravings, discomfort, occasional pain, and moodiness (well, our boys usually usually suffer more with this one). It’s much worse for us runners who have to suffer through this discomfort during speedwork or long runs. Groan.

A female runner once asked me if I run when I have my period. Me? Of course I do! Nothing stops this bull from running.

What’s the best way to deal with the nasty monthly visitor? Just one word, ladies: Tampons!

Tampons!  One cannot have enough of them.  Check out my hefty stash…
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As you see, I have various brands of tampons: Tampax Pearl Compak, Tampax Pearl, Playtex, and Playtex Sport. I’ve tried them all and they all vary in size, comfort, material, and efficiency.  Some are just plain uncomfortable (Playtex: thumbs down, Tampax Pearl: too long), while others are so efficient you completely forget you’ve got your period.  You can run freely without worries of any mess or staining.

My favorite brand: Tampax Pearl Compak.  No, not just the regular Tampax Pearl; it’s gotta be the “Compak” one.  This brand is small (“compak”, remember?) so it’s comfortable even when you’re active.  It’s also portable; it can fit in your hydration belt if you need to change during a long run or race!  If you get the triplepack box, it has three variants: Super, Regular, and Lite depending on your needs.

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On a recent trip to the US, I bought loads of boxes of these only to find them being sold in S&R. (Next time I came back they were gone though!)  Well, the boxes at S&R didn’t have the neat little Tampon purse that came with mine…hah!

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So, never ever let your monthly period hinder you from running. Just always have a stash of Tampons waiting to be used. Oh, and absolutely no need to stock up as much as I do!

Posted on 08.17.11 to 04 Gear & Product Reviews. Tags: , , , . Subscribe to follow comments on this post. 12 comments. Add your thoughts or trackback from your own site.

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12 Responses to “Tampons to the Rescue”

  1. I never knew people would even consider NOT exercising when they have their period! (By the way, it’s super hard to find tampons here in Asia. Good thing I also brought a stash on our move.)

    Carla @ I Run, You Run said on Aug 17 11 at 5:31 PM Reply

  2. On a regular menstrual day, I even use tampons. Dito kasi sa atin hindi masyadong sikat ang tampons. Its so difficult to find tampons dito sa Pilipinas. Sa PCX and Rockwell lang ako nakakahanap ng ganyan. Paminsan sa SM pero hindi sila well-stocked. Waaah. In fairness, ang mahal niya! Hahaha…

    itskayemiranda said on Aug 18 11 at 7:40 AM Reply

  3. Hi there! I have just moved to Manila and discovered your site. It’s fabulous!!

    Just a few questions about running in Manila – I was wondering if you could tell me a bit about the ultra stadium. Some of the other blogs I have skimmed suggested that it was very busy on Tuesday and Thursday nights because there were clinics then, but some of these posts were quite old (2009). Since you appear to be the local guru – I would love some advice? Do you have evenings that you would recommend as being a bit more quiet, and would you recommend running there on weekends or at particular times? Are there clinics that you particularly enjoy? (it was hard to find reliable information about them on the interweb). I’m not in Manila for that long but really keen to get into the local running scene! Thanks!!

    Rebecca said on Aug 18 11 at 12:10 PM Reply

  4. tampax saved me on my very first marathon (tbr dream 2)and i too hoard it like crazy! sometimes i envy the boys for not having to suffer this inconvenience, but i am really thankful that it’s so much better for us now. can you imagine how it was for all those women runners before tampons were invented? yay!

    nang said on Aug 18 11 at 12:21 PM Reply

  5. ahaha! akala ako lang ang hoarder ng tampons! you should see my stash; :P

    Mai Mai said on Aug 18 11 at 2:48 PM Reply

  6. Hi Jaymie. Nice post on this subject.
    I also use tampon when swimming….no worries that the pool might turn reddish hehehe.

    Regards,
    Joy

    Joy said on Aug 18 11 at 3:36 PM Reply

  7. Hhahaha.. Natawa ako sa dami ng tampon boxes mo! Kasi – ganyan din ako! :D :D :D I’m not particular with the brand, but I buy a box or two whenever I see it at S&R, meron din sa Rockwell Supermarket dati. I am not sure now. I am so grateful that tampons were invented! HIrap yata tumakbo ng may pads. (Yes, I tried it ONCE – NEVER AGAIN!)

    Gigi said on Aug 18 11 at 4:03 PM Reply

  8. hi jaymie! I’m glad you open up this topic here in your site, tampons are very helpful medyo uncomfy lang nung una pero sanayan lang din hehe!
    tampax pearl works well for me I also have a box full of playtex sport which I brought home from my recently travel.
    now I couldn’t imagine my running life without tampons :)

    gracey said on Aug 19 11 at 8:54 AM Reply

  9. Thank you for the info Ms. Jaymie! Like u, I never stop running even when I have a period. No one will stop me. hahaha!!!

    Maria Everlinda Austria Amulong said on Aug 19 11 at 9:24 PM Reply

  10. Jeez. This is a crystal clear reminder of what women have to put up with (aside from men, hehe) when they run! I tip my cap to all women runners! I think it should be made a world-wide rule that all men who join races need to run an additional 2k after the finish line just to level the playing field we share with women. First giving birth and now monthly periods?! Good lord. I will now kiss every woman I see on Sunday as a sign of gratitutde and admiration! =)

    Lit said on Aug 19 11 at 11:47 PM Reply

  11. cool article! I also suggest J&J’s O.B. tampons it is so small it can fit in any hydration belt! I swear my life on these tampons!

    Joanne Raquel said on Sep 15 11 at 2:49 AM Reply

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