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How to Insert a Tampon, Soft Tampons & Alternatives: What Really Suits Your Body?
Whether you’re doing sport, swimming or going about your day: classic tampons have been with many women since their very first period. But not everyone feels comfortable with them. Inserting tampons is often experienced as unpleasant, and specialist products such as stringless soft tampons take a bit of practice to handle. That’s why more and more women are asking themselves: are there gentler, more comfortable ways to get through their period?
What to expect in this article:
- How best to insert tampons and soft tampons.
- Why disposable tampons often dry out the intimate flora.
- Which modern alternatives give you maximum comfort without any foreign-body sensation.
- How Selenacare helps you produce less waste and treat your body to something good.
Had enough of that dry feeling, constantly buying more and annoying waste? Discover our leak-proof, soft period underwear from Selenacare for a completely new, carefree feeling on your period days!
How to insert soft tampons & classic tampons correctly
If you would like to use a tampon or soft tampon, relaxing is the most important thing. As soft tampons have no removal string and are made of a sponge-like foam, using them is slightly different from conventional products:
- Preparation: Moisten the soft tampon slightly with water or lubricant and squeeze it out well.
- Insertion: Get into a relaxed position (e.g. squatting) and use your index finger to push the compressed sponge deep inside, in front of the cervix.
- Removal: To take it out, grip the soft tampon with two fingers by the integrated tab or push it gently downwards using your pelvic floor muscles.
The downside of tampons: why many people look for alternatives
Although tampons and soft tampons seem practical at first, they come with significant drawbacks – for your well-being and in terms of waste:
- Drying out the vaginal flora: Tampons absorb not only menstrual blood but also the natural, protective moisture of the vaginal mucosa. This often leads to itching, irritation and greater susceptibility to infection.
- Pressure & foreign-body sensation: A tampon that isn’t sitting correctly, or the material inside you, can put uncomfortable pressure on the pelvic floor – especially if you have lower abdominal pain or endometriosis.
- Mountains of waste & costs: Disposable products end up in the bin after just a few hours. Over the years, this adds up to huge amounts of plastic and cotton waste.
Gentle, reusable, leak-proof: the Selenacare alternatives
Your period doesn’t have to feel like a compromise. Selenacare offers you smart alternatives that adapt to your life – with no throwaway products at all.
1. Selenacare period underwear: the game changer for your everyday life
Forget the feeling of wearing something inside your body. Our period briefs look just like normal underwear but feature integrated, ultra-thin multi-layer technology. It absorbs moisture instantly, neutralises odours and is completely leak-proof. After wearing, simply wash the briefs and use them again and again.
Perfect for: everyday life, night-time, light to heavy flow and anyone looking for a 100% pressure-free solution.
2. Selenacare menstrual cup: up to 12 hours of freedom
If you don’t want to do without internal protection (e.g. for swimming or sport), a menstrual cup made from medical-grade silicone is the perfect evolution of the tampon. It simply collects the blood instead of drying out the mucous membranes. The natural protective barrier of your intimate area stays intact.
Perfect for: sport, long days on the go and feeling natural in your body.
3. Washable cloth pads & panty liners
Ideal as a backup for your cup or as gentle protection on light days. They are made from breathable textiles and prevent the warm, moist environment that disposable plastic pads create.
Make your period work for you
You don’t have to put up with dryness or fiddly disposable products. Switching to washable period products is not only kinder to your health and your wallet – it also means far less disposable waste. Try out what feels best for your body!
(Note: This article is for information purposes only and does not replace medical advice.)
Recommended products
Our latest innovation is a true game-changer in period underwear! Our brand-new, self-adhesive material allows for the combination of period panties with interchangeable inserts – a real change in the world of reusable period care has come! A revolutionary material In close collaboration with our product designers and textile experts, SELENACARE has developed a new technology that redefines flexibility during menstruation – a self-adhesive material! This material is sewn into the crotch of the SELENACARE Easy Comfort Basic Panties, as well as onto the accompanying absorbent inserts. This material makes changing the inserts easier and without slipping! So, the inserts can be changed easily without having to undress. The self-adhesive material allows the inserts to be inserted into the matching SELENACARE Easy Comfort Basic Panties and can be easily replaced when needed, like traditional pads. Unlike traditional pads, our inserts can be reused as they are washable! Say "Goodbye" to the uncomfortable moments of changing and "Hello" to a feeling of absolute flexibility during your period! The SELENACARE Easy Comfort Period Set The SELENACARE Easy Comfort Period Set consists of two parts. The SELENACARE Easy Comfort Basic Panties are the core of our system and are equipped with the self-adhesive material in the crotch – a brilliant base for the SELENACARE Easy Comfort Inserts, the second part of the period set. Absorbent Easy Comfort Inserts with Wetbag The Easy Comfort Inserts are equipped with the specially developed self-adhesive material on one side and are ideally matched to the Basic Panties. This makes inserting them into the crotch area of the panties incredibly easy. Thanks to this self-adhesive property, the insert stays securely in place and does not slip, without relying on uncomfortable or annoying attachment methods. With various levels of absorbency, they are ready to accompany you in every phase of your period – from light to heavy, we've got you covered. Once the Easy Comfort Inserts are fully saturated, they can be easily removed from the Basic Panties and replaced with a new insert. No need to take off the panties, as with traditional period underwear. Simply transport them in the Wetbag, wash, and reuse.
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The Period Panty Hipster convinces with its modern cut and super-comfortable fit. As with all our models, the integrated suction surface is discreetly and invisibly incorporated into the period panty. The menstrual underwear absorbs up to 25 ml of fluid. With its low-slung leg and medium waist, it hugs your body perfectly and gives a feeling of security. Light, medium or heavy days The strength of your period can vary throughout your cycle. The Hipster period underwear is ideal for the light and medium days of your period. It provides a dry feeling and does not allow fluid to leak out. On your heavier days, we recommend using the underwear in combination with a menstrual cup or tampon. If you have periods or spotting, you can use either a period slip or a washable pad, depending on the intensity of the bleeding. No restrictions, always well protected There are really no limits to the use of period underwear. You can use them in your free time, at work or on holiday. In addition to period blood, it also absorbs sweat and other fluids and reliably seals them in. Because the material is absorbent, it also gives you a very safe feeling during sports. After use, you can wash the panties out with cold water, air dry them and reuse them. This makes them a convenient, reusable alternative to tampons and disposable pads. Not only do you reduce waste, but you also save money because of their long life. Hygiene and freshness based on silver chloride (biocide active ingredient according to article 95 list) The absorbent layers of the SELENACARE products are equipped with the antimicrobial, biocidal protective finish SILVERPLUS® from RUDOLF GROUP. It prevents the proliferation of odour-causing bacteria. SILVERPLUS® is the leading silver ion technology and is certified according to the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. OEKO-TEX guarantees that all components have been tested for harmful substances and that the product is harmless to health.
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