Stay focused on your day.
From meetings to deadlines, your period doesn't have to take over the day.
Your period is happening. Your life is still happening too. Discover another way to manage your period with Tampax.
Tampax is an internal period-protection option designed to give you another choice when managing your flow — whether you're working, travelling, exercising, swimming or simply getting through your day.
LeakGuard Braid is designed to help stop leaks before they happen when used as directed.
Different absorbency options help you choose an option suited to your menstrual flow.
An internal option means less external bulk or visible pad outline under clothing.
Education and clear product information can make first-time exploration feel less intimidating.
White, fitted or light-coloured clothing doesn't have to change your plans simply because you're on your period.
Internal protection can reduce the external bulk and visible outline associated with pads, giving you another option for the outfits you already love.
Learn how it works
Tampax Pearl features LeakGuard Braid, designed to help stop leaks before they happen. It also features FormFit protection and an applicator with an Anti-Slip Grip.
Work. Travel. Exercise. Swim. Go out. Keep your period from becoming the only thing you think about.
From meetings to deadlines, your period doesn't have to take over the day.
For active days when you want an internal period-protection option.
Discover an internal period-protection option for days when swimming is part of the plan.
For many first-time users, the biggest barrier isn't the product — it's not knowing what to expect.
That's why education comes first. Learn what a tampon is, how absorbency works, how to use one correctly and what questions to consider before trying one.
What is a tampon? How does it work? Choosing absorbency First-time questions
Tampax offers different absorbency options so you can choose according to your menstrual flow and change as your flow changes.
Light • Regular • Super • Super Plus • Ultra
Learn the basics
Your menstrual flow can change throughout your period. Understanding absorbency helps you select the appropriate product for the flow you're experiencing.
Always follow the product instructions and use the lowest absorbency needed for your flow.
Tampax isn't about telling you what you should use. It's about giving you another option and helping you understand it well enough to decide whether it fits you.
Stay in the know
Understand what tampons are and how internal protection works.
Explore absorbency options and product features.
If you choose to, follow the product instructions and see whether Tampax works for you.
Build a period-care routine that fits your own lifestyle.
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Here are some questions first-time users commonly have.
A tampon is an internal menstrual product designed to absorb menstrual flow. It is inserted into the vagina during menstruation and removed after use.
Choose an absorbency appropriate for your flow and use the lowest absorbency needed. Follow the instructions supplied with the specific Tampax product.
Tampons are designed to provide internal menstrual protection and can be used during many everyday activities when used according to the product instructions.
Internal menstrual products can be used for activities such as swimming. Follow the product instructions and change the tampon as directed.
No menstrual product can guarantee zero leakage. Tampax features are designed to help provide protection, but correct absorbency selection, proper use and changing the product as directed matter.
Explore Tampax, understand your options and decide whether internal period protection belongs in your routine.
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