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Phentex

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7. That would last about a minute if you had a heavy flow...

Reply to Poll_Blind (Reply #3)

Wed Mar 28, 2012, 10:49 AM

Mar 2012

pads are pretty worthless for any kind of heavy flow. And I'm not sure the tampon can be removed from the applicator and then reinserted for insertion, if that makes sense. I'll try it in a few minutes.

I was taught to touch as little of the applicator as possible to avoid germs (like open from the end opposite the insertion end) so I don't think I want to spend too much time touching the tampon.

Still, the thought of a moldy tampon creeps me out!

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The tale of the moldy tampon - Ladies, please read...Men...read and share with wives, gf's, etc... [View all] Maine-ah Mar 2012 OP

Definitely something you wouldn't want to see MineralMan Mar 2012 #1

it's not much comfort Maine-ah Mar 2012 #2

Almost all molds that grow on cellulose are harmless to humans. MineralMan Mar 2012 #5

If I had a vagina, after seeing that picture, I would push every tampon out the appliactor before... Poll_Blind Mar 2012 #3

fully agree. Maine-ah Mar 2012 #4

That would last about a minute if you had a heavy flow... Phentex Mar 2012 #7

I hate tampons Aerows Mar 2012 #11

It works with cardboard applicators Maine-ah Mar 2012 #13

I would bet you wouldn't have a mold problem with the cardboard ones, either. GoCubsGo Mar 2012 #24

Ok, just checked...doesn't work with the plastic... Phentex Mar 2012 #32

Maybe you'd be a diva cup kind of girl cali Mar 2012 #9

The things I learn here snooper2 Mar 2012 #16

I tried it but I didn't like it... Phentex Mar 2012 #33

I read the response and If I were a woman I don't think I would..... Bonhomme Richard Mar 2012 #6

Dear GOD Aerows Mar 2012 #8

coupons? really? irisblue Mar 2012 #10

oh lordy dana_b Mar 2012 #12

absolutely! Maine-ah Mar 2012 #14

I don't wear tampons Marrah_G Mar 2012 #15

I used OB tampons for decades. Now I'm glad I did, kestrel91316 Mar 2012 #17

Me too. n/t moriah Mar 2012 #30

Yep, no issue using OB tampons. nt GardeningGal Mar 2012 #31

This Should Be Reported To The FDA Immediately.........nt global1 Mar 2012 #18

I've been digging around the FDA website Maine-ah Mar 2012 #21

Now I'm Not Sure The FDA Regulates Tampons But Check Out This Link..... global1 Mar 2012 #26

Here Is A Recent Recall Press Release By Kimberly-Clark On Tampons.... global1 Mar 2012 #27

thanks, global1! Maine-ah Mar 2012 #28

The recall was very limited and due to possible bacterial contamination. cbayer Mar 2012 #35

I wouldn't put that thing in me for all the tea in China... catbyte Mar 2012 #19

Yikes. BlueIris Mar 2012 #20

you would think Maine-ah Mar 2012 #22

That is vile. BlueIris Mar 2012 #23

I've never used Kotex... Maine-ah Mar 2012 #25

How disgusting.... OhioChick Mar 2012 #29

Snopes has this up for discussion, but no conclusions yet. I am skeptical, but we shall see. cbayer Mar 2012 #34

Oh barf! JVS Mar 2012 #36

Related, perhaps: Robb Mar 2012 #37