Tampon curls? Whaaaat?

Apr 7, 2014

Kyraa D.

I don't get my period so I guess that could be one way to use the tampons I still have.. I don't know about that tho xD
probably just going to stick with braiding or a curling iron :s ahahah.

Apr 7, 2014

Kyraa D.

^ maybe she's too poor or something to afford a curling iron (didn't watch the video)?
that's the only reason I can come up with (x

Apr 7, 2014

Raylene I.

I watched she said it's cotton same size as hot rollers heatless and only $2.

Apr 7, 2014

Raylene I.

It looked cute... Lol I'd rather just do rag curls or flexi rods personally haha.

Apr 7, 2014

Emily W.

Tampons are expensive! Sponge rollers are like a dollar a pack, I'll stick with those.

Apr 7, 2014

Ashley B.

Harlyn- OMG finally someone that is up on the cups! 👍

As for tampon curls...tampons cost too much money to waste. I'm good with my Remington iron. Lol

Apr 8, 2014

Emily W.

If your maxi pad is growing mold you are WAAAAAY past due for a change...

Apr 8, 2014

Emily W.

I've never heard of that, and I have used pads (both regular and foam) for years without issue. Pretty sure there would've been a massive recall if they were contaminated.

Apr 8, 2014

Emily W.

TSS happens from bacteria bloom caused by wearing a feminine products for hours too long. It mostly happens from tampons (women leave them in too long and it allows bacteria to grow). Very rarely does it happen from a pad, and only if you leave it on past recommended change times (e.g. 12 or more hours).

User error does not mean that the products are inherently bad. People fail to read to follow instructions, and bring problems on themselves.

Apr 8, 2014

M G.

Wow! I've never heard of the Menstrual Cup. Just googled it, hmm intresting.

Apr 8, 2014

Raylene I.

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by toxins released by certain strains of common bacteria. Although anyone can experience TSS, it occurs most often in healthy adults. The wound through which the bacteria gain entry is often minor or unnoticeable. Toxic shock syndrome has become linked with the use of tampons. TSS develops quickly and may be fatal. Still, this disease is fairly rare.

Causes of Toxic Shock Syndrome

Toxins released by particular strains of extremely common families of bacteria called Staphylococcus, Streptococcus,and Clostridium cause TSS. These bacteria are everywhere, including on our mucous membranes such as the throat, mouth, nose, and vagina. Most strains are harmless, but some bacteria release a threatening toxin (poison) into the blood.

Sepsis is a body-wide response to infection caused by bacteria or other substances. Septic shock is a serious case of sepsis, where the body goes into shock (life-threatening low blood pressure). TSS is a special form of septic shock caused by the toxins of the Staphylococcus and Streptococcus bacteria.

Toxic shock syndrome can occur when women use tampons, especially "super-absorbent" ones. Toxic shock sprang to public attention in 1980, when over 700 women were infected around North America. Most of these women had recently switched to a new super-absorbent tampon. It's still not clear why this type of tampon increases the risk of TSS, but it may be related to a "drying" of the vagina. Women who leave a diaphragm in place for more than 24 hours are also at an increased risk of TSS.

Many cases of TSS aren't related to tampon use, but occur after surgery, accidental injury, or childbirth. Cases due to Streptococcus usually arise following surgery, but sometimes infections of the skin can result in TSS. Cases due to Clostridium more commonly occur after childbirth and medical abortions. Staphylococcus is generally responsible in tampon-related cases.

http://chealth.canoe.ca/channel_condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=129&channel_id=16&relation_id=55900
**copied from the above website**

Apr 8, 2014

Brianna M.

I have so many super tampons I don't use and I think I may have to try this! Lol the curls come out so freakin nice! Lol and they have volume! I posted a thread a while back about cheap rollers and got no response lol but I like those curls! :)

Apr 8, 2014

Andrea O.

This post was super informative.

Apr 8, 2014

Mahmuda A.

Gotta agree with Raylene about TSS. I read a lot of medical journals regarding this matter.