Here's a little run down to give you an idea of which U by Kotex® tampons are available in the U by Kotex® range: Mini tampons for when you have a light flow or in the first or last days of your period. Regular tampons for medium flow. Super tampons when your flow is heavy, particularly in the middle of your period.

Ingredients. Rayon, Water, Polyester, Polyethylene, Paraffin Wax, Pigment White 6.

Description. U by Kotex Security Super Tampons offer trusted period protection you can count on heavy flow days. U by Kotex Security Super tampons are unscented, made with natural cotton that expands to fit your body, and have a SatinSoft Plastic Applicator for easy, comfortable insertion.

"There also have been a small number of reports of infections, vaginal irritation, localized vaginal injury, and other symptoms." The recall affects only regular-absorbency U by Kotex Sleek tampons. The problematic tampons have been produced within the past two years - between Oct. 7, 2016, and Oct.

U by Kotex® products are manufactured in various locations including, but not limited to, the United States and Mexico.

Many girls start out using pads, but might want to use tampons when they do sports or go swimming. Tampons also are easy to store in a purse or pocket. Another advantage to tampons is that they can't be felt because they're inside the body. A pad may feel bulky to some girls.

Today's tampons are primarily composed of cotton and fiber, but because they are categorized as a medical device by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they aren't required to list their components. However, brands such as Kotex and Tampax do list their ingredients on the manufacturers' websites.

With U by Kotex Clean & Secure Ultra Thin Period Pads, you can focus on your day and not on your period. For all-night protection in any sleep position, try U by Kotex Clean & Secure Ultra Thin Overnight Pads with Wings and get up to 12 hours of overnight protection.

Procter & Gamble said in an April earnings call that sourcing and transportation of the materials needed for tampons have been "costly and highly volatile," according to many media reports. Tampon prices rose nearly 10% in one year, according to a Bloomberg report, and the price for pads went up by more than 8%.

‌Pros. Tampons are a great option for women who swim or do other athletic activities. They're also less visible under clothing. Some women also prefer tampons because they're easier to carry and you don't feel them the same way you do pads.

1900s to WWI: Lessons from the battlefield. During the First World War, nurses noticed that cellulose was much more effective at absorbing blood compared to cloth bandages. This inspired the first cellulose Kotex sanitary napkin, made from surplus high-absorption war bandages, which was first sold in 1918.

Kotex (for "cotton texture") was introduced to the public in October 1920. Kotex pads were K-C's first consumer product, and they were nothing short of revolutionary.

Tampons can absolutely be used safely. Just remember that they can increase your risk of TSS, so know the symptoms and what to do if you think you have it.

They can be worn as soon as your periods start. You might want to begin with slender/light tampons and then move to more absorbent tampons if needed. It's important to change your tampon every four hours to avoid leakage and the risk of toxic shock syndrome, a fatal bacterial infection.

RAW MATERIALS Tampons are made from natural or regenerated fibres made from natural cellulose, such as viscose (sometimes called rayon) or cotton, or a blend of these two fibres. Raw materials are tested for skin sensitisation and irritation.

Standard Tampon Absorbency Ratings

• Light-absorbency tampons: These tampons absorb 6 grams of menstrual blood or less.
• Regular-absorbency tampons: These tampons hold from 6 to 9 grams of menstrual blood.
• Super-absorbency tampons: These tampons hold from 9 to 12 grams of menstrual blood.