It seems like I am the only person who doesn't use tampons!! I'm scared of TSS...but I'm wondering if you girls think that the comfort of tampons is worth the risk?
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Tampons
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Personally, I feel the same way. I think tampons are evil. I definately don't want TSS either. I've tried tampons and they hurt, plus the directions are kinda confusing to me. Pads work perfectly fine for me.
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What is TSS?
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
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The chances of getting TSS are so rare to begin with. It shouldn't be a factor in tampon use, you can get it without wearing tampons. Tampons are great, and they're great in comfort too.
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My gf uses the "cotton bullit" and finds it very comfortable and never mentioned TSS.What is strange for me is that I have no problem picking stuff for her at Victoria Secret but can't even touch those types of "feminine products".
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There is more chance of TSS with the Super-absorbant /Extra strength tampons rather than regular ones.
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Yeah and change it often.
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Toxic Shock Syndrome was always pretty rare, and it has become very much rarer. As I understand it, there are now researchers querying whether tampons were really to blame. (They still recommend not leaving them in too long, though.)
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Yes I have heard the same. A lot of doctors and researchers now think that TSS isn't related to tampons at all, as you can get TSS without using tampons. Tampons are very safe to use.
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I always thought TSS was from contraceptrives such as the sponge ? ? ?
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TSS, I believe, is caused by a bacteria that causes a toxic reaction. The theory is that tampons trap and hold this bacteria and toxins in the vagina, instead of flowing out into a pad.
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As long as you use the correct absorbency and change it regularly, TSS is almost unheard of. I would not recommend wearing them overnight, however.
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Ive worked in an OBGYN office for 3 years and we havent had a case of TSS since Ive been there. Its so rare and as long as you follow the directions as to when to change it you will be fine. You have a better chance of getting hit by a bus on the way to the store to buy your tampons.