V.V. friendly pads??

[ICNJess]

Can anyone recommend a good V.V. friendly pad? I use Always and for about the past year they have been KILLING me. It hurts to pee, hurts to sit, all the good stuff. It hurts for a few days after, too.

I think it's the pads. It's either the hormones of a period making a V.V. flare up or it's the pads, but since the latter would be easier to debunk or fix, I'd like to try that first.

So help! What do you all use?

[ICNDonna]

Since I had a hysto many years ago, I don't use pads, but you might check with Jill --- I know there are some available that don't have deodorants and chemicals.

Donna

[ICNJess]

Great! Thanks so much, Donna!!!!!

[Barryssis]

Natracare makes pads & pantiliners that are natural. I ordered them from drugstore.com, but I think you may be able to get them in health food stores. Always cause the most problems, from what I've read.

[ICNJess]

Thank you so much for the heads up. I will be switching brands ASAP!

[kadi]

I can't tolerate Always pads, but find Kotex works great for me. I get the ultrathin maxis for daily use (minor leakage), the long supers & overnights for period use. It's good to change them frequently, also helps prevent irritation.

I tried the Natracare ones & the Seventh Generation pads, but for me, they did not absorb well & tended to bunch up in awkward places.
But, everyone's different & I've heard some women are really happy with the Natracare ones.

Good luck! Just buy small packages til you find what works for you:)

[ICNJess]

Kadi,

I am so glad you replied. Our area is small and rural and I cannot find the NatraCare anywhere...and online they seem a little pricey. I get very heavy periods and need to change pads frequently, so 12 in a package for $5 isn't too good for me! I'll give the Kotex a try. Something's gotta work and be better than Always!

[aprilmae]

I had the same problems with Always and decided to try the Kotex. It made such a difference and really the price isn't too much different that what Always was!

[sami4]

The Naturapads bunched up and got lumpy so I quit using them. I also use Kotex brand without any problems. Always gave me a very sore vulvar area.
Carefree seems to be OK.
For mild bladder leaks Serenity ultra thin light works well without irritation.