WARNING: Might be too YUCKY for BOYS!
My chosen product for my YUCK design observation...might be too gross for BOYS... (sorry sir mark, i know you have no choice but to endure this) :-)
Here it goes...
Presenting my YUCK design observation:
TAMPONS with CARDBOARD APPLICATOR
For those who don't know how to use a TAMPON here's a simple visual step-by-step process for you to undrstand how this product works.
TAMPON 101:
Getting ready:
Wash your hands and unwrap a fresh tampon
Finding a comfortable position
standing with their knees slightly bent is a very comfortable and easy way to reach the vaginal area, with the vaginal opening’s muscles relaxed.
If you’re using a tampon, you’ll see that the applicator is made of two tubes, one fitting inside the other. So you’ll need to pull the inner tube out 'till it “clicks” at the bottom of the outer tube, prior to inserting the applicator.
Hold the applicator lightly on the outer insertion tube at the grip location with your thumb and middle finger. Remember to keep your pointer finger away from the applicator. With the removal string hanging down, insert the outer tube into your vaginal opening at a slight upward angle, toward the small of your back. Gently slide the applicator all the way into your vagina, until your fingers touch your body.
Placing the tampon inside
With your pointer finger, slide the inner tube all the way into the outer tube until the ends of both tubes are even — this slides the tampon out of the applicator and into the right place in your vagina.
Removing both applicator tubes
Firmly hold on to the two tubes that are now one inside the other. Gently take out both tubes together, leaving the tampon inside your body and the string hanging outside ready for removal. When your tampon is inserted correctly, you shouldn’t even feel it. If it feels uncomfortable, it is probably not placed far enough. The uncomfortable feeling comes from the tampon rubbing against the muscles at the opening of the vagina. If this happens, simply remove the tampon and try again with a new one, making sure to insert it deeper into your body. It’s normal for beginners to try insertion a few times before they get it right.
Do not flush the applicator or wrapper. After you have inserted the tampon, you can place the used applicator back into the wrapper and dispose into a trash can.
Now that you have an idea on how to use this product you are probably wondering why some girls use them when regular pads are available?
WHY I/WE WEAR EM':
1) I wear tampons because unlike sanitary pads which makes me feel aware that I have my period, a tampon makes me forget about having the red flag up because I don't feel anything.
2) I can wear anything because there aren't any bulging pads. So no need to avoid anything white and tight!
3) Best of all... I can do sports, like swimming without worry!
THE INVENTION FROM HELL:
TAMPONS is such a great invention...until they thought of being earth friendly and decided to design a CARDBOARD APPLICATOR....
The idea of creating a bio-degradable, earth friendly, flushable applicator is great for the environment and I appreciate it. It's nice to know that I don't have to feel guilty of polluting the world with more plastic (applicators). However, the designers failed to consider the possible discomfort it may add to the already uncomfortable experience of putting on a tampon.
YUCK YUCK YUCK (Things I hate about CARDBOARD APPLICATOR)
1) Since the applicator was made of cardboard, it was dry and harder to insert than the plastic applicator because the cardboard absorbs the moisture making it less lubricated therefore more painful to insert. As a result, I tend to waste 2-3 tampons just to do it right.
2) The cardboard applicator was stressful to use because it can sometimes fall apart... It was as sturdy as the plastic applicator.
3) It is messier because it is made of paper. (Enough said.Just let your imagination work)
4) Since using the applicator is comparable to using a syringe... The Cardboard form was more difficult to use and to press unlike the plastic applicator. I end up ruining the applicator.
5) If tampons aren't inserted properly = STAIN
So although I love to be part of the whole green movement... I still prefer using plastic applicators for tampons instead of the YUCK cardboard applicator. I'd probably cut down on using plastic bags instead, but I'm not using a cardboard applicator ever again!
