Super Tampons
Super Tampons
Super tampons are designed to support you during your menstrual flow. They are ideal for use on medium to heavy-flow days. You can find a wide variety of Super Tampon brands at CVS. Choose from options such as the full-sized Tampax Pearl tampon to the discreet, pocket-sized U by Kotex Click® Compact tampon. Support your active lifestyle with a tampon from Playtex Sport or opt for an organic cotton tampon option such as those from Tampax Pure or L. Organic Cotton. Discover these options and many more at our website or in your local CVS store.
What Is The Biggest Tampon Size?
When looking for the right tampon to help during your period, you will quickly find that there are several sizes available for different output levels. As everyone with periods knows, at different points of a menstrual cycle there are different levels of absorbency needed. Choosing the best tampon size is critical to absorbing all output and avoiding any potential embarrassment. Here is an explanation of tampon sizes available:
Light: The smallest size, for the lowest flow days, absorbs under 6 g of output
Regular: Light to medium flow days, for 6-9 g of output
Super: Medium flow days, for 9-12 g of output
Super-Plus: Medium to heavy flow days, for 12-15 g of output
Ultra: The biggest size, for the heaviest flow days, for more than 15 g of output
Are Super Tampons Safe?
Menstrual cycles typically last 3-7 days, with the heaviest flow occurring during the middle days. Using tampons during your period is an effective way to manage the blood that naturally comes out of your body. Super tampons are effective on medium flow days, the times before and after the heaviest days. It is proven that, when used properly, super tampons are safe and can be used without cause for concern. It's important to note that tampons should never be left inserted beyond the time they are saturated. Doing so can lead to infections and illnesses, such as toxic shock syndrome (TSS), which can be fatal.
How Long Does a Super Tampon Last On Heavy Flow?
There is no set length of time that a super (or any sized) tampon will last. Its absorbency time is based on the amount of blood put out by the body. For a super tampon, once 9-12 g of output has occurred, the tampon should be replaced as it will be saturated. Some of the options available for super tampons include:
Tampax Pearl Tampons with LeakGuard Braid, Unscented, Super
Playtex Sport Tampons, Unscented, Super Absorbency
CVS Health Tampons Super Unscented
U by Kotex Click Compact Tampons, Unscented, Super
How Big Are Super Tampons?
Super tampons are designed to hold between 9 to 12 grams of menstrual fluid. They are typically used within the first couple of days of your period, when menstrual flow is at its heaviest. They absorb more fluid than a light or a regular tampon.