Being a woman that has tried many brands for feminine care, THIS is the top notch tier of tampons. The applicator is Plastic; SUPER easy to use, literally glides with ease like no other, no snagging, cutting,the applicator head opening up, NOTHING..& does Not hurt during application unlike other brands. Tampax ALSO sincerely cares about feminine care, because they made the tampons free of bleach or dyes SO you aren't just putting any type of tampon inside of your body and they made them specially to open up to fit inside your body, unlike other brands... Secondly, as a woman that is diagnosed with endometriosis I JUST want to state that it may seem cheesy/corny/tacky to review a WHOLE tampon, However THIS may help a woman that's ACTUALLY having pain during her cycles due to cysts/endometriosis & if I didn't have Tampax pearl, there'd be days that I wouldn't have been able to work or do other activities due to my cycle. Tampax pearl is ALSO created VERY thoughtfully for women, down to the string, THAT will absorb any extra fluid until your next change, ESPECIALLY during your heavier flow days. Tampax ALSO created variety pack boxes with light, regular,super,super plus, to fit your personal needs, so THAT you're not being destructed by your cycle. Where's with pads,or even other brands I've had disastrous embarrassing leaks, & I will say hands down that this tampon is the ONLY one I would trust if I'm going somewhere or it's important,& I need reliability. I can rely on these every single time. & Without pain or discomfort,or how my other half purchased a generic type of THESE for cheaper,& they smelled strongly of bleach..which cannot be healthy at ALL. I KNOW everyone's has their own personal preference; I'm In the beauty industry with many females & some use cups or strictly pads etc.. However THIS is what works for me,& is my go to,& no other brand compares. None. I've tried them ALL.& Cutting corners to save a dollar because they can be a tad bit more expensive than say other brands or similar looking generic brands, however you're risking your health with the WHOLE dyes and bleach, you absolutely Will have leaking if you have heavy cycles; the way the Tampax string is designed is to prevent that issue..& you won't have pain/discomfort/10 mins in bathroom trying to get yourself together. It makes things so MUCH simpler and again, it's JUST reliable. I can count that it'll get me through, AND it does. & It doesn't inflame or cause any extra pain. There's no malfunctions with applicator like other brands when using..& you're not going to lose the string,& you're not going to need to wear a pad and a tampon if you're wearing the correct type for your cycle(it explains on side of the box). Which is great for someone like me that lost my mother at a young age, so I had to figure THESE things out by trial and error on my own. I'll never have to use pads with it again like when I was younger with other brands. As long as you pay attention to changing times etc... THESE are game changers. & I'm not a VERY open person about things like THIS, However maybe it'll help a teenage girl at lacrosse practice that has to run laps and the other brands aren't completely stopping the flow from leaking; the ultimate embarrassment. & The way they're designed you can be discreet with them by putting them in the Palm of your hand,or I believe they do make travel size ones/compact ones as well. Tampax nailed it with the pearl. Highly recommend this product to other women.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using regular Tampax Pearl tampons for years. The plastic applicator makes insertion easy and much more comfortable than cardboard applicators, especially toward the end of the cycle. I also like that the wrapping doesn't make a loud crinkle sound. If you can find them, I especially like the compact size of the Tampax Pocket Pearl.

As a woman myself im sure that many of you hate when Aunt Flo comes to visit. Thats why i like using Tampax Pearl Regular because i dont have a heavy flo...i just have regular! It works nice and holds for a few hours when im too busy to make it to the restroom

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I work 8 hours on my feet and struggle to get a break these give me the confidence and peace of mind to not have a leak. They are comfortable, absorbent, and a great value . I would definitely recommend them.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are definitely a great product for us women during our cycles .What's great is they have an easy comfortable applicator that doesn't pinch ,they are extremely absorbent.Never worry about leakage .They come in 4 sizes which is awesome so u can customize which one you use with how heavy your flow is .They are my go to for sure!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are good tampons that are comfortable to wear and handy to have. Would recommend. Good absorbency and easy to insert without any pain. Handy to have in the purse at all times and very discreet as well

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great design for all! Slim and sleek fitting. Comfortable enough for the day or night. No leaking here. I've been using this brand for over 20 years and it's never failed me once. I'll be buying for my young daughters soon.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using Tampax pearl for quite a while, and I find they are one of the best tampons on the market. I found this tampon to be equivalent to the current ones. I really didn't see much difference in appearance or ease of use, but that is a good thing!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In recent years I have used these products a lot, they can no longer be missing in my house, they are very useful, since they put the IUD on me, my period has become a problem, when I am these days and I have to leave the house, I only wear a tampax and it protects me very well, I just make sure to change it often, they are comfortable, I use them every day when I go to exercise, or swim and nobody notices, they are very discreet, no leaks, no problems, and you also find them in different size as if your period is very heavy or very light, I like it super and it works very well for me, with these my difficult days go by quickly, highly recommended..

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I find that this Tampax Pearl is super easy to insert. It is very comfortable to me and it has great leak guard protection which is an absolute must to have. I love the all day comfort and protection that it gives.