If a bad odor persists after your period ends, check with your health practitioner, as you may have a vaginal infection. Tampons and Pads Tampons and sanitary pads are the primary ways of catching blood flow. Generally unscented pads or unscented tampons with plastic applicators are easiest to use. Tampons can be more comfortable than pads and allow women to perform in athletics and swimming. Changing pads and tampons every 2-4 hours is recommended.
Some women use sponges or diaphragms to catch their menstrual flow.
These women also report that these methods allow for sexual intercourse during menstruation. If you are having these symptoms during or right after a menstrual cycle, go immediately to a doctor. TSS is a relatively rare disease. Some preventive measures include not reusing tampons, avoiding tampons with a higher absorbency than necessary and changing tampons frequently. However, it is usually okay to wear a tampon throughout the night.