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[Tc]

Hiya ladies. I dont know if anyone else has ever had this problem but.. .
All my life I found sanitay products made me sore  tampax irritated me. I used them when I realy needed to and could never wear them overnight . But pads did the same. I never used perfumed ones but during period I would get so sore. I used to think it was my own blood irritating me when using pads but...

No periods now and using pads for bladder issues and the same thing is happening. I always buy the well known brands for bladder issues.

Can anyone relate or advise thank you.xxxx

[Taz2]

Hi Tc. I had this problem too and found that most brands add a deodoriser into the pad which can cause soreness and irritation. I can't remember which brand I found which didn't contain the deodoriser but it was a lesser known one. It's probably worth Googling.

Taz x

[Tc]

I am ordering maryjane book on Friday birdy
Taz2 and countrygirl. I will try to check out maybe there is a sensitive brand?
I hate the perfumed ones and never used them again after a bad experience.
But deodoriser. I never thought of that. It might not be perfumed so you wouldn't know but still chemical.
I always found the liners with cotton o.k but I need more than a liner now.

[Robin]

There's the  totm pads and liners available at Tesco or their own website  and also natrucare liners at Waitrose. Both are organic, skin sensitive and without all the nasties. I struggled for years but can use both of these brands

[CLKD]

I found pads never did what it said on the packet, I never found any that were comfy.  They leaked; they rubbed; stuck  that was the worst type; sometimes a double pair of cotton panties was the way to feel comfy.  I didn't dribble much but when a period struck, I had to wear double layers at night ........

[Shadyglade]

I tried to be environmentally friendly and bought some with no plastic backing.  I can't remember the name but they are in most shops.  Anyway, after a few days I experienced a fishy smell and thought I had an infection. But no, when I changed back to tenna, it went away.  Have tried them again since and the same happened so obviously the pantie liner themselves.

[CLKD]

Lots of talc might ease the inner thighs as will 'savlon' or 'vaseline'

[Shadyglade]

Lots of talc might ease the inner thighs as will 'savlon' or 'vaseline'

I don't know why but that sounds ever so slightly rude CLKD. 

[Tc]

Haha. You ladies are brilliant  thanks for your replies.
Robin I will look into that it sounds promising thank you.
Clkd. I thought talc was a big no no. I might be wrong. My nan used it til she died at 96 and my generation had their buns liberally covered in it as babies but I thought it had fallen out of favour.

Shady. Thank you for your experience. I wont try those then.
that's why I love this forum. Where else could you have this conversation?
Xx

[CLKD]

Supposedly it can contribute to ovarian cancer .......... however, needs must!

Shadyglade 

[Maryjane]

TOTM is what I like my gynae recommended them. Time of the month.

Tesco's now sell them, not cheap but what is about this VA business 😡 🤬

[Tc]

I will look for them maryjane.
Humdinger will look at these also. I think it might be the actual fabric or filling. Not so much itchy just sore.
I left off the T lady pad today cos I was sore and...wait for it  .
I fell over shopping with my mum. Shes 80 but she saved me from smashing my face up. I'm o.k but when I fell I wet myself!!
Realy need to find some pads that dont make me sore it was o.k when it was period only few days a month but now I think its permenant especially after today so thanks for your tips ladies.

[Tc]

Talc is a no no

[dahliagirl]

I have always had a problem with the front door key 

[Saffy]

What about cloth pads and liners TC? If it's just for urinary incontinence they can just be chucked in the machine. There are all sorts of sizes, shapes and thicknesses available so you're sure to find something to suit. Luxury Moon https://www.luxurymoon.co.uk/?main_page=page&id=6&chapter=0 is a good UK supplier and she will advise, I'm sure.