text: Daughter bought this for herself after a TSS episode and she wanted to give up tampons. She loved it, but it is inconvenient at times so you end up still having to use a combination depending on your plans for the day. You MUST keep in mind, this is a blood-born item after its been used and MUST be sterilized with the appropriate cleanser, to do else could risk your life. Don't fudge on this one.