Cora Organic Applicator Tampons | Light/Regular Absorbency | 100% Cotton Core, Unscented, BPA-Free Compact Applicator | Leak Protection, Easy Insertion, Non-Toxic | 36 Count

Best organic product I have found

I’m very sensitive to the material used in other tampons which causes irritation so I decided to try this brand. No irritation at all! Feeling relieved!

My only complaint is that they do have a plastic applicator with plastic wrapping. As someone concerned about our planet, I try to minimize my plastic waste, but I hate cardboard applicators, and I can't insert tampons without one. Otherwise, these tampons are fantastic. They're organic, which is good for the planet and good for me. They also help provide menstrual products to girls in developing countries. I haven't had any problems with absorbency or leaking. The combination of light and regular tampons in this box is wonderful, since my flow changes from light to regular throughout my period. I do think these tampons are a tiny bit less absorbent than other brands, but if your flow is usually light like mine, this light-regular combo is perfect. I would recommend Cora's higher absorbency tampons for girls with non-light flows. The box says light tampons are for less than 6 grams and regular is for 6-9 grams. The tampons expand in a flower pattern (octagonal design), which I like. Some other brands expand like an accordion, which feels weird to me. The tampons go in and out easily. The applicator is easy to use, and I never have issues with it. It's a compact applicator that fits well in my purse and doesn't accidentally plunge itself while getting shuffled around. I prefer these over 7th Gen tampons, which use cardboard. Cardboard is not quite as bad as plastic, but cardboard is definitely not free from waste, either. If these Cora tampons used biodegradeable plastic, I'd give them 6 stars. Otherwise, 5 stars will do, because these are the best tampons I've ever found. Order them on Subscribe and Save to save a little. I normally pay around $12 for a box of 36.

Not a fan of the new applicator

Okay, so I've used Tampax Pearl for 8+ years. The last year, I've had an issue with getting a very mild (just uncomfortable) yeast infection during my period. I thought it was just my body doing something weird...turns out it was more than likely the Tampax Pearl. I'm not sure why...dunno if they changed their product or maybe my body suddenly doesn't like it, but whatever it is, I just can't use Tampax anymore. After a year of struggling, starting probiotics for vaginal health, going to my doctor, and taking way more Diflucan than one person should, it hit me that maybe the tampon I was using was the issue. So I decided to try an organic tampon. After searching, I ran across Cora. I LOVE them. They're super comfortable, comparable absorbency to Tampax Pearl, it doesn't hurt when you take them out (even if they're not saturated), and best of all in my case, I did NOT develop a yeast infection this month during my period!! This is the first period in over a year that hasn't ended in a yeast infection and the ONLY thing I've changed is the brand of tampon. I was a little skeptical when I read some of the reviews, but in my case, I have absolutely nothing negative to day about these tampons. I didn't experience them falling apart inside me and as long as you pull the plunger (the bottom part) all the way out before you try to insert the tampon, there's not an issue with the tampon releasing. I think some women are confused about the "compact" style and don't understand that they have to pull the plunger all the way out so it's sitting completely under the tampon, not enclosed around it, in order for it to release properly inside you. If you want to give these a shot, you can go directly to Cora's website and sign up for a monthly free trial, all you have to do is pay $3 in shipping (and you can cancel your subscription at any time). What do you have to lose??