‘Tampon Shrinkflation’ Is Going Viral: Are Tampons Really Getting Smaller?

If such is the case, then why achieve this many photographs on-line seemingly exhibit that older tampons look a lot bigger than new ones? This might be on account of their applicators altering, not essentially the tampon inside.

Each Tampax Pearl and Tampax Radiance, for instance, that are way more “compact” than their cardboard predecessors because of the modern, plastic applicators by which they arrive, have been launched in 2008 and 2012, the spokesperson tells me by way of Zoom.  “Since both of those products have been available to consumers, we’ve not changed the size or absorbency of our product,” the spokesperson says.

However whereas the tampons could look like extra condensed upon opening, Tampax reiterates that there isn’t a distinction in absorbency, as a result of there can’t be: Tampons are literally thought of a class II medical device, which is identical as listening to aids, electrical wheelchairs, and a few being pregnant assessments. Because of this the FDA regulates all tampon manufacturing, absorbency, dimension, risk-assessment, design, and product testing over all, guaranteeing every model’s merchandise are as much as trade—and FDA—requirements at-large.

“Tampax rigorously tests our products, ensuring that we meet what the consumer standards are and keeps our developers safe in the process,” the spokesperson confirms. “But the most important test is whether Tampax works is for each woman in their flow.”

Tampax’s recommendation? Make certain you’re utilizing the right tampon absorbency stage in any respect factors of your cycle. “It’s worth emphasizing that we know every consumer and every flow is different, which is why we have Tampax in sizes from light to ultra,” the spokesperson says. “Everybody’s stream is totally different which is why why it is so vital to decide on the proper absorbency. If you’re utilizing a daily tampon for daily of your stream, you might not be utilizing one of the best for you.”