I'm really shocked at how many positive reviews there are about this product. I'm thinking maybe mine was just a fluke? I always use Tampax Pearl. I tried Kotex and hated them because the tampons often got stuck in the applicator and it was...messy and gross. They also leaked through easily (I do have heavy periods but this was never a problem with Tampax Pearl). Well my husband picked these up for me by accident so I gave them a try. I HATE them. So far I've used 8 and 3 of the applicators completely broke. The end part you push popped off when I tried to push it in. On top of that I have leaked through them even on light days, it's like it is too small and doesn't conform properly? They just seem cheap and flimsy to me. I will go back to my Tampax Pearl, but I had to review this because my husband lost the receipt and I wish we could get our money back for these cheap pieces of crap because tampons are not cheap, but I guess I'll suck it up and accept it.