Not for heavy flow I rarely give a bad review but I cannot stress enough that I dislike these to the point that I would never recommend them. I have a medium to heavy flow and they are not reliable at all and a huge mess. I know that these don't have a applicator but they are just small and literally last me a few minutes. I don't think I would trust them enough to wear for a light flow either. I could see maybe someone just starting their period and using these but if they have to be out and about for awhile and have over a moderate flow I just wouldn't recommend them to save any embarrassing mishaps.

The O B tampon isn't quite as absorbent as my usual tampon. While it does give protection I seemed to have to change them more frequently. I definitely don't like that there isn't an applicator as this is very unsanitary.

A bit different I don't really like the whole no applicator thing, but I understand that it is less waste. They keep me well protected without any leakage problems. I will try again to see if I will like it more the second time around.

Effective product but.... I recently tried o.b. Tampons for the first time. Let me start off by saying that it was weird using a tampon with no applicator. The first few tampons went in the trash because they were inserted wrong and just "didn't feel right". After I got the hang of it, they were effective in that they controlled my menstrual flow. I will probably not be buying these again because I prefer tampons with applicators. One thing I liked about them is that they are discreet and have minimal packaging which is good for the environment.

i have no uterus. i vaguely remember these were a big deal because we didn't need to rape the earth mother for petroleum for lasic applicators.

Not my favorite , i have purchased these and no female in my home really cares to use them!

Love/hate relationship I am really conflicted on these tampons.. I LOVE that there is minimal packaging and super compact...but inserting them is kind of a biotch...especially if you experience dryness during your flow. They dont really stay in place for that long unless you reallly shove em in there at the right angle. (Sorry to be graphic, but hey youve been there..) These are something I just stash in the bottom of my purse for emergencies. I want to love this product but idk.. ill stick with Kotex Naturals.

I really like that they don't have a plastic applicator which makes them better for the environment, but they are hard to insert and don't seem to fit well. If they were easier for me to use, I would choose these over other brands since they have no plastic applicator and they are small and discrete.

Good and bad features These tampons have definite pros and cons. Pros: They are very tiny which makes them perfect for your purse. You don't have to worry about uncomfortable application because there is no applicator. Cons: Because there is no applicator, they can be a little messier to insert (not that big of a deal) but if you don't insert them just right, they don't absorb very well, and I even had one start to come out. Ultimately, I gladly keep these in my purse for emergencies, but this isn't my regular go-to tampon.

I really do love these tampons over the more popular brands, which I usually find to be too large & to stick out a little making them uncomfortable. These are very comfortable! They do not absorb as much as others and I don't feel as secure about leakage when using them, but their size for me personally makes up for having to change them a little more often.

No applicator tampon This tampon is not your typical tampon, it does not come with applicator. It comes wrapped in a very thin plastic and is so convenient. Its not my favorite but has worked just fine for me. It is a little uncomfortable to push in place when you first start using it but eventually you get the hand of it.

Too pricey, but they work fine I've used these many times over the years and don't mind the lack of applicator, considering they work just as well as any other brand. What I do have an issue with is the fact they cost just as much, or more, than tampons that do have applicators. While the lack of applicators is better for the environment, the cost markup isn't worth it, especially when you're on a budget.

Less Earth-killing waste Plastic applicators just end up in the landfill, never to break down. Thankfully, these don't have those. OB tampons are much easier to stick in my pocket or bra when I'm on the go and, unlike other reviewers, I've never had problems with absorbency. This is maybe because I've don't often wear these tampons on my heaviest days, or else I tend to insert them higher up than others. If anyone is squeamish about inserting tampons with no applicator, well... I'll just say that women need to be more comfortable with their own bodies or else just wear a pad.

Discreet & Handy, but not for everyone. First off, this is a tampon ONLY. No applicator at all, you literally use your finger. If this grosses you out, or you are going to be somewhere that you cant wash your hands - don't use these! For me, these are handy to keep in my purse or pocket ...or in my bra! You can hide these and use them without anyone noticing! There is no trash to get rid of, either.

Discreet and work well They are discreet and compact, easy to hide. I found them to be comfortable and provide great coverage. I rarely felt them and never had to worry about leaks. The insertion process wasn't all that different then I was use to, though they can be a bit more messier than tampons with an applicator. But extra wiping and/or carrying hand wipes will help with that. All in all I liked them. I received this product for free for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.