Female hygienic tampons have been known since ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. In those distant years, the fair sex used them, since there was still no underwear to which a gasket could be attached. In the 21st century, every woman wants to feel confident and independent. Therefore, experts made a lot of efforts in order to help her in this and create convenient and reliable means of protection.
Modern swabs
Since the middle of the last century, research has been conducted aimed at making life easier for women during critical days. Not the last place in this industry is occupied by Ob tampons.
These are small-sized cylinders of absorbent material with rounded ends and a special thread for easy extraction. Tampons are classified according to their degree of absorption. It is conventionally designated from two to five drops. The greater the intensity and volume of discharge, the greater the degree of absorption must be chosen.
Depending on the method of administration, tampons can be with and without an applicator.
Leading position in the tampon market
Not the last place in the preferences of many women is occupied by Ob tampons, the price of which perfectly matches the quality. And all because for more than half a century the best specialists have been working to ensure that these hygiene products meet all the requirements.
Over the years of development, a special SilkTouch coating was invented, which allows you to insert a tampon into the vagina without resistance without using an applicator.
The second innovation can be called spiral grooves on tampons, which contribute to better absorption and distribution of moisture and more reliably protect against leaks. This invention is used only Ob tampons. Testimonials confirm the effectiveness of this know-how.
It is worth noting a wide range of tampons, which takes into account the characteristics of the body. Thanks to this, any woman can easily choose for herself exactly the hygiene product that suits her best.
Company foundation history
Today Ob tampons are manufactured by a company that is part of Johnson & Johnson Corporation. It arose in the mid-50s of the last century in Germany. It was then that the doctors of Mittag and Khan in the city of Wupertal decided to try pressing cotton with a cigarette press. The success of their invention surpassed itself and revolutionized the market of women's tampons, allowing them to produce more than 10 thousand units of products per year.
The name ob appeared a few years later. In those days, women were very shy of critical days and were in every way afraid to mention them in conversations. Of course, bulky sanitary pads created a lot of inconvenience for them. Therefore, the German ohne binde , which translates into Russian as "life without gaskets," has become the company's secret slogan.
Over the years, the Ob tampons have gained recognition among millions of women for their convenience and ease of use. In addition, the developers did not stop their research for a moment. At the end of the 20th century, they invented the already mentioned SilkTouch sliding coating and spiral furrows. A few years ago, OptiBalance technology was presented, which allows you to preserve the natural microflora in the vagina even during critical days.
Original Series Swabs
These are the simplest classic Ob tampons. These personal care products do not have any additional improvements besides spiral longitudinal grooves. In size, they have a classic length and diameter, are convenient for use by adult women, and when swelling, they take on a body shape. These tampons are not recommended for use by young girls, especially virgins, because when they are soaked, they become large in diameter, which can make them difficult to remove.
In this series, three degrees of absorption are presented: normal (3 drops), super (4 drops) and super plus (6 drops). This means that they are not suitable for meager discharge. But they will behave well in the first days of menstruation, even at night, when the risk of leakage increases.
The price of packing a classic series of 16 pieces is about 160 rubles.
Comfortable tampons ProComfort
Updated Ob tampons from this series feature an additional special SilkTouch coating. It makes the surface as smooth as possible so that the process of insertion into the vagina is as comfortable as possible.
The thing is that most tampons are made from cotton wool or a polymer similar in structure. It has small villi that can irritate the walls of the vagina during administration. Some manufacturers neutralize this effect with special applicators. But this increases the size of the swab, and it becomes difficult to hide in a hand or pocket. The ob motto is stealth and compactness. Therefore, researchers have developed a coating that can replace the applicator, but does not reduce the absorbent capacity of the swab.
In this series of “Obi” mini-swabs stand out from the rest by their compactness. They have a degree of absorption of only 2 drops. But this is a great option for girls who are afraid of damaging the hymen. Silk-coated swabs are sold for an average of 190 rubles. (packing - 16 pcs.).
Night swabs
Interesting developments were applied in yet another series, which presents Ob night tampons. Photos of these hygiene products show that they are supplemented with special wings to prevent leakage. The line is represented by only two types of tampons: 4 and 5 drops. This is due to the fact that at night a very high degree of protection is needed. After all, when a woman is sleeping, she cannot replace a tampon. Reliable protection leads to a high price: a package of 16 pieces costs about 210 rubles.
If you are not sure that they are reliably protected against leakage, you can play it safe with daily pads. They do not create discomfort and guarantee additional protection.
Obi with applicator
There are also options uncharacteristic for them in the series of this company. Lovers will appreciate the Ob tampons with a recent applicator. Despite their specific design, the developers managed to maintain maximum compactness. Small applicators are quite convenient to use, although they give a lesser degree of control over the input process and the location of the tampon. But there is a separate category of girls who without this device cannot properly use this personal protective equipment.
This series also presents only 2 degrees of absorption - for 3 and 4 drops. Tampons with a greater degree of protection cannot be made compact, and smaller ones are introduced without additional help. The novelty has a fairly high price - 230 rubles per pack of 16 pieces.
Terms of use
That there were no problems with use, in each pack there is always an instruction. “Obi” are tampons that are more convenient to use than the rest, but there are no exceptions to the general rules for them.
Firstly, during menstruation, special attention should be paid to cleanliness, since blood and tearing away tissue are ideal soil for the development of pathogens. Tampons can only be installed and removed with clean hands.
Secondly, only a properly located swab gives a full guarantee of protection and a sense of comfort. Beginning to use this hygiene product, women are afraid to insert a tampon deep enough into the vagina. This causes terrible discomfort for them, and the tampon itself can simply fall out. The correct location of this hygiene product is the second third of the vagina. There it is not felt, and is reliably held by the muscles of the pelvic floor.
Thirdly, it is important to remember the time of use. Obi tampons receive only positive reviews due to the comfort they provide. But do not forget that you cannot use one swab for more than 8 hours, regardless of the time of day. Count the time so that you have time to change them in time.
Tampons "Obi": reviews
Modern women can no longer imagine their life without such a hygiene product as tampons. Reviews say that the Ob is very convenient to use. Especially in situations where it is not possible to change the hygiene product every hour. And “Obi” is a favorite among women among many other brands due to the already mentioned SilkTouch coating. Almost all women in their reviews note that it makes the introduction and removal of tampons very easy and comfortable.
Tampons and virginity
There are many myths and fears about the use of tampons by virgins. With the right choice, this ceases to be a problem at all.
Earlier it was mentioned that Ob tampons are also available in mini-versions. They are optimal for young women who are just starting to get acquainted with them. After some practice and gaining experience in using this hygiene product, girls can use larger swabs without problems. In rare cases, the diameter and elasticity of the hymen are contraindications. In any case, it is better to consult a gynecologist before using it.