Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons Unscented Reviews Summary

Applicator Design

Pros:

• "The smooth applicator is great."
• "The plastic applicator is easy to use."
• "The shape of the base to insert the tampon, as well as to remove it is very comfortable."
• "The Playtex Sport applicator makes insertion very easily and painless...."
• "The plastic applicator is smooth and much more comfortable than a cardboard one."
• "I do like Playtex's slimmer applicator compared to thick one used by Tampax."
• "Love these! The applicator makes it easier to insert because of the little lip they put on it."

Cons:

• "The applicator shape makes inserting the tampon uncomfortable and sometimes painful."
• "The applicator on these falls out/separates half the time, and you have to rethread them."
• "The opening tip of the applicator has sharp edges uncushioned by the cotton tampon itself, and these stab into you as you insert the applicator."
• "The plastic tip 'petals' are too far apart so they might catch you while inserting."
• "Plastic is so cheap that it pinches you on the inside. And falls apart while trying to insert."
• "Applicator very often falls apart or discharges early, making tampon uncomfortable and ineffective, so requiring reapplication."
• "The application tends to come apart of you aren't careful and you have to rethread the string or waste a tampon."

Environmental Concerns

Pros:

• "I switched from o.b. Ultra tampons to these. While I prefer applicator-free tampons for environmental reasons."

Cons:

• "While the plastic applicator is easy to use, I know it's not really an environmentally friendly choice."
• "The applicator (plastic) wasn't as good for the environment."
• "I'm also not crazy about the plastic applicator; cardboard has to be healthier for the planet and all."
• "But PLEASE find a recyclable alternative to the applicator (paper or otherwise)."

Comfort and Fit

Pros:

• "I Absolutely Love Playtex Ultra, they are super absorbent, and it's the only brand that's super comfortable for me."
• "They’re also the most comfortable tampons, as well."
• "This product has a comfortable applicator and I never experienced any problems or leaks."
• "You can feel totally secure with this product. It does not leak!"
• "These are also very comfortable; the best I've ever had!"
• "I’ll give it to you that they are comfortable."
• "It never leaks, it has a shape that seems to be a good fit."

Cons:

• "The tampon itself is bound so tight that it doesn't expand properly."
• "I also had some trouble inserting the tampon because the plastic was so stiff and the inner part did not glide smoothly."
• "These are so painful to insert!"
• "These are extremely painful to remove."
• "I am lucky if I can wear one for 30 minutes before running to the restroom with a mess."
• "Must wear others when lighter bleeding though, because it can be painful to remove."
• "These tampons are horrible. It boggles my mind people are raving with five star reviews. These 'ultra absorbent' tampons leak, messy, are too short, and the applicator is flimsy and comes apart."

Availability and Convenience

Pros:

• "Ever go to the drug store and find the shelf empty of the ultras? Need a little more for heavier flow days or for long trips? I get mine sent to me, so that way everything is taken care of without any hassle."
• "Best tampon to buy, sad that i can't find in stores so i have to purchase online but that's fine, i'm just happy that its available to buy on amazon!"
• "I'm so glad amazon has available here."
• "Perfect... when you don't have time to go to the store..DELIVERY from Amazon is amazing!!!"
• "I'm glad I found out these exist. I've never seen them in stores so I just ordered them online."
• "So sad that local stores have stopped carrying this product, but super happy that Amazon does. Price is almost half of what I pay for them locally."
• "I cannot find these tampons at this absorbency level in any stores so I ended up ordering 5 boxes from Bed Bath & Beyond as the price was about $8.00 per box."

Cons:

• "These aren't widely available in my city, only certain drugstores have them."
• "I can't find these in stores anymore."
• "Searched in so many Walmarts to CVS and couldn't find them any where finally got them off Amazon and so glad I did so comfortable and holds with out leaking."
• "I used to buy these, but haven't been able to find them in store recently."
• "I used to drive way out of my area to purchase these at Walgreens, FAITHFULLY."
• "It's sometimes difficult to find the ultra absorbency tampons in stores, so not having to hunt these down is also a big plus."
• "I will be buying these products straight from the store from now on."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "$6.72 is a great price for these tampons I usually pay $9-10 for."
• "These used to be my favorite tampons, and I liked to buy them on Amazon because they're so hard to find in stores and they're a good deal."
• "Perfect and can't be found in regular stores! Still not enough for ladies with TOO HEAVY periods as I had so I asked doctor for the pill. But other than this, perfect product and if you buy bulk of it, you pay a very good price."
• "I love this brand, it does what it’s suppose to do, and it’s cheaper than the other brands."