Culture intimate hygiene "those" days
 Every woman in the critical days you need to be sure that the chosen remedy it provides maximum comfort. However, despite the fact that women's arsenal has long been a reliable and convenient means of hygiene - tampons - treat them still ambiguous.

In different countries, views on the use of tampons differ. In Russia this means is surrounded by many myths, and in Europe, where the swabs are used for more than 60 years, they are an integral part of everyday culture - without them can not do almost no modern woman.

 Culture intimate hygiene "those" days
   "Russian women turned conservative - says Tatiana Dukhina, MD, a gynecologist, an expert brand ob   - It is hygienic means appeared in our country relatively recently, little more than 10 years ago, and many women have any prejudices that are still alive. Some fear that the use of tampons blocks the release of menstrual blood; others fear that they may disrupt the intimate flora; Some even believe that they can not be used regularly. I want to assure you that these fears are totally groundless: numerous clinical studies ( In EMEA = Europe, Middle East, Africa ), As well as many years of international experience confirms that these modern and reliable hygiene products are safe for regular use during menstruation ( According to the results of examination of laboratory and clinical studies carried out by experts of the NGO "Association of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology", tampons ob® considered reliable and safe means for regular use each of "those" days. ). "

 Culture intimate hygiene "those" days
 Berenice Schenkel, deputy director of Medical Affairs, Johnson & Johnson, Germany, MD, secretary general of the non-profit medical association of the German Society for Child and Adolescent Gynecology   He said: "In Germany, tampons are the most common means of protection in the critical days. They are sold in the country since 1950, why they are so popular. This means personal hygiene preferred by more than 90% of the fairer sex at the age of 18-39 years and 80% of girls aged 14-17 years ( source - GFK Marktforschung - U & A Consumer Understanding 2008 ). "

The new word in the history of tampons has been the emergence of an innovative product o.b.® optiBalance ™   component of natural origin GML. These pads were specifically designed to not only protect, but also promote the health of women during the critical days. They help maintain the optimum number of lactobacilli and resist certain microorganisms that can adversely affect the natural balance of microflora ( A study conducted at the University of Minnesota (USA) in 2007. Results: It was concluded that tampons ob® optiBalance ™, a component of natural origin containing GML, help to maintain an optimal level of good bacteria and maintain a healthy balance of the intimate flora ). GML is applied to the surface of the tampon o.b.® optiBalance ™ using a unique patented technology as part of the coating SilkTouch ™. This coating allows for easy insertion and removal of the tampon, and spiral grooves effectively protect leak any day of menstruation. Therefore, regular use of tampons o.b.® optiBalance ™ in each of "those" days, not only comfortable and safe but also helps to preserve the natural balance of the vaginal flora.

 Culture intimate hygiene "those" days


Millions of European women has for many years regularly use tampons and do not represent, both during the critical days, you can do without a reliable and convenient means of personal hygiene. Therefore, the Russian women's time to part with prejudice.

Author: Julia Gnedina