Carefree FLEXIA

Always leaking. Bits of cotton shreds off too which is highly concerning for women's health. Do women even design these? Or are they designed by men with no clue Show details

Flexia is bestia – Tried this brand and style years ago and have never looked at changing. Comfortable and super absorbent. No pain or discomfort. Unfortunately like all woman’s products it is expensive but I personally prefer over cheaper brands. Show details

I've used these carefree flexia for years, probably since they came out and I find them great – Easy and pain free to insert Comfortable Anything leaks if you bleed heavy Show details

Worst tampons I've ever used – Firstly, please change the packaging colour so that I can AVOID these tampons. Tampons are hard with a scratchy plastic flared wing design reminiscent of a badminton shuttlecock when opened up. Insertion isn't terrible, but once you have it securely in, expect an hour before you start to feel uncomfortable. Upon removal, expect the tampon to come… Read more

out followed by a pool of period mess that has not absorbed and simply built up behind it. If you're not careful this will end up literally dropping out of you following the tampon exiting. Just awful. I have absolutely no idea who thought this was remotely a good idea.

Leak after 5 minutes! Worst tampons ever used – The Supers leak. The fabric over the tampons seems to prevent absorption, I have tried these for 2 cycles and each application leaks after 5 mins... EVERY TIME! No confidence to leave the house with out a panty liner! I never have this problem with any other tampon. NO GOOD.  Show details

Worst for leaks – Blood flows around past the coating, pools around the string where a little is absorbed. The rest leaks. I've had to change supers after an hour due to lack of absorbtion. I'm 50. Show details

Terrible a d irritating – These are terrible, they irritate and have caused thrush each time iv used them. They don’t absorb at all. Time to take them off the market I think , no good. Show details

Non absorbent – The plastic covering seems to repel liquid, I find I have incredibly bad leakage using these. These and the Procomfort are both terrible. Unfortunately the design is so similar to the regular type I've used since I started puberty, and I keep grabbing them by mistake - my carelessness but still frustrating. I've been using Carefree for over 15 years but am considering switching brands. Show details

The Easiest insert ever – No problems inserting tampons for a change! What a relief these tampons are, no more crouching in the confined spaces of a toilet to insert! I am IN LOVE with how easy these are to use, no leaks, the best ever for ladies WI have a hard time inserting dry hard tampons

Awful – I think these are awful and have terrible absorbency. Once the wings came off inside and I didn’t realise until weeks later when I was experiencing discomfort when I found it in my undies and didn’t realise what it was until I accidentally bought them again. Will always check I buy the right ones.

Horrible - Carefree regular tampons are great but Flexia suck – Flexia super tampons DO NOT absorb the same amount as a regular super tampon. The plastic sheeting probably doesn't help, plastic doesn't absorb and it's not exactly keeping the liquid inside the tampon. I have bought these tampons twice (the second time by mistake.) I have leaked a few times. I thought I would combat this by changing them more… Read more

regularly - but I leaked after less than 2 hours!! This has never happened using regular tampons.

They're not more comfortable - but if tampons are uncomfortable to begin with, you're probably using them wrong.

Awful design. Scratchy – The cotton mesh-like wings are a terrible design. I found them to be scratchy and uncomfortable. Bought them completely by accident. Never knew they even existed til I opened the wrap and was completely bewildered by the flared out wings. Yikes. Looked scary... felt scary. Never again.

Best ever – The mixed reviews for this are really interesting. These are by far the best tampons I have ever used. The wings provide the security not other tampon provides, catching all the bits that wouldn't normally get absorbed in a wingless tampon. It seems like either these tampons.are perfect for your type of flow or a disaster. For me they are perfect,… Read more

I couldn't recommend these highly enough and without exception buy no other brand since discovering them. They are also so easy to get in. I find the kotex u ones impossible to insert.

CLEVER, INNOVATIVE DESIGN – I love these tampons. I am stuck in a vehicle for work and sometimes cannot get to a toilet for up to 6 hours, which is not ideal when I have my period! I always wear a liner with tampons 'just in case' and very rarely, if ever, have I found that I have bled through a Flexia. The only disappointing thing I find with the Flexia range, is that they don't come in mini size, which would be handy on light flow days.

I will never buy these again – There is no absorption whatsoever. I was experiencing leakage within an hour, and when removing there is a back-flow of blood that causes me concern for the risk of TSS. It's almost as if the folds are liquid-resistant, which defeats the purpose of a super tampon.

Perfect – Great absorption "the wings" are the best design. I have very heavy periods(after childbirth) these are the only tampons I feel confident wearing. Slightly disappointed that I am finding it hard to find stockists for the "supers"

Could do without the soft folds – I recently bought these without realizing they had folds and found them rough, especially upon removal. In terms of absorbency, If you change a normal tampon as recommended you won't have a problem. The added soft folds of Flexia could also give the impression that they may stay in for longer which could increase cases of toxic syndrome. I've already switched to a more traditional product without the frills! Nothing really Rough

So far the best – These tampons are so much easier to insert especially as I am older now and a little drier , yes even when I have my periods I find other tampons to be quite painful to insert.These ones are so much better in preventing leakage with the wings, the fit, length, and comfort. Fit, length, comfort, the wings prevent leakage and easier to insert

Most painful tampons – On insertion these tampons are smooth and easy like any other brand of tampons. It is just when I'm removing them that the wings tear into my walls and cause quite a lot of pain. However these tampons came in a nice packaging, great design and were affordable as well. Affordable, easy to use, great look Painful

Worst tampon ever – The wings of these tampons are not absorbent (they have perforation that are supposed to allow absorption) and cover more than half of the tampon. Even with light flow, the wings just seem to impede the tampons absorbency and channel the flow around the tampon. I had constant leakage and spotting and on removing the tampon it was virtually dry, but the string was saturated. Serious absorbency issues, leakage and spotting problems.

Worst tampon experience ever – I should say I will be writing to Carefree and perhaps there was an issue with the batch of tampons I used. After having the tampon in for one hour, and in the middle of giving a class, I experienced severe leaking. It appeared that the flexible wings had channeled my menstrual blood away from the tampon. The tampon itself did absolutely nothing. Ineffectual in the extreme

Best i've used – I have been using these tampons for a while now. I find them easy to use, comfortable, & absorbent so don't have to worry about leaks. The wings add an extra element of security, and make me feel confident that there won't be any embarrassing leakages. I also like the outer fabric, is nice and secure, and not "fluffy" like some other brands. comfort, design, ease of use.

Excellent – I love these tampons i never buy any other brand! They have great absorbency and are reasonably priced. I have tried others but always go back to carefree because they really are carefree! I would recommend them to all women whether they are young or old. Easy to use, great absorbency, reasonable price  Show reply