Super absorbent and excellent, it is amazing even when working out ,I didn't event have that uncomfortable and awkward feeling you generally get whilst using tampons when on your period. The plastic applicator made for an easy and smooth insertion and the tampon itself is small and so discreet it could be concealed easily . The additional information educated me about Toxic Shock Syndrome . Tampax made those special days feel as normal as any other day of the week and gave me that extra confidence .