I have been a loyal Tampax user ever since I stopped using sanitary towels many years ago, and to be honest I have never looked back! Granted I was not a fan of those awkward cardboard applicators; however I found that they did the trick and I could pretty much get on with any activity during 'that time of the month'. Tampax Compak has trumped the original Tampax with applicators and I find the plastic applicators to be so much more comfortable and easy to use! No more hiding tampons in your sleeve or lugging them around your hand bag to the bathroom to change your tampon. Tampax Compak are the perfect size to pop into your pocket or a cute cosmetics bag. I am a very happy Tampax customer!