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August 15, 2005

Maximum Protection with Flexi-Wings, maybe

Now it’s officially that TOM and I’m feeling a bit better. There’s a reprieve from my mental insanity once it actually starts. I only have to endure about one day of physical discomfort (agony, I’m just trying to sound strong) and the rest of the week will be smooth sailing.

Over the weekend (Fri., Sat., & Sun.) I had big dinners, from restaurants, and threw my dieting inhibitions to the wind. Just for dinner, though, the other meals where fine. I didn’t exercise either. Whadda’ya’gonna do? You win some, you lose some.

I had to restock on pads. If you happen to have read one of my suggested readings, you’ll know why I don’t use tampons. I always buy Always and for the first time I noticed that they have a design for plus size women.

The package didn’t describe any special or unique features or say why, specifically, it was for plus size women. I didn’t buy it because when it comes to these things I stick with what I know. I have been buying the same brand and style for over a decade. I should have bought them, though, because now I can’t get them out of my mind.

I’m curious if they’re bigger than the ones for “smaller than plus size” women. That’s what most people would naturally think, right? I’m not so sure. I have less room between my thighs. My feet have to be about twice shoulder width apart before you can slide a piece of paper up in there and touch “home”. Might they be smaller?

Here’s a great piece on “Chub Rub” that many of use are too familiar with. I’m certainly no stranger to creating so much friction when my thighs rub together that it would be hazardous for me to walk by a gas station. Maybe these plus size pads come equipped with bolts and screws that hold them to your underwear so when your chub rubs they can’t detach easily and inch up your back. I use the ones with wings and those poor suckers hold on for dear life. If you have thighs like mine, they still might ride up your back, just not with out a damn good fight.

I dunno’, whadda’ya think? Has anybody had any experience with these?

Posted by hopeful @ August 15, 2005 1:24 AM