Cora 100% Organic Cotton Non-Applicator Tampons (36 Light Tampons)

I've been trying to switch to products with simpler ingredients and materials, so I decided to give these a try. What stood out to me right away is that they're made with organic cotton and don't contain a lot of unnecessary extras. The non-applicator design takes up less space and creates less waste, which I appreciate. Once you get used to it, they're easy to use and convenient to keep in a bag or travel kit. They feel comfortable and reliable, and I haven't had any issues with performance. The light absorbency is great for lighter days when you don't need something heavier. I also like that the packaging is compact and practical. The quality feels good, and the product does exactly what it's supposed to do without overcomplicating things. Overall, these are a great option if you're looking for a simple, comfortable tampon made with organic cotton and a more environmentally conscious design.

These tampons are simple, work great, and absorb a lot of liquid. I do use them in conjunction with pads since my body is different after childbirth. I’m very happy with these!

Been looking for a light flow product that's also not as bad as other brands. These are so tiny, I love them. There's no poking or uncomfortable feeling + they're more environmentally friendly so yay! Haven't had any accidents so far and I usually aim to swap out them every 6 hours just to be safe.

I recently had to quit using a cup. This is my first time buying tampons since about 2015. Now, I’ve always been the sort who only needs the “regular” absorbency on the first day or so. However, back in about 2010, the common cheap store brands stopped carrying normal cardboard applicator types in light size. Only ridiculous plastic brands like Tampax Pearl were selling the light kind. O.b. was otherwise my go-to, but their smallest size is “regular”. I had mostly given up and for years just used a pad on the last ~2 days and coped with the resulting rash (one reason I transferred to a cup back then). Imagine my surprise when I not only found a non-plastic-applicator tampon, but one without an applicator entirely, like o.b! Cora *is* a bit pricey compared to o.b. (just under twice the price), but since I only need maybe 5 or 6 a month to finish out the last couple days, it’s not a huge price hit. In every other way, Cora looks and acts identical to the o.b. ones. To have non-applicator tampons in the light size is absolutely great. Anyone who has a light-to-moderate flow but doesn’t want to be littering plastic all the time would be well served to get these guys!

Overall in terms of reducing waste/environmental footprint--these Cora non-applicator tampons are good, not great. (see reasoning below) Pros: -super soft & easy to apply (doesn't rub or feel uncomfortable at all!) -you'll be shocked by how much these tiny things can absorb--for reference, each one un-used is about the size of a bullet! Cons: -since I was attempting to reduce my waste from tampons, I was a bit disappointed to discover each one of these tampons is wrapped in an individual plastic covering. But if comparing these to a typical tampon with huge plastic applicator & plastic wrapper, these will definitely reduce your waste, but NOT eliminate it completely. So I think these are a step in the right direction for those who are reluctant to try "menstrual cups", etc. Maybe in the future Cora will re-think the individual plastic wrapping, but for now, I will be sticking with these as I still feel these produce much less waste than any other tampons on the market, and are super comfortable while getting the job done!