Feel clean and confident for up to 8 hours thanks to to Tampax tampons with carboard applicator. The tampon has an absorbent core and an anti-leak skirt that gives you an additional layer of back-up protection. Also, the applicator has an anti-slip grip that helps you hold the applicator and position the tampon in the right place. Tampax Regular tampons with cardboard applicator are for light to medium flow days during your period. For lighter flow days at the beginning or end of your period, try Tampax Pearl Lites for easy insertion and removal. Which tampon is right for you? Have questions if you should wear tampons or pads?