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Our wellbeing section also has lots of help and advice including a section on understanding periods, heavy periods and with animated videos that show how to use a tampon.

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Are lil-lets made from 100% cotton? I've heard this reduces TSS?
Hi and thank you for your question. I would confirm that Lil-lets, like a great many other tampons on the market today are made from a mixture of both cotton and rayon fibres, both of which have a very safe history of use. I would further confirm that there is no medical or scientific evidence to show that using a 100% cotton tampon will reduce the chances of contracting Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).

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Are your tampons flushable in domestic toilets?
Lil-lets would always advise that any form of used sanitary product is wrapped securely in tissue or the wrapper it came in and disposed of with normal household waste.
can i practise using tampons before my periods start
I would not advise using tampons unless your period is already here and a good tip is to try using tampons for the first time on the heaviest days of your period; usually days 2 or 3.
Have you ever thought of designing 'pretty waterproof pants' for night-time use for girls?My Mum bought me these from Boots when I was young and it meant I could sleep at ease without worrying about staining the bed.I cannot find any in the shops now.
Hi and thanks for your question. I will pass on your comments to our Marketing Team who I am sure will look into this idea. In the meantime Lil-Lets manufacture a teen night towel designed for younger girls and an adult night towel in our FreshLOCK range, which are that extra bit longer in length to keep you protected even when moving around in your sleep.
Have you stopped producing Lil-lets mousse? I can't seem to find it anywhere.
Hi and thanks for your question. I am afraid Lil-lets Intimate Chamomile Mousse has been discontinued from the Lil-lets range due to insufficient consumer demand, and all stocks are now exhausted.
hello my name is daniella and i was wondering if u got any products for extreamly heavy periods
Hi Daniella, yes Lil-lets have two types of tampons for very heavy periods; Lil-Lets Silk Comfort super plus extra compact applicator tampons and Lil-Lets non-applicator super plus extra tampons. If you prefer to use towels then you will find our Lil-Lets FreshLOCK Ultra Long towels are ideal too.
hey vicki can you still have baths when you have a period?
Yes of course and in fact baths are a great way to alleviate period pain if you suffer with this when menstruating.
how long does it take for a product that i have ordered from lil lets take to arrive? i orderd a teen starter pack on the 16th/02/12 in the morning, when will it arrive?
We ask that you allow 28 days for delivery, so your sample should be with you soon.
how long dose the free sampel take to dliver
We ask that you allow up to 28 days for your sample to arrive.
how many periods do girls have a year?
On average a woman or girl will have a period every 28-31 days so about 12 a year, however, when a girl first starts menstruating it is quite common for her periods to be irregular for the first 18 months or so.
How many days a month can I use a tampon thankyou?
You should only use a tampon when you have your period.
I am seventeen this year and my mom is skeptic about letting me use tampons , personally I am more comfortable with tampons but my mom insists I'm too young to use tampons because it requires insertion and all...what should I do ?.
Many millions of women use internal sanitary protection every day and enjoy the freedom it brings. Why not have another chat to your mum and reassure her that tampons have a very safe history of use and are a great alternative to towels and as you are now getting older you want to be able to make the choice of sanitary protection for yourself.
i am 10 but i really need to no i have a mark in my pants but it is not poo but i thinks it is discharge but it is not gooey or sticky thanks ava
Hi Ava, discharge is something that lots of teenagers start to notice as they approach puberty. Both its colour and appearance can be different from one day to the next and this will be because of the increase or decrease in hormone levels in your body at any one time.
I am wondering if the lil lets feminine mousse wash is still available from anywhere. It really was such a fantastic product and I can't find it anywhere anymore. Please help!!!!
Unfortunately Lil-Lets Harmony Chamomile Mousse has been discontinued from the Lil-Lets range and all stocks are now exhausted. I will however pass on your comments to our Marketing Teams for their future reference.
I asked for a free sample and it said it was on its way but it was ages ago and still hasn't come
We ask that you allow up to 28 days for your sample to arrive, if it still hasn't arrived after this time then drop me a line with your name and address via the 'contact us' link and I will investigate this in more detail.
I can't seem to find the Harmony Chamomile wash anywhere. Have you stopped producing it? I have not suffered from Thrush ever since I started using it and am panicking at the thought that it may not be available any more.
I am sorry to inform you that Lil-lets Intimate Chamomile Mousse has been discontinued from the Lil-lets range due to insufficient consumer demand, and all stocks are now exhausted. However, I will be passing a copy of your e-mail to our Marketing Department for their future information.
I HAVE JUST ORDERED TAMPONS FOR MYSELF AND TEEN TOWELS FOR MY DAUGHTER. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING IN THE SHOPS FOR THESE PRODUCTS BUT HAVE BEEN UNBALE TO FIND THEM CAN YOU TELL ME OTHER THAN ON LINE WHERE I CAN BUY THEM FROM PLEASE?
Hi, the Lil-Let teens range of towels is available at larger branches of Sainsbury's, Boots The Chemist, Morrisons, Waitrose, Superdrug and Bodycare.
I have latex allergy. Can I use your products?
Yes, all of the Lil-lets range of tampons and towels are latex free.
I've just starting buying your applicator tampons but I don't want to throw the box away every time. Do you sell a 'refill' pack? In the meantime, any ideas what I can keep in my new favourite storage box?
Hi and thanks for the question. What a great idea, I will pass this on to our Marketing Team for their thoughts. In the meantime you may find that the empty tubs are great for storing cotton buds, make-up brushes or small change.
ive started my discharge bt ive had it 4 like 2 yrs now is this normal?
It's a myth that once your periods have started discharge stops. Discharge can continue to be noticed well into a woman's twenties or even thirties and is the body's way of keeping the vagina clean and healthy, so yes I would say you are perfectly normal and there is nothing to worry about.
My daughter has a very light flow and her periods are brown, she is 12 and I had my first period at 14. Is this normal is is it discharge? She is black african.
The colour of discharge will change during the monthly cycle as will the colour of menstrual fluid as the period progresses. When a girl first starts menstruating her periods can be very irregular not only in length of time they occur but also in the type of flow they experience. I am sure after a few months she will notice a more regular pattern emerging.
my daughter started her period on august 26th, 2011 and its her 4th period and shes been on for about 3 weeks. is this bad?

A girl’s periods can be very irregular when she first starts menstruating and I am sure your daughter must be very distressed to have been menstruating non-stop for such a long time. Whilst this may be due to the change to her hormone levels as she goes through puberty, it may also be worth having a chat to your G.P. just to make sure there are no other underlying medical conditions he can identify.
My periods are lasting 8 to 10 days, with a day break between after 5 days, im using super non applicitor tampons but after 3 heavy i start leaking. Any suggestions?
Firstly, if you are at all concerned about the length of time between periods have a chat to your G.P. In the meantime to help you manage your periods why not try Lil-Lets Super Plus or Super Plus extra tampons, they are available in both applicator and non-applicator formats and are ideal for heavy and very heavy periods.
um hey my name is Alexis and i have a tween and we look at lot like each other our boy friends even cofuse us but she has started her period and i havent started
Hi Alexis, the age a girl will start her periods will be different for each and every one of us, and whilst it is common for female family members to start around the same time this is not always the case and I do not feel you have anything to worry about.
What absorbancy of Tampon should I use
The type of absorbency you choose to use should be dictated by your flow on any one day during your menstrual cycle. For instance many women find that their period starts off with a medium flow, rising to a heavy flow on days 2 and 3 and then tailing off for the remaining days. It is wise therefore to use a selection of products that vary in absorbency to accomodate your individual requirements.
What are lil-lets tampons made of?
Lil-Lets tampons, like the majority of tampons sold today, are made of a combination of cotton and rayon fibres.
Where can I buy the new range of applicator lil-lets I can only find the non applicator ones in asda superdrug etc
Hi, the Lil-Lets Silk Comfort compact applicator range is available in the following stores: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrison's, Waitrose, the Co-op, Boots, Superdrug and Bodycare. You can also order direct via our online shop at www.Lil-Lets.co.uk.
Where is discharge?
Discharge is a creamy white fluid that ensures the vagina is kept clean and free in the most parts from infection and will change in both colour and consistency during the monthly cycle.
Will my daughter start her period the same age that I started mine?
She may do, there is some evidence to show that girls can often follow the same menstrual pattern as their mother or sisters. But we are all very different and this may not always be the case. It is a good idea to have a chat to your daughter about her periods so she can be prepared for their arrival, you could even request one of our teen sample packs for her to keep in her bedroom drawer.
Will you be bringing out anything simular to the camomile mousse rub. Its the only thing that i've ever found to relieve my cramps. Do you have any other suggestions.
Hi and thanks for the question. Lil-Lets Harmony Rub has been discontinued from the range now for about 2 years and I am sorry to tell you all stock is exhausted. We do review our product range twice a year and I will pass your comments to our Marketing Team for their information. With regard to alleviating period pain, it may sound strange and probably the last thing you would feel like doing, but, gentle exercise has been known to reduce stomach cramps, as has the old favourite; a hot water bottle and of course if the pain is very bad there is nothing wrong with taking a pain killer every now and then.

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