Discreet on-the-go protection. Discreet size! Playtex Comfort: Smooth, Rounded Tip plastic applicator provides comfortable, and easy insertion; Unique Double-Layer Design adjusts to custom fit your body for unbeatable wearing comfort. No pad can do that! Discreet Carry Size - Two piece applicator fits into your smallest pocket and easily assembles to a full size applicator. Playtex Protection: Leakage Protection - You can count on the unique design of Playtex Tampons for comfortable protection day and night (up to 8 hours). Each absorbency range represents the grams of fluid that can be absorbed by all manufacturers tampons based on a standardized laboratory test. Use this chart to compare the absorbencies of Playtex Tampons to other brands. Regular Absorbency: 6-9 grams; Super Absorbency: 9-12 grams; Super Plus Absorbency: 12-15 grams. Select the minimum absorbency needed to control your menstrual flow in order to reduce the risk of getting TSS. Every woman's flow differs. Often your own flow will be different from month to month and even from day to day. Here's a guide from Playtex to help you choose the right protection for you needs. Menstrual Flow: Light to Medium Flow - Regular; Medium to Heavy Flow - Super; Very Heavy Flow - Super Plus.