Compare to Tampax pearl (This product is not manufactured or distributed by Proctor & Gamble, manufacturer and distributor of Tampax Pearl). Get up o 8 hours of protection. Rounded tip with smooth finish for comfortable insertion. Textured finger grip design for comfortable control while inserting your tampon. Full expansion tampon adjusts and expands to your body, helping to prevent leakage. Absorbency: Super; 9-12 kg absorbency range. Tampon Absorbency Range: Tampon absorbency terms and ranges are regulated by the FDA. All tampons manufacturers are required to use the same absorbency ranges and terms based on standard laboratory tests. Use the above chart to compare the absorbency of these tampons to other brands. The risk of getting Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) increases with higher absorbency. You can reduce the risk of TSS by using the minimum absorbency that meets your needs.