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lindalove · 11-07-2005, 09:38 AM

I was wondering, after searching through the shelves of my local supermarket, what is the obsession with scented pantyliners? There seemed to be a whole range of different scents to grace our ladybits with, but what I don't get is why. What do other ladies think?

ngdawg · 11-07-2005, 10:12 AM

I think they're a dumb selling point. Ever use one on a summer day? They don't exactly leave one as fresh as when you got out of the shower. In fact, they act like a seal and the times I have used them(at the end of a period only), I not only don't smell spring fresh or baking soda pure or whatever, I feel like I need another shower-they seem to add to the personal scent problem, not eradicate it. Ugh, now I need a shower!

onodrim · 11-07-2005, 01:07 PM

Like ngdawg said, they really only cause more scent problems than help. Also, whatever chemicals they use to produce the scent often causes rashes and other problems for many women, so I just stay away. I'm sure the reason they are as popular as they are is that so many women are very self conscious about their period.

lurkette · 11-07-2005, 02:44 PM

Blech, I HATE them! That icky baby powder smell makes me want to retch, and I feel like I trail a tell-tale scent behind me that says "look at me, I'm having my period!!" If you change your pad often enough and are healthy, there shouldn't BE a smell to cover up.

ShaniFaye · 11-07-2005, 02:46 PM

I dont buy scented anything....in regards to feminine hygiene products....I find it kind of pointless....besides they dont have one that smells like chocolate chip cookies

cellophanedeity · 11-07-2005, 02:48 PM

They still make scented liners?

eew... I don't get it.

Pip · 11-08-2005, 02:13 PM

The less chemicals and other artificial stuff down there the better. 'nuff said.

Lead543 · 11-09-2005, 01:22 PM

I've heard that scented tampons can cause irritations...and we all know what irritations lead to. I think they send a horrible message to women.

"You stink down there so here's yet another perfume for you to use to cover up your nasty odor."

We should have perfume attached to ourselves that spritzes every 5 minutes to avoid exposing the public to the obscene odor that is woman. *insert eye roll here*

snowy · 11-09-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cellophanedeity

They still make scented liners?

eew... I don't get it.

They seem to be making a comeback around these parts...

I'll pass.

JustJess · 11-09-2005, 01:48 PM

Shani, I love it - chocolate chip scented!!

I don't do scented, ever. I've bought scented tampons on accident, and actually returned them to the store in horror. I think it's a holdover from the 50's or something... just ridiculous. Like my cooter needs any more trauma while it's bleeding!

Sultana · 11-10-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye

I find it kind of pointless....besides they dont have one that smells like chocolate chip cookies

LOLOL!
I luv you, ShaniFaye!

11-07-2005, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
lindalove Registered User	Scented pantyliners I was wondering, after searching through the shelves of my local supermarket, what is the obsession with scented pantyliners? There seemed to be a whole range of different scents to grace our ladybits with, but what I don't get is why. What do other ladies think?

11-07-2005, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	I think they're a dumb selling point. Ever use one on a summer day? They don't exactly leave one as fresh as when you got out of the shower. In fact, they act like a seal and the times I have used them(at the end of a period only), I not only don't smell spring fresh or baking soda pure or whatever, I feel like I need another shower-they seem to add to the personal scent problem, not eradicate it. Ugh, now I need a shower! __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

11-07-2005, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
onodrim Cosmically Curious Location: Chicago, IL	Like ngdawg said, they really only cause more scent problems than help. Also, whatever chemicals they use to produce the scent often causes rashes and other problems for many women, so I just stay away. I'm sure the reason they are as popular as they are is that so many women are very self conscious about their period. __________________ "The world is so exquisite with so much love and moral depth, that there is no reason to deceive ourselves with pretty stories for which there’s little good evidence. Far better it seems to me, in our vulnerability, is to look death in the eye and to be grateful every day for the brief but magnificent opportunity that life provides" -Carl Sagan

11-07-2005, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
lurkette My future is coming on Moderator Emeritus Location: east of the sun and west of the moon	Blech, I HATE them! That icky baby powder smell makes me want to retch, and I feel like I trail a tell-tale scent behind me that says "look at me, I'm having my period!!" If you change your pad often enough and are healthy, there shouldn't BE a smell to cover up. __________________ "If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." - Anatole France

11-07-2005, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	I dont buy scented anything....in regards to feminine hygiene products....I find it kind of pointless....besides they dont have one that smells like chocolate chip cookies __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

11-07-2005, 02:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
cellophanedeity Heliotrope Location: A warm room	They still make scented liners? eew... I don't get it.

11-08-2005, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pip Likes Hats Location: Stockholm, Sweden	The less chemicals and other artificial stuff down there the better. 'nuff said.

11-09-2005, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lead543 Registered User Location: Calgary	I've heard that scented tampons can cause irritations...and we all know what irritations lead to. I think they send a horrible message to women. "You stink down there so here's yet another perfume for you to use to cover up your nasty odor." We should have perfume attached to ourselves that spritzes every 5 minutes to avoid exposing the public to the obscene odor that is woman. insert eye roll here

11-09-2005, 01:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
JustJess Unencapsulated Location: Kittyville	Shani, I love it - chocolate chip scented!! I don't do scented, ever. I've bought scented tampons on accident, and actually returned them to the store in horror. I think it's a holdover from the 50's or something... just ridiculous. Like my cooter needs any more trauma while it's bleeding! __________________ My heart knows me better than I know myself, so I'm gonna let it do all the talkin'.