Deodorant protection. Discreet on-the-go protection. Discreet size! Playtex Comfort & Protection: Exclusive cross-pad design expands in all directions to custom fit your body for incredible comfort and protection; Smooth, rounded tip plastic applicator provides comfortable, and easy insertion; Discreet Carry Size - Two piece applicator fits into your smallest pocket and easily assembles to a full size applicator; Long-Lasting Deodorant Protection - Fresh, clean scent works to eliminate odor, instead of just covering it up. Nothing protects against odor better. 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.