Soft pearlescent applicator for insertion comfort. Incredible comfort and protection. 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; Leakage Protection - This unique custom-fit design moves with your body for reliable 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.