I started using these after having trouble finding my go-to product - Stayfree. At first glance, U by Kotex seems like a comparable product (in fact, I thought that maybe Stayfree had been rebranded). It has a softish cover and absorbs liquid. Those are the positives.

If you're like me and have even slightly sensitive skin, you're in for a rough ride! The material they use to manufacture the pads is synthetic - meaning it doesn't breathe and holds moisture. Everyone's skin needs to breathe and skin does not respond well to plasticky materials being held against it for hours at a time. My skin reacts to this product. BADLY. Like I end up with scaly, flaky skin. It's totally uncomfortable. I googled the product and this is, in fact, one of the top complaints on the manufacturer's own website! You'd think they'd listen up and change the cover of the pad so it's natural or at least breathable and dry, and doesn't hurt women like a torture device. Never again.

This product is very gimmicky for me. I think the patterns and designs make it more attractive to the eye than just a plain looking pad. The sticky tabs aren`t very effective or wide enough and it barely protects against leakage. I used the heavy flow pads and they aren`t working well. Sure, they look nice but not great. I had a coupon and it wasn`t a good deal in the end. Unreliable!

I received the new Kotex U regular pad as a free sample and am I glade I didn't just go out and buy a box before I tried them. They were to thick, the wings were to small and they bunched up after only having it on for an hour. It made me feel like I had a diaper on!! I'd say leave it on the self and don't waste your money on this new one.