When I first started weight lifting, I found that tampons wanted to push down too low and minipads bunched up. (ewww) Not wanting to miss workouts, I did some research and found "Instead Soft Cups" and they are perfect. Totally internal, but entirely different from tampons. Google them to check 'em out. No I am not a rep, just glad to have found a solution to my little problem. Great for athletes and active women. You never know they're there while needed.