Playtex Gentle Glide Deodorant Tampons have just what you need to feel confident-and comfortable. Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons have a smooth rounded tip plastic applicator that makes insertion so easy and comfortable and the tampon itself blooms to fit for amazing comfort and protection. So your period s the last thing on your mind. The absorbencies of all tampon brands have been standardized. Use this information to compare Playtex absorbencies to other brands. Select the minimum absorbency needed to control your menstrual flow in order to reduce the risk of getting TSS.