Although I use a vaginal cup, I use pads for overflow protection or overnight protection. I usually have to switch out a regular Always pad throughout the day. With the Cherish sanitary napkins, I only had to use one pad for the entire day. When I used them overnight, I didnt wake up fearful of a mess. An added bonus is that I noticed that there was no smell and I felt more dry than with the other pad. These pads make a usually annoying time of the month less worrisome.