Free Kotex samples, or period kit for $3

Kotex has three free samples right now, each with at least four items. Pack No. 1 has two regular maxi pads and two fresh and dry long liners; pack No. 2 has one super tampon, two regular tampons and two fresh and dry long liners; and pack No. 3 has two ultra thin pads with wings and two fresh and dry long liners.

To get the freebie share your name, address, email and date of birth. Then answer three questions about your monthly habits. You can opt in or out of its e-newsletter.

In a separate offer, All You Magazine is giving away free kits that are geared to help Moms talk to their daughters about their first period. The free Kotex period kits include a few different pads, a tampon, tips on how to talk about periods, a brochure about Toxic Shock Awareness, and coupons for Kotex products. You pay $3 shipping.

Clearly, Kotex wants to get women used to buying their tampons and pads. The freebie is not a bad trade off as long as you remember that there are a lot of other great products out there!

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!