[~Misguided Ghosts~]

The major benefit is that as long as it does not have a plastic applicator it is more environmentally friendly. Some have biodegradable applicators or no applicator at all in place of the plastic ones that a lot of regular tampons have. There are regular tampons that do come with biodegradable applicators or no applicators as well though. It's also debated that they use fewer chemicals in their production, but regular tampons are still safe as long as you practice good hygiene.