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What do you do to during you period when you can't use tampons when you have to go swimming?
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∙ 10y ago
To swim during your period you should use internal sanitary products;
- Tampons
- Soft tampons
- Sponges
- Diaphragms
- Softcups
- Menstrual cups
Menstrual cups are the best option as they're safer and more hygeinic than tampons so pose no risks like TSS, infections or dioxin - thus they can be worn for 12 hours and with any flow so more convneient than tampons. For swimming as well as the advantage of being able to use during even light flow, cups also don't increase cramps or absorb water as tampons can, nothing shows outside the body, and they don't leak like tampons.
If you can't use internal sanitary products at all...
It's best not to swim - there's no situation where you have to swim, even something like a swimming exam can be re-scheduled if you're menstruating, it would be considered sexual discrimination if you were not allowed to re-schedule due to menstruation.
With very light flow you may be able to swim...
Menstrual flow doesn't stop in the water, this is a myth, however what little flow leaves the body will be diluted by the water so may go unnoticed* however heavier flow may be noticed especially if there is uterus lining along with blood, and especially as you get out of the pool.
* Menstrual flow is no more dirty or unhygienic than any other vaginal fluid, such as discharge, which can get in the pool any other time you swim. Pools are kept clean with filtration and chemicals to protect other swimmers, the concern during menstruation then is not with hygiene but with comfort for you and other swimmers...no one wants to swim through your menstrual blood, and I'm sure you don't want that to happen either.
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∙ 12y agoYou can always use a tampon. That's what I do.. well nowadays I always used tampons.
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∙ 11y agoYou cant sorry. What you can do is use a Tampon. I've done it before and i was perfectly fine.
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∙ 9y agodon't do it.. some people say that the pressure from the water will stop the bleeding, but I wouldn't risk it
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∙ 11y agoUse a tampon
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Can you control your period with a maxi pad while swimming?
you cant swim with pads its gross and blood would go all over the pool and it would look horrible and be very messy. you can use tampons though and no blood would go into the pool
Do tampons soak up your period faster?
No, tampons don't soak up your period faster than pads, cups, or any other option. Tampons simply soak up the blood while they are inside your vagina, plus they absorb vaginal moisture too. Your period goes as fast as it is meant to, controlled by your hormones and how long it takes for the uterine lining to shed.
If i cant get pregnant is it because i ovulate during my period?
No, your period follows ovulation.
You are going to visit your foreign friend but you are on your period when you go you dont know how to tell him that you probably cant go swimming Is there anyway you can go if not what do you say?
i still go swimming when i am having my period i just wear tampax then change it as sonn as ive finished swimming
Can i sit in the tube and my pireod stop?
no because once you period starts you real cant stop it you should use like pads or tampons hope this has helped you a lot
I'm going swimming in two days and I have had my period for about half a year now and havnt used a tampon before i really want to actually swim I need to know how to insert it?
(im the question asker) -- just adding some more.. I want to put one in on the day just in case i get it because if i get into the water and then it happenss i would be soo emarressdd, i cant use a pad and go swimming soo....am i allowed to put it in?.. What else could i do i i cant?.
Can you go in the water when you have your period?
Well I know that you can swim in swimming pools on your period because last month I went on a holiday for a week and that week I had mine, I didn't wear pads or tampons and I had fun the whole day. Nothing leaked, but I wore and underwear and then swimming shorts on top.trust me I took a risk and I'm 12. I was nervous. I kept asking questions but people said that you have to wear a tampon. Some people are not comfortable with wearing tampons. So anyway have fun!
What is mean stop the period?
to stop cramping use some aleve, for bleeding just wear tampons or pads, you cant stop it unless you get surgery, buts thats 5,00 on that!
My class is going to a swimming pool and I'm having my period during then. I don't feel comfortable wearing a tampon. What should my excuse be?
You don't need to have an 'excuse' just tell your class and teacher you're on your period - being female is not something you have to hide! The sooner you get past this idea that your period is a big shameful secret the easier your life will be! If you don't feel comfortable using tampons there are other options like menstrual sponges, menstrual cups, or softcups that you can use too.
Why is swimming more popular for men?
because women sometimes cant swim because of their period, but men can swim all the time
Do people dislike swimming?
yes they dont like swimming if they cant swim it is a logical answer yes they dont like swimming if they cant swim it is a logical answer
Can a girl be pregnant if she had already her period?
yes because the only time you cant is before you start getting period or during your peirod
