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Yes, tampons commonly leak.

Tampons can only hold so much flow and once they are full they will leak, this is why you use appropriate absorbency and change often to try to prevent leaking. On heavy days most people who use tampons will also use pads or period underwear as back-up to deal with tampons leaking.


If concerned about leaking you may want to consider menstrual cups which are internal like tampons but hold more and have light suction do don't leak like tampons.



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What is the difference between a sport tampon and a regular tampon?

Sport tampons open in a cylinder shape and open all around when inside you where as a regular tampon is one that opens only width wise. Sport tampons tend to leak very very little where as normal ones leak quite frequently :)


How do you feel comfortable with period without tampon?

One option would be to use menstrual cups. Menstrual cups are internal like tampons but safer and more hygienic so can be worn for 12 hours, including with any flow and overnight without need to alternate with pads. Cups are more comfortable than tampons or pads and don't leak like tampons or pads.


While a tampon is in use while you are in a pool could you leak while swimming?

It is possible to leak when using tampons. Tampons can only hold so much, so if you are going to go swimming be sure to use correct absorbency for your flow - DO NOT use higher absorbency thinking it would give you better protection, this would just be uncomfortable and increase TSS risk. time it so that you can insert a fresh tampon just before going in the pool and you'll be fine. In future consider options like menstrual cups which are internal like tampons but better for swimming as they hold more and have light suction so don't leak like tampons, nothing shows outside your body, they can be worn with even light flow, they don't absorb water, and they don't increase cramps as tampons can.


Do you where tampons or pads when your doing long activities?

You have more options than tampons and pads, you can use menstrual cups and softcups which can be worn for up to 12 hours (tampons and pads need to be changed after 4-6 hours or sooner if full), also they don't leak so more convenient than tampons or pads. If using tampons and pads you may want to use both so that the pads can act as back-up if your tampon leaks before you can get to the bathroom. Otherwise use as you would normally and just make sure to change often so it doesn't leak.


Do sport tampons work for swimmers?

Yes, sports tampons work as well as any other tampons for swimming - tampons are essentially all the same: absorbent wads of cotton or rayon, the design offers very little additional protection. A swimmer would be better off considering menstrual cups as unlike tampons cups can be worn even when flow is light or before menstruation to be prepared, cups also don't leak or increase cramps as tampons can. You can use any internal menstrual product to swim on your period.


After coming out of the water will you begin to bleed even with a tampon in?

As long as you're using the tampon correctly you shouldn't leak when you come out of the water, although water can saturate the tampon so may result in leaking. It's best to use options like menstrual cups, in general they are more convenient and safer than tampons, when it comes to swimming they are best as they don't increase cramps or leak like tampons can.


What are there besides tampons?

Besides tampons there are also pads and cups.There are various different types of tampons, pads, and cups which are all a little different. Tampons for example can be vastly different, you may not be comfortable with conventional tampons but soft tampons or menstrual sponges are very different so may work better for you.There are also different types of cups, menstrual cups are a bell-shaped cup which have advantages such as the fact they don't leak like other options, but there are also diaphragms and softcups which are dome shaped and sit higher in the vagina so allow mess-free sex on your period.


Tampons and swimming?

You don't have to use tampons to swim while on your period. You can use menstrual cups and softcups for swimming, as well as safer than tampons cups can be worn with light flow which tampons can't, menstrual cups also don't leak like other options. You can also simply sit-out of swimming while you're on your period, it's up to you what you use and what you do on your period.


Can you wear tampons In water and not leak I'm scared il leak?

Actually, it depends on the tampon type. Being a swimmer, it is difficult with tampons because certain strokes will result in causing the tampon to be pushed out. Take for example, breaststroke. I suggest wearing a tampon that is larger than your normal one if you are a swimmer, if it is just for fun, then a normal one will do. Otherwise, just stay out of the water for that time period.


If all you have is tampons what are you supposed to sleep in?

You should not sleep in tampons - tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours and you need to alternate with pads to allow vaginal cleaning. If you don't have pads then use makeshift pads out of tissue or cloth folded into your underwear, and put a towel under you to be sure you don't leak on the bed.


You have to go swimming but blood leaks out your tampon?

Use a menstrual cup - cups are internal like tampons but safer and more hygienic so have many advantages over tampons. Cups hold far more flow than even the most absorbent tampon and have light suction so don't leak like tampons, also cups are best for swimming as unlike tampons cups can be worn even with light flow, they don't absorb water, and nothing shows outside of your body.


Do monkeys wear tampons?

No, monkeys don't wear tampons. Only humans wear tampons.