is it ok 2 swim while u r menstruating? if it is r u suppose 2 wear a pad while u r in the water?
2006-07-05 08:01:23 · 15 answers · asked by gelly700 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
a pad will become so absorbed by water it will feel literally like a diaper when you get out. it's better to wear a tampon--and if you're uncomfortable with them, you CAN go without, because your flow does stop once your hips are submerged in water. don't stay in the water for more than a half hour to forty minutes, because you have your period for a reason, and it would NOT be good if the blood is trapped in your body.
2006-07-05 08:05:10 · answer #1 · answered by browneyzz90 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any sort of exercise is fine, including swimming, as long as YOU feel like it. Soaking in a warm tub or jacuzzi can even help ease menstrual cramps.
You will need to use a tampon however, since your maxi pad will act similar to a baby diaper and suck up as much water as it can hold in a few seconds... both uncomfortable and counter productive, since it won't be able to absorb the flow.
2006-07-05 15:18:16 · answer #2 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can wear a tampon, and if you're not in a shark area you can take off your pad and you won't bleed once you get in the water, but you have to remember to put it back on imediatly afterward
2006-07-05 15:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by Reality Check 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should wear a tampon because if you wear a pad you might start bleeding in the water and it makes it easier for your pad to fall out.
2006-07-05 16:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by lil missnunu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it's perfectly fine to swim while menstuating.. just wear a tampon to be on the safe side.. && not a pad... it will get swelled up. Good Luck! =)
2006-07-05 16:15:21 · answer #5 · answered by LOVER VP! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your not suppose to go swimming in a pool as most times the water is cold and causes cramping
2006-07-05 15:05:23 · answer #6 · answered by precious52801 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is ok! but yuck never wear a pad in the water that is gross! got to put in the plug (tampon)!
2006-07-05 15:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by lil mami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its not a heavy flow,then i guess you could...but i wouldnt wear a pad...it would absorb all the water.
use tampon.
2006-07-05 15:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by sk8erluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grl wear tampon its better and protects more especialy in the water
2006-07-05 15:11:25 · answer #9 · answered by stephanie m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, wear a tampon, though. And don't forget to change it afterwards!
2006-07-05 15:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋