Well I am starting my 3rd period. I don't want to use tampons because I am not really ready for them. I want to go to this swim party but I am afraid I will not be able to swim. What should I do? Please help with real answers only.
2006-07-21 07:19:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
If you do not use tampons, you will not be able to go swimming. However, don't use a tampon just so you can swim. If you are not ready to use them please don't. You can always go and have a nice time visiting with friends and not get in the pool. If someone asks why you aren't swimming just give them a discreet answer with a smile on your face and make the best of the situation. And try hard not to set yourself up to get thrown in or anything. You can still have a great time at the party.
2006-07-21 07:26:49 · answer #1 · answered by Noor 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you want to swim youhave to wear a tampon. it isn't safe/sanitary. If you cough or sneeze you will leak. you don't want a pool of blood around you do you.
If you want to use a tmpon...
First, buy a brand which has a plastic applicator, not a cardboard one. That makes things much easier. My favourite brand personally is Tampax compax.
Try to find ones which are designed for lighter days when you're just starting out. Yes, you'll probably have to change it more often, but they're very small so easiest to learn with.
When you're going to put one in, you have to relax. Get into a position where it will be easiest - most people suggest sitting on the toilet with your legs wide apart, or putting one foot on the edge of the bath. Personally, I find the easiest way is to crouch down with my knees wide apart.
Take the tampon in your right hand (assuming you're right handed). Spread the labia with your left hand and gently insert the tampon into the vagina. Push it in gently until the fingers of your right hand are touching the skin. That's the most important part - it has to be far enough in or it will be uncomfortable. If you're having trouble getting it in, try pushing slightly to one side or the other, or slightly rotating the tampon as you push it in. If you find it a bit dry going in, you could try using a bit of vaseline on the tip of the tampon.
Once the fingers of your right hand are touching the skin, use your left hand to push the applicator in all the way, as far as it goes - again, if you feel a bit of resistance try pushing slightly to one side or the other, then withdraw the applicator and the tampon should be in place.
If the tampon is in the right place, you won't be able to feel it inside you at all. It's difficult to get the hang of at first, but just keep trying, I promise you it's worth it!!! No more messy pads, no more gushing of blood when you sneeze or move position.......tampons are definitely the way to go!!! Good luck!
2006-07-21 13:01:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
please try tampons. they are so much more comfortable than pads and i guarentee if you are ready to have your period then you are ready to use a tampon. so.. get a box and read the directions that are inside. i like tampax gentle glide and be sure to get some with a plastic applicator. never get cardboard it hurts really bad. all i can say is just make sure you put it up far enough and get it back far enough when you put it in. if you do that then you will not even feel it at all!
swimming-pads+tampons= a great time!
2006-07-21 07:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by LOVER VP! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should not go swimming if you dont want to were a tampon but you can try a pad because when your on your period and go in the water it will stop the blood from flowing but not for long. you can try to use a tampon theres nothing to it and you dont even feel them much or at all. hope this helps
2006-07-21 07:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by dd l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not panic lady! placed on a tampon to the social gathering (and produce extras.) Tampons received't enable you bleed interior the water, believe me i have done it many situations. I promise it is going to artwork. in case you do not think me ask your mom or some thing haha that is what I did the first time before I knew. Tampons are made for such issues as swimming on your era, so as long as you've one in even as you're swimming you'd be superb. No concerns what so ever. i comprehend being a woman is frustrating now and again, yet we may be able to continuously make the finest of it. good success sweetie <3 :) P.S: One kind i discover is truly good is Playtex activity. So i'd recommend you try that, in addition they bypass in very actual and easily.
2016-10-15 01:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by schwenck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not a bad thing to not be ready to use tampons. Unfortunately there really is no alternative, yet, but you'll just have to stay out of the water. There's nothing to be ashamed of so explain this to your friends. Only go in upt to your thighs if you need to cool off. Have a good time anyway........
2006-07-21 07:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I hate to break it to you but, if you don't want to use tampons you should not swim. I am not saying that by using tampons you are doing the right thing by swimming, but it is more sanitary to wear a tampon than it is without one.
2006-07-21 07:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by navymilitarybrat76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I did this when I first got it.
I took a heavy day pad and put in it my swim suit and wore some border shorts over it. It worked!
Hope this helped.
2006-07-21 07:34:05 · answer #8 · answered by [[Milissa xoxo]] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not an uncommon problem for young women and the best way I have seen it solved was for the young woman to tell her female friends what is going on and stay out of the water.
2006-07-21 07:28:22 · answer #9 · answered by ringocox 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try to use a tampon before if your ready talk to sommeone about how to use them. They also come with instructions for first time users.. if u correctly put them in then you shouldnt feel them
2006-07-21 08:01:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋