HELP me??? girls oNLY!!?

Question

got ur attention? ok if ur in hi school and have to take swim class but dont wanna wear a tampon during ur period what should u do? cus obviously u cant go into the water so yea what should u do? real life experiences too can help? or any advice

I AM SCARED OF TAMPONS! AND plus i dont think my mom wants me wearing them plz no sarcasm

aw u guys r really nice thanx

Answer 1

I would talk to your swim coach about it. Ask her if you could not participate in practice during your period and explain to her your reasons. I'm sure she'll understand. I know how you feel about tampons. I was like that once. Don't do anything you don't want to do. I wouldn't want to get in the water either. I'm sure everything will work out.

Answer 2

I don't blame you, tampons are not a good idea. I think that if someone is coaching a GIRLS swim team, then this is an issue they should be sensitive to. Either talk to your mom and / or your OB/GYN, let them know how oyu feel about it. Don't let fear be the main issue here because there will always be someone to try to talk you out of it - get educated on health issues (excuse me for being blunt but it was meant to flow out- not be stopped up) and let them know that it is a personal issue with you and you do not believe that wearing a tampon is right or appropriate for you. Then have your mom or Dr. write a note to the swim coach excusing you from swimming at that time. There may be some other exercises that you can do during that time to help improve your swimming. Maybe you can take the initiative, knowing about swimming and develop an exercise routine or something that young ladies can do to still participate in Phys. Ed. and imporve their strength and abilities for swimming without actually having to get in the water. I am sure you are not the only girl dealing with this issue or nervous about it. I personally will not go in the water when it is that time either so I understand how you feel.

Answer 3

Life doesn't stop because you menstruate. It is unfair to expect a coach or anyone else to let you out of class because you choose not to wear tampons. Every other girl in class has to deal with the same thing. You must wear a tampon in the pool for sanitary reasons. Tampons are not scary once you grow accustomed to them and very safe with proper use. You may not like wearing tampons, but sometimes you do not have a choice. Tough it out and put on a brave face.

Answer 4

My dear girl, you've got to learn how to use a tampon. I started off terrified of them - and after two days I knew I'd found the best invention ever. You really, honestly, don't feel them inside - and that's because it's physically impossible; there are no nerves deep inside your vagina to do the feeling!

Please try to following:

1. Lubricate your middle finger. I suggest using clean spit, Vaseline, or simply some water.

2. Lie on your back with your knees up and the soles of your feet resting firmly on the floor or bed.

3. Slowly, gently, move your finger in little circles around your vagina until it slips in. Keep pressing it farther inside, aiming at a 45 degree angle towards your back. This won't hurt!

4. Move your finger around a little! Does that hurt? You'll notice that you don't feel much - a little pressure at the most. Because tampons don't wiggle around themselves, you won't feel anything once the tampon has been inside for a few seconds.

Now, when you have your period, you'll do pretty much the same thing with a tampon!

Please buy some tampons - I suggest Tampax Pearl for your first time - and take one apart and see how it works. You'll notice:

1. The tampon has three parts: the cotton wad (which is the actual tampon), and two tubes made of cardboard or plastic (which is the applicator). Notice that at one end is the string, and at the other you can see the little end of the cotton tampon.

2. Notice that if you push the end (that has the string coming out) into the other tube, the cotton wad is slowly pushed out of both tubes until it's completely out, including the string.

3. When you put a tampon into your vagina, hold the tube with the cotton wad inside, and insert this part until it is all the way in. The other tube - the part that you push - stays outside of your vagina. However, make sure the first tube is fully inserted, except for the little bit your are holding with your fingers.

4. Now push the "string" tube in - you'll feel some pressure as the wad goes inside you, but it won't hurt. Keep pushing until the "string" tube is fully inside of the other tube - unless it hurts, in which it's ok to stop.

5. Pull both tubes out of your vagina in the same angle you put them in.

Done! Notice that the string is left dangling. If you gently tug it, you'll feel the tampon inside you, but it won't hurt. When you need to change a tampon, pull the string at the same angle. If this part hurts, it's probably because the tampon isn't wet enough with blood, or the angle isn't right.

Yes, you could avoid learning how to use a tampon - but please don't. They're easy to use and you won't be stuck on the edge of the pool!

Answer 5

Obviously if you're bleeding from your sausage pocket you're not gonna wanna go in the water...unless you wanna be swimming in the red sea. So, tell your teacher or authorized supervisor that it's "that time of the month" and that you don't want your bodily fluids seeping out while learning the back-stroke and having it splash all over the other swimmers.

Also, tell your stupid mom to give tampons a chance. They ain't that bad.

Also, its surprising that you made it this far in school with that ****** up spelling you have. Seriously, spell out the word or go die. Either that, or get some god damned Hooked on Phonics or a tutor or some ****.

Answer 6

get a note from your parents so you dont have to swim during your time. but really theres no reason to be scared of tampons it doesnt hurt or fall out or anything like that. tampax pearls are very gentle. there are also "plugs" and stuff like that and another product called "instead" that is basically a plug too, but they all require insertion. just put the tampon in before class and take it out after. its only for an hour a day so i dont see any harm in it. talk to your mom too, maybe she has some ideas.

Answer 7

Tampons are not scary or wrong, they are safe and easy to use.

However if you don't feel comfortable and want to stick to pads, talk to your teacher and say you will need a couple of days a month off swimming.

If they do not accept this, bleeding will slow/stop when you go in the water so you shouldn't leak, just minimise the time between changing and getting in the pool.

Best wishes!

Answer 8

i think you should speak to your gym teacher, and explain the situation. Also discussing options of doing the "swim" portion of class in a week after your period is done.
FYi i was scared to use tampons too when i first got my period, but they are not that bad, maybe unconfortable if u dont put them in right. If you really dont want to use them, talk to your teacher

Answer 9

Well Im a heavier girl and I do wear tampons but if your flowing heavy it wont stop anyways. Its took me years to realize tampons save lifes lol. I think you should try them tell your mom your really insecure about going thru.
She will understand, trust me but I hear ya about gym class I would just sit out during that lovely week in our lives lol.

Answer 10

I've been through almost the same situation. I personally don't like tampons, so during the swim time I just talked to my PE teacher (who was a male) and he was totally ok with it. I didnt even have to swim.