Only for girls. Does anyone go for swimming during periods?

Question

If yes, what do you wear.... tampoons?

I don't want to miss a class just because of my periods. So can I wear the tampons for an hour class?

Thanks to all of you for your valuable answers.

Answer 1

You are more than safe to go swimming during your period. You can choose to wear a tampon if you'd like but truth is, you don't have to wear anything because you don't discharge anything while in the water.

Just remember to put one back in when you are done swimming.

Answer 2

You can wear a tampon.

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!

Answer 3

Yes, and tampons are the only solution. Be sure it's not on an especially heavy day though. If it's a heated pool, sometimes it even helps with cramps.

Answer 4

you wear tampoons and a teacher wouldnt let u skip class because of it unless your told not to swim

Answer 5

I have always gone swimming, regardless of whether I have my period or not. And yes, I wear a tampon.

Answer 6

Yes, tampons. No problem unless the string pops out the bottom of your suit, that could be embarrassing! lol

Answer 7

sometimes, and yes I wear tampons if I go swimming

Answer 8

my friend did once.
she didn't use tampons. but she didn't go like seriously swimming.
it was at a school pool trip and me and my other friends all went swimming so she just kinda waded around and went on the lazy river with us.
she got soaking wet but she didn't complain.

Answer 9

of course you can use a tampon for an hour. i would use the super tampons. that's what i use and i swim for two hours and it works fine.

Answer 10

yeah. i just went swimming and used a tampon. its okay for you to do. i rather do that than bleed in the water... ew. and i just took out the tampon right after i was done.