i'm going to start swimming?

Question

im going to start swimming and i havent gotten me period yet im scared it will happen in front of everybody. i really like swimming so i dont want to quit. what should i do?

Answer 1

When you first start your period, the flow of blood is very small, in fact you will probably see a spot of blood on your underwear one day, and that is how you know you have started. Cold water also slows the flow of blood, so even if you do start, the cold water should make only a miniscule amount of blood. Once you do start you're period, that doesn't mean you can;t swim. You can wear a tampoon, which absorbs the blood so you can still go swimming!

Answer 2

You havn't started your period at all?
It won't just come really suddenly, you will have signs before it comes so it is unlikely that it will take you by surprise.
You should still swim, and just carry pads/tampons/advil in your bag with you.
If you are swimming and you feel anything then get out of the water and go to the bathroom. Even if a little blood comes out while you are swimming it won't be enough for anyone to notice as long as you go to the bathroom right away.

Answer 3

You won't just start bleeding large amounts while you're in the water; you will get some warning, like blood on your underpants or on toilet paper when you wipe yourself.

Even if you do start your period while you're in the water, most likely it will start with just a few spots or a light trickle and won't show until you're out of the water and back in your clothes-or if a little bit of blood does come out of your vagina, it would be such a small amount, no one would be able to tell.

When you do get your period, you will need to decide what kind of protection you want to use. If you want to go swimming while you're menstruating (unless you're spotting VERY lightly-light menstrual flow often stops in water), you will need to use internal protection of some sort-a tampon or 'keeper'. Talk to your mom and older sisters, if you have any, the school nurse and other women you know well and feel safe talking about this with to help you decide.

Using a tampon or cup takes practice, but if you get the smallest size possible and relax as you're inserting, you should be fine. Tampon and cup boxes have information and drawings to help you out. If you need, you can use a bit of water-based lubricant to help get the tampon in (talk to your mom or other adult woman you trust about this).

Don't practice using a tampon if you don't have your period, though; you can irritate the walls of your vagina and it would likely be fairly uncomfortable.

Answer 4

Insert a small tampoon before just before you go swimming. Since you are not menstrating now, you may need to lubricat the applicator so that it does not hurt when you insert it. Tampax makes a slender regular, and a junior size tampoon. One of these will be more than enough should you start your period while in the pool. Just remember to remove it when your done. Again, take your time, just don't rip it out. Without your period, removing a tampon can be quite painful.

Aaron

Answer 5

You cant live your life worring about when you are going to start your period..and any ways most women when they are on their periods when they go swimming the blood flow is slow to none while they are in the water...dont worry about it...

Answer 6

i wouldn't worry about it - the water generally slows the flow, even if you're not a first-timer. plus, there's so much water, it's highly unlikely anyone will notice if you go to the bathroom immediately. but i do NOT suggest putting in a tampon 'just in case'. you risk tss, and that's a potentially life-threatening disease.

Answer 7

it wont start in the water and a first period is less than a quater teaspoon a day

Answer 8

stick in a junior or a regular tampon maybe. if you know its coming better be prepared.