Im going swimming in 2 days and its the first time since i started my periods - just how it landed - started a while ago!
Im not sure what to do, i dont want to be embarresed but i dont want to tell my mum that is the reason i dont want to go!
please help!!!
2007-03-13 05:18:07 · 23 answers · asked by billy_gout 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Going swimming on your period may be embarassing for the first time but no one will notice if you don't make a big deal about it. Just wear a tampon and everything well be okay. Good Luck!
2007-03-13 05:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!Girl are you studying or it's just for fun?If it's for fun with your friends,you can go-so they don't suspect too much-but don't stay in water for more than an hour!!Beleive me girl i've been there and i was almost embarassed infront of my boyfriend.If you have those pads to insert go ahead but check after every thirty minutes.If it's for school,don't even think about it-because when everyone sees your 'thing', i'm sure you'll lose your swimming taste for good while you are in school b'coz the next time you go swimming, people will ask "hey are you not in your periods again?"-or you won't go to school for a week or the bullys will make fun of you each time you are in school,they'll call you period girl or anything crazy and it might riun your studies in class!If you haven't tried this since you started your periods,then i'd advice you to wait and when you are free try getting into water then have a stopwatch to see when the period leaks from your pad.If your periods are heavy,try it today if not, then goodluck............or don't bring your boyfriend for swimming that day or else.......!Trust me I know what I'm talking about!!
Or talk to your mom,she might help.She might get embarassed when she hears that her daughter has swam with her periods on!Or you'll be the talk of the day darling......!!
2007-03-13 12:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't fret! You can use a tampon... Just put the tampon in before you go swimming and you will be fine.. I would take it out after you go swimming and use either a clean tampon or a pad. Just because I don't like to leave tampons in too long. You will be okay. It's not a huge deal and if you don't tell anyone you have your period no one else will know! Good Luck!
2007-03-13 12:22:13 · answer #3 · answered by tori. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright, well I teach swim lessons daily so I have had to do the same thing. It's no big deal. I would tell my mom that I had my period if I was you so that she can help get you whatever you need. Also, she probably knows a lot about it so she can help you more than you think. Don't be afraid it's just a natural thing that you have to go through. :)
2007-03-13 12:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by rachelly22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a tampon, they have diffrent sizes if this is your fiirst time I would try a slim kind. Tampax is the best I think. Also if you are going swimming in the ocean, tell your mom, even with a tampon I would not go swimming in the ocean there are big fish that can find you! Good Luck!
2007-03-13 12:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by surfjax32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your mother you have you started your periods and are supposed to go swimming. Ask her to show you how to use a tampon and then practice with them before the actual swimming day.
2007-03-13 12:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All right. That' a tricky problem you have there. Well, you hae to tell your mother that you started on ur periods. It shouldn't be too embarrassing as your mum has periods too! And, she will know one day or another isn't it? Or if you really doesn't wish to go, pretend you are sick. Really sick like keep coughing or pretend to have a splitting headache. Or even better, go to your friends hse early in the morning and lie to ur mum that you have promised ur friend.
That's all i can say. Though the best way I recommend is JUST TO TELL UR MUM.
Hope your problem will be solved.
2007-03-13 12:25:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Swimming is fine if you're on your period. If it's a heavy flow, wear a tampon. If not, sit it out. You should tell your mom. All women go through what you're going through and she'll definitely help you out. There's NOTHING to be embarrased about.
2007-03-13 12:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go swimming but you need to go to a stroe and get some of those tampons but make sure it say sports...Dont forget to change every 2 hours.
2007-03-13 14:03:17 · answer #9 · answered by bigtall_34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a tampon while you are swimming, just make sure you get the right size and read and understand the instructions first.
2007-03-13 12:21:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋