tampon swimming?

Question

I have been so much happier seince i found out how easy tampons are but there is a swim party comming up when im supposed to get "it". I can put it in, and take it out but is there anything else i should know? please help!!

Answer 1

You should read the label and know the warning signs for TSS

Answer 2

Ones with applicators are easier to use if you are new to them. Helping make sure you insert them correctly so that you can not feel it. They have a piece of tough string also sown into and through them so you don't need to worry about them getting stuck (you pull on the string to remove it). Remember to wash your hands before and after inserting one. You need to start off with a low absorbency then work your way up.. if you need to change you tampon less then every four hours because it has absorbed the max amount of flow go up an absorbency level. If you find when you are changing it it hasn't absorbed that much go down a level. They are great to use for swimming just put in a fresh one before and after. What you will find is when you are in the water your flow will stop so there will be hardly any 'blood' on the tampon but it will be soaked in water so you need to change it. There is no risk of it falling out as your muscles hold it in. Can you talk to your Mum or an older sister about it?

Answer 3

I wore a tampon and then took a long soak in the bath once, and it actually absorbed some of the water! It felt really weird coming out. You should be fine, though, just put one in about an hour before going in, so you know any access will be absorbed. But if it hasn't started yet, don't worry about it. Just have fun and don't worry about it. Just be confident and people will be less likely to notice anything but your confidence.

Answer 4

First of all, if you are swimming on your period i would highly recomment you wear a black swim suit or a really dark colored one. If possible, use a tampon with a higher absorbancy so you can swim for awhile. Swimming in water (pools, lakes, etc) does NOT stop your period. Just be aware of when you need to change 'it'.

Answer 5

I have went swimming while on my period and with a tampon in. Make sure you put a clean one in before you get in the pool and check it often for fullness. I know this will sound a little grose, but keep a eye on your string while swimming also and make sure it doesn't hang out of your bottom piece of your suit. VERY embarassing!

Answer 6

Contrary to popular belief, your period does not stop in water. The flow is negligible, because you are actually releasing, on AVERAGE, about 1 cup of blood per day. (no one stays in the water for 24 hours)

I have been in the pool with a tampon. I did not have a problem. But I don't remember what day of my period it was, so I'm not sure if it depends on the lightness, or heaviness of your flow.

Answer 7

Don't have it in longer than 6-8 hours and don't put it in if you aren't on your period yet.

Your period does NOT stop in the water. It only looks like it does, till you get out of the water and the blood is running down your leg.

Answer 8

Just have the tampons with you when you go and use it only when you do get your period while at the party ,not before!

Answer 9

Not really - just pop a fresh one in before you swim and change it when you come out. They are very very good these days :) Have a lovely time.

Answer 10

no there's nothing else you have to know. you can swim with a tampon on, just change it like you usually would.

Answer 11

i was in the swim team in high school. just make sure you put a new one on before getting in the pool. and try to change every 2 hours (esp. if it's heavy). i never had a problem. you'll be okay. :)