okay well my mom is a ccu nurse and says you do have your period in the water, but i never have. And ALOT of ppl say they dont either. I normally dont have my period till like 3 hrs after i swam. So you tell me do you get your period in the water? The problem is i cant wear tampons!!!!
2007-06-29 13:12:26 · 13 answers · asked by #1 swim hottie♥ 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
yes you do, but when you're actually swimming it gets washed away by the water so you don't see it. But if you stay in one place too long or get out there's a chance you will see it running down your leg!
2007-06-29 13:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't wear tampons another option is the menstrual cup. (I have the Diva cup but there are several options). It may sound gross but they are wonderful. The reason you don't think you have your period when you swim is its washed away as you swim and it takes a lil bit for you to notice the flow again.
I can't use tampons either. The problem with tampons is they not only absorb the menstrual flow but they also absorb the natural fluids that your body produces which can cause problems and pain. The menstrual cup doesn't absorb it collects the flow and doesn't cause pain like a tampon does. Also they have Never been known to cause TSS and do not have chemicals all over them. They were invented in the 30's and are FDA approved! If you really are having trouble with tampons you should try them. You can get some at like Wal-mart that are disposable but I prefer the reusable ones. They are easier to use in my opinion.
Good Luck!
Ok EDIT: now that ive gone to your profile and seen that you are 13 I think that you she deffinately ask your mom to go to walmart and get the "Instead" menstrual cups to wear during your swim meet. Its very unsafe to go into a pool with other people who will have thier faces in the water without something to keep the blood out of the water. If you need tips or suggestions on how to insert it there are alot of different suggestions on this site. They are a little different and take a few mins of wearing it to get used to it but they work wonders.(don't be put off but the way they look they are alot smaller than they look and there are several of them to choose from but for your meet ask your mom to get some of the dispoosible ones at walmart) Hope this helps!
2007-06-29 20:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you DO have your period while in the water.
The water washes it away so it looks like you don't menstruate but you DO.
Your mom is right.
Why can't you wear tampons? Try the slenderest plastic applicator tampon and ask your mom for help.
Its really unsanitary since you are letting your menstrual flow run into the water.
2007-06-30 08:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont risk it, its really unsanitary
and if your mom is a nurse and a girl! then just ask her for help with tampons
and there are reasons on why it comes afterward, about how the water floods, and pushes the blood...im sorry i need to post a source, but dont have it anymore
2007-06-29 20:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by juliette 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Swim Hottie,
I flow in the shower & bleed lots when I come out, in a pool I wouldn't attempt, unless it were r's, come out of a lake blood will be pouring down r legs. I've done it & embarresing, but if you want to take Mom's word, go for it, who knows it may work. But here's a bit of advice take a red towel r 2.
Best of Luck Sweetie, I hope it works & advice helps!
LOL Diana D
2007-06-29 20:39:07 · answer #5 · answered by Diana D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can get your period in the water and if it is heavy it can get pretty embarrasing. If it is light then it would probably dissolve in the water reasonably unnoticed but still it is not courteous to other swimmers.
2007-06-29 20:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you can get your period in the water, but it is a lot lighter...but I have never tried it. I wouldn't recomend swimming during that time though.
2007-06-29 20:16:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea I think you can get it in the water, I have before. But it is a lot lighter and it is harder to notice than when you aren't in water. I hope this helps! =)
2007-06-29 20:20:42 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't get your period in the water because it sort of stops while you're in but the moment you're out of the water, it will start again. so you should run quickly and put on a pad or something otherwise blood will start running down your legs!
2007-06-29 20:36:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
not so true
you could still have it ther it will come out , but not as much.
if you do go swiming while being in your period try a tampon !
it will work
2007-06-29 20:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by lau 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋