2007-07-07 11:04:14 · 10 answers · asked by rememberingsunday.<3. 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It is really up to you. If you are only spotting it probably wont be too bad but it is risky and could potentially be embarrassing if your period get heavier while you are swimming. Are you willing to risk it?
2007-07-07 11:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by 2terbug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My period is very light on the first day or 2, so I know that I could probably get away with swimming without a tampon, although I would be inclined to change immediately afterward into underwear with a pad. It really depends on what your cycle is like. If you have just started your periods and you're not sure what your cycle is like, I would stay on the safe side. If you are teenager and have irregular periods, or have irregular periods for some other reason, you might want to stay on the safe side then too. If you know your flow pretty well, then you probably already know the answer to your own question. Hope that helps!
2007-07-07 11:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by justmarried 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you shouldn't, you should wear a tampon. Things could get messy in the water if you go swimming without one. Yes, the water pressure helps in temporarily "pausing" periods, but it's not always guaranteed and once you get out of the water, it starts again. I personally just skip swimming if I have my period. Hope this helps =).
2007-07-07 11:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not only is it unsanitary but it can give others infections or diseases even if you dont have anything u may still have dormant diseases. so even if you are only very light, it isnt a good idea to swim without a tampon, also if your asking from the idea that you may be harmed from the water, im not sure about that cuz the water may be dirty and during your period your cervix is open ...so i would think you would be more suseptible to infection and diseases. hope u find the answer u need somewhere in all of this
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2007-07-07 11:38:40 · answer #4 · answered by kristymae802 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No!! If you are going swimming you HAVE to wear a tampon. Swimming without is unsanitary. No tampon=No pool.
2007-07-07 11:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should probly use a tampon on the first day of your period to stay on the safe side!!
2007-07-07 11:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by MarineWife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no if it lite wear a lite tampon! even though water reduces the flow it dosent when u get out of the pool and not all the time in the pool eighther!! if u have never worn a tampon stay out of the pool!! i recomend to try them!! they are great!! i recomend tampax pearl!! try the lites!(they are the purple 1's) read the directions carfully ! good luck and have fun
2007-07-07 13:41:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use the tampon on my first day. It is usually my heaviest day. You know your flow, you decide. You don't want to be embarrassed.
2007-07-07 11:09:00 · answer #8 · answered by acker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please don't swim without a tampon! it might be ok for you because your flow isn't heavy, but what about the rest of the people who'll use the same pool? that's gross.
2007-07-07 11:15:10 · answer #9 · answered by No se 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'D STILL WEAR A TAMPON. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.
2007-07-07 11:14:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋