2007-07-17 06:15:03 · 15 answers · asked by lalbluethunder20 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
If you've got a tampon on it's fine.
2007-07-17 06:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by staccc. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly ok. The best is to wear a tampon for health reasons because you do not want bacteria from the pool getting into your vagina. During our periods, the vaginal opening is more relaxed (larger but just a tad) than other times of the month (sex doesn't count). Because of this chances are higher that if you soak yourself for long periods of time in water (this includes the bathtub), it is more likely bacteria goes up there.
However, I do not agree with one of the above - wearing a pad! This is a definite no-no because pad absorbs water not just blood. So you wouldn't want to leave the pool with a thick wad of cotton wool stuck between your thighs right? It would look really weird.
2007-07-17 06:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by bronzedgal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! Just use a tampon or a menstrual cup and change it like you usually would.
I've been swimming, kayaking, whitewater rafting, sailing... plenty of water sports on my period.
Your life doesn't stop because your period happens.
(... and there's absolutely nothing unsanitary about it, ignore the answer before that suggested that.)
2007-07-17 06:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by fiercelingua 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you wear a tampon. Don't wear a pad. I won't work. First the pad will soak up water (and not your blood) and then it might float out of your swimsuit into the pool! Talk about embarrasing!(water DOES NOT stop a period)
2007-07-17 07:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of my friends wear tampons and go swimming, but usually its nearer to the end of their period than to the starting....i personally don't , unless its the very very end...it depends on your period and if you are comfortable with doing tht..
2007-07-17 06:19:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to wear a tampon, but there is no medical reason you can not go swimming.
2007-07-17 06:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by ladydye_5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but you have to use a tampon. dont believe people that say your period stops when you get in the water it doesnt.
just use a tampon.
2007-07-17 06:20:00 · answer #7 · answered by Andrea 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you where a tampon and change it once in a while then you should be ok.
2007-07-17 06:19:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you need to wear a tampon, go to http://www.beinggirl.com for more info.
2007-07-17 06:18:42 · answer #9 · answered by LuvMeOrHateMe24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only if wear a tampon.
2007-07-17 06:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋