because i dont want to but im afraid it will fall out or be uncomfortable especially the rubbing and sweating
2007-08-08 20:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
yes. i definetly under all circumstances think changing would be a good idea becuz also some men are cheerleaders and while they hold u up in the air they look up ur skirt...
u wouldnt want them seeing a bulge and knowing u r on ur period. becuz they wouldn't obviously keep it to themselves.
also the flipping, etc is not a good thing for a pad.
and if u r self concious about the pad u might not have ur head in the game and someone could get seriously hurt by this.
2007-08-08 20:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by Dollface;) 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course you don't have too, but it will probably be a lot less messy and a lot more comfortable if you do. I've never done cheer but I've done lots of dance including acrobatic dance, and when I wore pads and did flips and jumps I would always start flooding (ugh, sorry for the gross visual but I don't know any other way to explain it) which felt really icky and sometimes I would end up with blood on the inside of my leotard.
You probably don't have to worry about the pad falling out, but the rubbing and sweating could be a problem. You can always try using pads and then switch to tampon if it feels too uncomfortable. If you feel comfortable enough to do so, you can also talk to other girls who've been on the team for a year or two and see if they have any advice for you. I bet that some of them have been in the same position as you.
Good luck!
2007-08-09 05:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all
i hear you
im a cheerleader new to a team in florida
from california
but anyways
have you ever seen the commercial for playtex sport with the cheerleaders???
well i suggest you buy those tampons && use them
i heard they work well
but on the other hand if your mom won't let you --like me
or you're just to afriad then pads work just as fine
i work pads to cheer practice before it was fine!!
you just have to mak sure that you wear your most comfortable pair of underwear && then spankies on top then shorts
that way if you have to change you don't have to worry about your pad being visible
but i still think that if you are able to
use tampons
and if you can't then just sneak some in
im actually pretty sure i might start using them without my mom knowing
hope i helped
2007-08-09 03:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u dont HAVE too but i think u should. cuz ur going to be cheering and flipping and all that good stuff and it will probably smell. tampons are much better though! i used to be terrified of wearing them but now i cant wear pads cuz they gross me out! they are so uncomfortable!!! good luck! do whatever u feel comfortable with
2007-08-09 03:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by Time is of the Essence 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
buy the latest slim pads ...wear 2 pairs of nickers or sports breifs over ur nickers..youll be fine...if you can change to tampons...thats good too...but you will most likely need a panty liner too just to be safe
2007-08-09 04:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by sheru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try tampons. A lot better for physical activity.
2007-08-09 08:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there is sticky stuff on teh back of them so they dont fall out. I dont think you need to worry~
2007-08-09 03:40:38 · answer #7 · answered by Hello_Goodbye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋