My dad said my friend and I could go swimming tomarro. But I'm in my period...My mom is out of town, or I'd tell her. Its to weird to tell my dad.
My flow isn't very heavy, do you think I should just use a tampon, or say I don't feel like swimming? I feel great..For my period, lol. And I want to go! What should I do...And do tampons work for you while your swimming, how often should I change mine while I'm there?
2007-08-12 10:26:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I remember being your age and wondering the same thing (my mom never told me anything!). Yes, you can go swimming. Change your tampon as often as you would change it if you were just hanging out at the mall; about every 2-4 hours depending on your flow. You won't leak--promise.
The only activity I don't do when I have mine is bike riding; feels uncomfortable to me.
If you need to ask a "mom" (I have 4 grown ones), you may send me an email.
2007-08-12 10:36:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would use a tampon and go ahead and enjoy your self if you really do feel like going. Tampon are good for swimming and if you aren't going real heavy then shouldnt be a big deal. As for changing them if you dont go heavy then you wouldnt have to every often and it depends on the strenght of the tampon, for light,heavy,ect.
2007-08-12 17:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
use a tampon. Yes they do work in water, thats one of the only things you can use when your on your period and want to go swimming. Change your tampon every 4-8 when you there! Hope I helped! Good luck!
2007-08-12 17:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by ツV3GG!E4L!F3☮ 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hey, no worries.. lol tampons are good for swimming. I didn't know that till a couple weeks ago. I wanted to swim and I wasn't sure if I could then my best told me it was cool... Just change it whenever you feel you need to I guess :)
2007-08-13 23:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by Han 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! You will have no problems with swimming with a tampon in. Just change it as soon as you get out and get dressed. BTW you may want to tuck the string in so it isn't showing out and doesn't wick.
Have fun! :)
2007-08-12 17:36:21 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well im 11 and i have my period and i go swimming all the time when i have it. when you are in cold water that stops the blood flow so you dont really have to worry bout it just put a tampon in before you go and as long as you arnt in and out of the water every 5 seconds you should b fine. when your bout to leave then put in a new one so on the way home it doesnt leak. but if it would make you feel better then once every hour go to the bathroom and wipe and c if there is any blood on the toilet paper if there isnt it is fine if there is then change it.well i hope this helped! hope you go and have fun!
2007-08-12 17:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can use tampon without problem if you wish. Tampon is inside or your body and your vagina really closes around it when tampon is inserted properly - thus water will probably not enter your tampon. Check on it and see how it works for you, but definitely remove used tampon after you are done with swimming and use new one.
Good luck and enjoy your swim.
2007-08-12 17:33:32 · answer #7 · answered by magan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just put on a tampon and let your friend know that you might get out of the pool early cause you are tired of swimming.
2007-08-12 17:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and use a tampon, just change it every 3-4 hours.
2007-08-12 20:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes tampons are made for going swimming. so you should just use a tampon. you should change it as often as u would if u was not swimming.
2007-08-12 19:12:08 · answer #10 · answered by Sexy M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋