Question 1

went swimming w/ 11 yrs cousin & 14 yrs girl. i felt cool pool water touching the bottom parts of my body, not sure if it entered. its my ovulation times, but if there's sperm from my 11 yrs cousin, will it survive in water? will it enter with water?

Accepted Answer

: Not likely. Did the 11 year old ejaculate?  If not no worries.

Question 2

could chubby guys still go swimming?

Accepted Answer

Of course!: What a silly question! Have you ever been to a pool, a lake, or the ocean? If so, look around! Most people are overweight in America, and most of them swim just fine! YES, chubby guys can swim just fine, assuming they know how to swim!

Question 3

can a child with pneumonia go swimming?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the child is well enough to be active and go out, they should be fine going swimming. Depending on whether they are on antibiotics or not, be aware that while on some antibiotics, exposure to the sun needs to be limited.

Question 4

can i go swimming without using a tampon?

Accepted Answer

When not on a period: The only time a woman needs a tampon when swimming is during her menstrual periods (about 1/5 of the year). The rest of the time, no tampon is needed. A pregnant woman should not need a tampon. A woman not worried about blood staining her swimsuit or clothing does not need a tampon when swimming in a river, lake, or ocean because the amount of water is infinitely larger than the amount of blood.

Question 5

might i go swimming with my new piercing?

Accepted Answer

Should not: A new piercing is an open wound & can be a portal for infections.

Question 6

can you go swimming with pitaryisis roses?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pityriasis rosea is not a contagious condition and is not expected getting worse by swimming.

Question 7

cann i go swimming with my bellybutton piercing?

Accepted Answer

Not if its new: I'd wait til its well healed before going.

Question 8

is it ok to go swimming with a cut  on your face?

Accepted Answer

Not best choice: Depending on severity of the cut and its state of healing, swimming in a freshly-chlorinated pool may be safe, but still irritating (and thereby potentially more scarring) for a not-yet-sealed cut. In a dirty pool, hot tub, or river/lake/ocean there are many nasty bacteria that could potentially cause an infection and a much worse problem and scar. Wait until healed, and use a high spf sunscreen!

Question 9

can a child recovering with pneumonia go swimming?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If fever is down and child feels better and pool is not cold then swimming may be therapeutic. This is well served with common sense...Fatigued, short of breath, etc...No exertion= no swimming . Feeling good, back to normal and not an all day event at the water park, and water is warm (not a lake!) then yes. Ask your doc as that is best answer in your geographic area.

Question 10

when can i go swimming after having a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Six weeks: Obviously you would want to get a specific answer from your surgeon but about 4-6 weeks is a typical restriction to give the incisions time to heal.

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Went swimming w/ 11 yrs cousin & 14 yrs girl. i felt cool pool water touching the bottom parts of my body, not sure if it entered. its my ovulation times, but if there's sperm from my 11 yrs cousin, will it survive in water? will it enter with water?

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Could chubby guys still go swimming?

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