Question 1

i'm worried because my 12 year old just started her period and wants to go swimming. is it ok for her body/health, to wear a tampon at such a young age, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

If she's comfortable: It isn't uncommon for young women, even pre-teens, to use tampons. There are many newer, more comfortable products available. As long as she can insert a tampon with comfort (and maybe some lubricant like k-y jelly the first few times), a tampon should not harm her. Personally, i think it's more harmful for young women to be excluded from fun activities because of periods!

Question 2

what are the risks of swimming after sugaring?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: You'll be more comfortable if you avoid anything that might irritate your skin for a day or two after this method of hair removal. If you can't resist jumping into the pool with your new smooth body, i wouldn't fault you.

Question 3

i left sugar a month ago. now im feeling tired, without energy, specially at the gym and swimming. i feel hungry too. it is all because i left sugar?

Accepted Answer

Not Necessarily: This depends on what your  total diet is. What is missing can be important. You need to discuss with your  physician since this depends on your total health status.

Question 4

wondering if it's ok to go swimming with a minor scrape?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The scab protects you. Especially if it's open-water swimming, after you're done swimming, wash the scrape off carefully to remove any debris that may have stuck.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

cann i go swimming with my bellybutton piercing?

Accepted Answer

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

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I left sugar a month ago. now im feeling tired, without energy, specially at the gym and swimming. i feel hungry too. it is all because i left sugar?

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