Question 1

what is the best tampon to wear for competitive swimming?

Accepted Answer

Most comfortable: The best tampon is the one that is most comfortable for you.  You may need to try different brands and sizes until you find one that suits you.

Question 2

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 3

i will never use tampons, but i want to go swimming, should i just wear a swim suit and a pad with swim shorts over?

Accepted Answer

No: That is not sanitary. If you don't use tampons - another option is a menstrual cup.

Question 4

i want to go swimming, should i just wear a swim suit and a pad with swim shorts over if i don't want to wear tampons?

Accepted Answer

That could get: A little messy.  Two options- menstrual cup or tampon.

Question 5

i just used a new brand of tampon mini for about 1.5 to 2 hours while swimming, what is the chance of me developing tss?

Accepted Answer

No worry: Not to worry if you change the tampin. Do not leave it inserted

Question 6

can i go swimming without a tampon if i'm on my period?

Accepted Answer

It could be a bit: Messy. Some might consider it unhygienic if using a public facility. Consider use of a menstrual cup or a tampon.

Question 7

what happens during the swimming unit at school if you get your period, & you don't wear tampons?

Accepted Answer

You may get stains: If you wear a pad instead of a tampon, water will be soaked up into your pad and it won't be able to absorb the blood that is coming out so you may get blood on your swimsuit.  However, not much blood usually comes out when you're swimming.  If you do get blood on your swimsuit, it will come out if you rinse it right away with cold water.

Question 8

i have to go swimming but i have my period what can i do? i cant use a padit will get soaked and i cant use a tampon too nor a cup

Accepted Answer

Not much: There aren't many options if you need to go swimming while on your period and can't use a tampon or cup. My only suggestion would be to try to find a pair of rubber panties like are sometimes used on babies over their diapers in a size large enough for you to wear under your swimming suit. Sorry but I have no idea where you would find them. Almost anything can be found on the internet these days.

Question 9

i have my period  and need to go swimming tommorow , can i swim without a tampon my period flow is normal and what about when i get out of the pool ?

Accepted Answer

Swimming: Swimming without a tampon during your period is not hygienic and you may experience leakage. Consider use of a menstrual cup if you don't wish to use a tampon while swimming.

Question 10

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!

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What is the best tampon to wear for competitive swimming?

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Can i go swimming without using a tampon?

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I will never use tampons, but i want to go swimming, should i just wear a swim suit and a pad with swim shorts over?

A member asked:

I want to go swimming, should i just wear a swim suit and a pad with swim shorts over if i don't want to wear tampons?

A member asked:

I just used a new brand of tampon mini for about 1.5 to 2 hours while swimming, what is the chance of me developing tss?

A member asked:

Can i go swimming without a tampon if i'm on my period?

A member asked:

What happens during the swimming unit at school if you get your period, & you don't wear tampons?

A member asked:

I have to go swimming but i have my period what can i do? i cant use a padit will get soaked and i cant use a tampon too nor a cup

A member asked:

I have my period and need to go swimming tommorow , can i swim without a tampon my period flow is normal and what about when i get out of the pool ?

A member asked:

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?

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