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 doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/12/2016

2.8k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

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 doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi, I have scheduled a swimming party with my friends tomorrow and I'm on a very heavy period I need to stop it as I find tampons uncomfortable?

A member asked:

I have had a bad odor for a while now which I think is caused by my tampon usage (Ive always had a lot of discharge, which I was told was normal) its worse after my period and I have no idea how to get rid of it. Its embarrassing?

A member asked:

Normal period for first 2 days, 3rd day heavy watery flow that leaked through tampon and clothes in 2 hrs. At risk of anemia. Possible causes?

A member asked:

I normally get my period very lightly for 2-3 days. I am on day 3 and passed a clot the size of my fist and am now having cramping and bright red blood that soak a tampon every hour for two hours.

A member asked:

My period has come about 6 days earlier, I now have low flow,on/off cramp & blood clots. I am TTC, I don't know if this is a period or miscarriage? light flow on tampons but when I get up from toilet there is clots in toilet

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Is it possible to get a tubo ovarian abcess caused by strep from swimming with tampons in during period?pool water soaks the tampon.previous TOA too.

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

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

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

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?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?