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How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:26pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
Your menstrual cycle should
never prevent you from
enjoying a day at the beach or
pool with your friends. In fact,
getting some exercise while
swimming with your period
can help you reduce cramps
and improve your mood.
Women have been venturing
into the water since time
immemorial, and you can do. If
you want to know how to
swim on your period, see Step
1 to get started. |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by searchng4love: 9:30pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
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Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:32pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP1:Insert a tampon or a
menstrual cup before
swimming. Though
swimming can temporarily
reduce your menstrual
flow, a tampon will
eliminate any flow. Also,
especially in a pool, it is not
sanitary for you to go in
the water with your friends
without inserting a tampon
or a menstrual cup first. If
you are not yet comfortable
with these items yet, you
should try using them at
home before you go
swimming. [1]
Tampons: If you are
already used to
wearing tampons, they
are perfect for
swimming. You do not
have to worry about
any leakage, since they
expand as necessary
to fit your body. Be
sure to hide the string
by tucking it into your
bikini bottom and you
are good to swim in
clear water, wearing
any swimsuit bottom.
Remember to change
your tampon every few
hours if you have a
flow, and to never
wear it for more than
eight hours.
Cups: Though
menstrual cups are not
as commonly used as
tampons (yet), they are
inserted into the
vagina and sit at its
base to collect
menstrual blood. They
can even last up to ten
hours, which is more
than the eight-hour
maximum wear for a
tampon. Just like a
tampon, the menstrual
cup is functionally
invisible. It suctions to
your body so that no
blood escapes, and
when you use the cup,
you don't even have to
worry about hiding a
tampon string.
Swimming wearing a
pad or a pantyliner is
not advisable. A pad
will just get wet and
soggy if you go in the
water, and it will be
unable to absorb any
leakage. If you just
wear it in your suit, it
will swell and may be
noticeable and
probably
uncomfortable. |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:35pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP2:Bring extra supplies. If
you are wearing a
tampon, you might need to
make a few changes
throughout the day if you
will be around the water
for an extended period of
time. Take a few more
supplies than you think you
will need, in case your
group decides to enjoy the
day and stay a little longer.
If you want to change from
a tampon to a pad once
you are done swimming
and change into normal
clothes and underwear,
you can bring those, too.
If you are wearing a
tampon on a heavy
day, change it every
three to four hours.
If you are wearing a
menstrual cup, you
probably will not have
to worry about
dumping it out while
you are there — it can
stay in for up to 12
hours. Still, bringing an
extra one just in case
will not hurt.
Also, it is likely some
other woman in your
group may need a
tampon. |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:37pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP3:Ignore any myths
about why you
shouldn't swim on your
period. There are a lot of
lies out there when it
comes to your period.
Don't listen to anyone who
says that swimming with
your period is unhealthy, or
even that your menstrual
blood will attract sharks if
you swim in the ocean.
Ignore anyone who tells
you that your tampon will
absorb too much water if
you swim with it in. There's
absolutely no truth to
statements like this, and
you are free to swim any
day you want to, whether
or not you have your
period |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:40pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP4:Wear shorts if you're
self-conscious about
wearing a tampon.
Though this is not
necessary, if you are really
nervous about your
tampon string showing or
just feel a little
uncomfortable down there,
you can wear shorts to
give yourself some extra
protection and to put your
mind at ease. Buy a cute
style that does not look too
baggy, and slip them on
over the bottom of your
swimsuit. For extra peace
of mind, buy them in a dark
color.
Mens-style "board
shorts" often look
great with bikini tops
and is a style that does
not draw any attention
or curiosity.
You can also fib and
say you could not find
your swimsuit bottoms
or had to borrow your
brother's or
something. |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:40pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP4:Wear shorts if you're
self-conscious about
wearing a tampon.
Though this is not
necessary, if you are really
nervous about your
tampon string showing or
just feel a little
uncomfortable down there,
you can wear shorts to
give yourself some extra
protection and to put your
mind at ease. Buy a cute
style that does not look too
baggy, and slip them on
over the bottom of your
swimsuit. For extra peace
of mind, buy them in a dark
color.
Mens-style "board
shorts" often look
great with bikini tops
and is a style that does
not draw any attention
or curiosity.
You can also fib and
say you could not find
your swimsuit bottoms
or had to borrow your
brother's or
something. |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by refiner(f): 9:42pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
Ok...noted |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:49pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP5:Wear a darker-
colored swimsuit if
you're nervous about
leakage. Though your
menstrual blood is not
likely to leak through to
your bikini bottom if you've
inserted your tampon or
menstrual cup correctly,
you can also put your mind
at ease by wearing a
darker-colored swimsuit.
Choose a cute color such as
dark blue or dark purple
and prepare for a fun day
of swimming ahead.
You can also choose a
suit that's a bit thicker
in the bikini area so
you don't have to
worry about your
tampon string
showing. |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:51pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP6:Swim without
worrying about your
period. Swim with
confidence! Do not
constantly fuss with your
suit or twist around to
check your rear every 5
minutes — that is a dead
giveaway. Excuse yourself
from the water and run to
the bathroom for a quick
check if you're really
nervous about something
going wrong.. Try to ignore
it and enjoy yourself.
Set up a buddy system.
Ask a close girl friend
to alert you if she
notices any problems. |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:51pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP6:Swim without
worrying about your
period. Swim with
confidence! Do not
constantly fuss with your
suit or twist around to
check your rear every 5
minutes — that is a dead
giveaway. Excuse yourself
from the water and run to
the bathroom for a quick
check if you're really
nervous about something
going wrong.. Try to ignore
it and enjoy yourself.
Set up a buddy system.
Ask a close girl friend
to alert you if she
notices any problems. |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 9:52pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP7:Protect yourself from bloating and cramps. Though there's no sure-fire way to feel perfectly normal during your period, there are a few things you can do to minimize any cramps or bloating you may experience during your period. Avoid fried, salty, or generally unhealthy foods, along with caffeine. If you're really in pain, take Motrin or another pain relief medication that can ease your troubles. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is just to get in the water and forget about any pain you're feeling.[3] |
Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by LAFO: 9:59pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
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Re: How To Swim When You Are On Your Period(ladies Only) by pencil143(m): 10:00pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
STEP8:Opt for sunbathing if
you're not
comfortable swimming on
your period. If swimming
is too uncomfortable, if
you're just not feeling well,
or if you just cannot feel
confident about going in
the water on your period,
back out gracefully. Say,
"I'm not feeling up to it
right now" and soak up
some rays instead. If
everyone in your group is a
girl, they will probably
understand immediately. If
you are in mixed company,
the boys won't bother you
about it.
Find ways to interact
with the group, even
while they are in the
water. You can sit at
the edge of the pool
and put your legs in,
time races from the
shore, or cheer any
contests from the
sidelines.
Remember that this is
only a last resort if you
really don't feel
comfortable. You
should feel confident
enough to go
swimming whenever
you want — period or
not. Menstruation is a
natural process that
should make you
proud to be a woman
instead of ashamed |
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