Many women are unsure about swimming when they're menstruating. Typically, they're concerned about bleeding while in the water or cramping up and being unable to swim. Despite questions surrounding the topic, it is possible to swim while on your period and many women do it every day. If the idea still makes you nervous, know that you can always decline an invitation to go swimming during your time of the month.
Step 1
Insert a tampon just before swimming. Check on your tampon at least once every few hours and change it as necessary. To ease worries about accidents, use a super-absorbent tampon.
Step 2
Stop swimming for 10 to 20 minutes if you experience extreme menstrual cramps. Wait until the cramping subsides before re-entering the water.
Step 3
Use cloth-based menstrual pads when swimming if you're resistant to the idea of tampons. Cloth pads won't lose their stickiness like throwaway pads. Only use pads while swimming when your period is light, and change them once an hour.
Step 4
Consider using a menstrual cup, available over the counter, as an alternative to both tampons and pads.
Step 5
Wade in the water if you feel uncomfortable swimming while on your period.
Things You'll Need
- Tampon
- Cloth pad
- Menstrual cup
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