Can I go swimming during menstruation?

During menstruation, women are very concerned about their own hygiene, so they will avoid participating in some inappropriate activities. Many female friends don’t know whether they can swim during menstruation. In fact, the answer is yes, but you must be fully prepared before swimming, including using tampons and menstrual cups to avoid menstrual leakage. For your own physical condition, it is best to replace related supplies regularly.

1. Use a tampon or menstrual cup before swimming.

Although swimming can temporarily stop your period, it is unhygienic to go swimming with friends without using a tampon or menstrual cup. If you are not comfortable using these, it is best to try them at home before swimming.

Tampons

It's best if you're used to using tampons, as they are best suited for swimming. You don't have to worry about leaks because the tampon will expand in time to fit your body. Just tuck the tampon string into your bikini bottoms and you can swim with peace of mind. Any style of bikini bottoms will do. If your flow is heavy, remember to change your tampon every few hours. Do not use for more than 8 hours.

2. Menstrual cup

Use a menstrual cup. Although menstrual cups are less common than tampons, they work in a similar way: They are inserted into the vagina and hold menstrual blood closer to the vulva. They can last up to 10 hours, which is longer than tampons' 8 hours. Like tampons, menstrual cups are completely invisible when worn. It sticks to your body, so you don't have to worry about your period leaking out. When using a menstrual cup, you don’t have to worry about hiding the tampon string.

You should know that you cannot go swimming with sanitary napkins or panty liners on. When in water they absorb water. If you put them inside your swimming trunks, they will become very noticeable as they absorb water. In short, it is difficult to go into the water with a sanitary napkin, let alone swimming.

3. Bring more tampons and other products as backup

If you use a tampon, you may need to change it several times a day. It’s a good idea to bring a little more than you think you’ll need in case everyone decides to hang out a little longer. If you need to change back into your regular clothes and underwear and put your sanitary napkins back on after swimming, you will need to bring some sanitary napkins as well.

4. If you use a tampon on a heavy day, change it every three to four hours. If you use a menstrual cup, you don’t have to worry about having to remove it and change it. Menstrual cups can be used for up to 12 hours. Of course, it wouldn’t hurt to bring an extra one just in case.

Don't pay attention to the rumors that you can't swim during your period. There are many lies about menstruation. If someone tells you that swimming during your period is unhealthy or that your menstrual blood will attract sharks if you swim in the ocean, don't listen. If someone tells you that your tampon will absorb a lot of water when you swim, don't believe it. These claims are completely untrue. Whether you are on your period or not, you can go swimming whenever you want. Menstruation is a natural physiological process that should make you proud of being a woman, not ashamed.