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• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Insert your tampon
• Method 2 of 2: Swimming with a tampon
• Tips

Don't let your fear of using a tampon while swimming keep you from enjoying a sunny day at the pool or at the beach. Many girls don't realize that using a tampon while swimming is no different than using a tampon during your math class or a Sunday picnic. Here's what you do.

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Method 1 of 2: Insert your tampon

1. Insert the tampon as you always do. You should feel comfortable using a tampon before entering the pool. To use a tampon, simply take it out of the package, find a comfortable position that will allow you to insert the thicker half of the introducer sheath into your vagina, then push the thinner half of the insertion sheath into the top piece until if possible, and move the tampon further into your vagina. Once you feel the tampon is properly in place, gently remove the introducer sheath.
   • You should feel the tampon go all the way into the vagina and out of the introducer sheath. If you don't push it in far enough, it will come out with the introducer sheath.
2. Make sure you are comfortable. Walk around, sit and just move around a bit to make sure you don't feel the tampon in your vagina. If it hurts or you still feel it, try again or insert your finger into your vagina to push it further up. Sometimes when you can't push the tampon any further, your period is almost over. In that case, you should avoid pushing it too hard if it hurts too much.

Method 2 of 2: Swimming with a tampon

1. Choose the right swimsuit. Now is probably not the right time to wear your good new light pink or bright white bathing suit. Choose a swimsuit with a darker color, in case you leak. You can also choose a swimsuit with a thicker bottom so that you feel less naked. Just choose something that makes you feel comfortable and that doesn't draw too much attention to your bottom. Knowing that you are less likely to see people leak you a bit will make you feel much more comfortable.
2. Carefully tuck the string away from the tampon. All that can what happens is that the string of the tampon dangles from your underwear. Make sure you tuck it well into the bottom of your swimsuit and don't worry. If you really want to, you can trim the string a bit with nail scissors, but don't cut it too much or it will be difficult to pull it out.
3. Do not wear a panty liner. Pantyliners work not in the water. Unfortunately, you have nothing to keep from leaking into the bottom of your swimsuit, although the water will dissolve that a bit. You can only put them on to the pool if you know you won't be swimming or if you don't show your bikini bottoms (the panty liner may be visible).
4. Consider wearing shorts when you go out to the pool. If you want some extra protection and are worried about going out in the water and sunbathing in just your bathing suit with a tampon in, just put on some comfortable pair of jeans to feel a little more confident when you get out of the water.
5. Change your tampon more often if you wish. While you don't need to change your tampon more often when you're swimming, if you're a little paranoid about having to change it or feel uncomfortable getting out of the water, you can change it two hours earlier if you do. want.
6. Enjoy swimming. Don't worry about swimming with a tampon - everyone does. Enjoy swimming without worrying about leaks! Swimming relieves your cramps, gives you some exercise, and makes you feel better and happier about your period.

Tips

• Keep a tampon in for 4 to 8 hours.
• Use a band-aid or other sports tape to tape the string of the tampon somewhere.
• If you feel uncomfortable wearing a tampon in the water, you should use a Sani cup.
• Always bring more tampons than you need. You never know when you're going to be heavier or when a girlfriend might need something - and who knows - even if you're not swimming, bring some!
• Never wear a tampon for more than 8 hours - this can lead to toxic shock syndrome.