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• Advice
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Women often worry about swimming during a red light day, but there are ways to prevent menstruation from affecting themselves and friends when traveling, swimming at sea or in the pool. In fact, when swimming during this sensitive time, menstrual cramps can ease and make your mood better. Read the article below to learn how to swim during your period.

Steps

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   Wear a tampon or menstrual cup before swimming. Swimming will temporarily reduce the amount of menstrual flow out, while the tampon helps absorb the whole thing. Especially when in the pool, you should not go into the water to play with friends without using tampons or menstrual cups, as this is not hygienic. If you are uncomfortable using this, you should try it at home before swimming.
   • Tampons: If you are already familiar with wearing tampons, they are perfect for swimming. You will not need to worry about your period flowing out or not, as it has the ability to stretch to fit your body. In addition, you must also tampon strings into the crotch to avoid exposing them. This way you can enjoy fun activities without having to worry about menstrual problems. Always change the tampon regularly and carry no more than eight hours.
   • Cup: Although menstrual cups are not as popular as tampons, they can be inserted into your vagina and fixed inside to accommodate your period. You can carry this cup for up to ten hours, more than a tampon for a maximum of eight hours. Just like tampons, menstrual cups are designed to be invisible and invisible. These absorb the entire amount of menstruation, and when you use them, you don't even need to hide the tampon in your pants.
   • You should not wear tampons while swimming. This type of bandage when exposed to water often causes moisture and soggy to make it uncomfortable, as well as unable to absorb menstruation. When you put the tampon inside your pants, it will bulge and make it easy for others to notice, furthermore making you a bit uncomfortable.

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   Bring extra tools. If you use a tampon, you may need to change it several times a day when exposed to water for long periods of time. So you should bring more to keep in case when needed, in case your friends want to enjoy the day and stay longer. If you want to change your tampons with a tampon after swimming and changing clothes, you can also bring them to use.
   • When wearing a tampon during a day when you have a lot of menstruation, you should change it regularly for three to four hours.
   • If you wear menstrual cups, you don't need to change them while swimming - they can last up to 12 hours. However, you should still bring an extra room when needed.
   • Other girls in the group may also need a tampon.

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   Ignore any rumors about not swimming on a red light day. Menstruation is often a misrepresented subject. You should not listen to the idea that swimming during the day is not good, or even menstruation will attract sharks if you swim in the ocean. Never mind when others say that tampons absorb a lot of water while you are swimming. These statements have no exact basis, so you can feel free to swim if you like, whether it's up to date or not.

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   Wear short pants in case you feel restless while wearing a tampon. This step is not very necessary, if you are really worried about the tampon lacing under your crotch or feel awkward, you can still wear short pants to protect and make you feel more comfortable. You can choose cute pants that are not too loose, and overlap them. For added protection, choose dark colored pants.
   • Men's board shorts are very suitable for bikini tops and do not attract the attention or curiosity of the opposite person.
   • You could also jokingly say that you can't find swimsuits or have to borrow your brother or something.

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   Wear a dark colored swimsuit if you are afraid your period will seep out. Usually, your period won't leak if you wear a tampon or menstrual cup properly, but you can still wear a dark-colored swimsuit to feel more secure.Choose cute tones like dark blue or deep purple and get ready to enjoy a fun swimming day.
   • You can also choose clothes with thick fabric in the genital area so you don't have to worry about tampons coming out.

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   Swim naturally and don't worry about your period. Confidently spread the whole body underwater! You shouldn't pay attention to your swimsuit or turn around every five minutes to check on the bottom - this is not advisable. If you are really afraid, you can run ashore to the bathroom to check. Don't care too much, but enjoy this good time to the fullest.
   • Ask your close girlfriend to remind you if problems arise.

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   Overcoming dysmenorrhea and bloating. While there is no perfect method for a red light day, there are things you can do to minimize the pain or bloating that occurs during this sensitive period. Avoid fried, salty, or unhealthy foods in general, with caffeine in them. If the pain is too severe, you can take Motrin or another medicine to relieve the pain. Sometimes, you should just stay in the water and try to forget the pain in yourself.

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   Choose sun exposure in case you are uncomfortable swimming on a red light day. If swimming is really uncomfortable, or you feel unwell, or don't feel confident in the water during your period, then gently refuse. Say, “I don't feel very comfortable,” and instead lie on a chair and enjoy the sun. If the group of friends are all female, they will immediately understand the problem. If there are men in the group, they will not feel too troublesome.
   • Always socialize with your group of friends, even when they're underwater. You can sit on the edge of a lake and dip your feet in the water, or sit off the beach or cheer on an ongoing competition at sea.
   • This is the last resort you should take if it feels unnatural. You should always confidently play in the country whenever you want - whether it's time or not. Menstruation is a natural process in your body that you should be proud of being a woman instead of feeling embarrassed about it.
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Advice

• Don't let your period embarrass you while swimming. Sometimes exercise will make you feel better.
• You can work with your best friend to make a plan to bring emergency supplies to support each other.
• To prevent the tampon from being exposed, cut enough so that the string doesn't hang under the crotch.
• Do not amputate the string as you will not be able to pull the tampon out.
• If you cut the tampon wire, leave a stretch of it so you can pull it out.
• Before swimming, you should go to the toilet. This will help minimize the risk of menstruation going into the pool.
• Inform your swimming instructor about your condition if you are feeling unsure.
• Try getting potassium, as it helps reduce menstrual flow.
• You should not wear tampons as they will accumulate water, soak and make you uncomfortable with the person you are facing.
• If you usually wear light-colored swimsuits, then you can choose a dark color during this time.
• If you are not confident in swimming, you can try swimming in the bath to help reduce your anxiety.

Warning

• Blood usually flows slowly in the water but does not stop; After a while, your period may leak, but it's not too obvious for others to notice
• Wearing shorts while swimming can be a bit awkward, but you should be extra careful.
• Some women find that wearing tampons while swimming doesn't help absorb periods.
• If you choose to sunbathe on the shore, always wear sunscreen to reduce the risk of skin cancer.