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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

While many girls are nervous about swimming on their menstrual days, don't let those days stop you from enjoying yourself on the beach or by the pool with your friends. In fact, if you do a few exercises in the water, it will decrease your blood count and lift your mood. If you want to know how to swim on your period, start reading at step one.

Steps

1. 1 Use tampons or menstrual cups. Insert a tampon or menstrual cup before going swimming. Although swimming can reduce the amount of discharge, it is still not hygienic to go into the water with friends without a tampon or menstrual guard. If you are not yet used to these products, wear them at home first.
   • Tampons. If you are already accustomed to using tampons, then they are ideal for swimming. You don’t have to worry about leaks as they take on the shape of your body. Hide the string from the tampon and go swimming in clear water, wearing any type of swimsuit. Remember to change the tampon every few hours, and never wear it for more than 8 hours in a row.
   • Menstrual trays. While not as widely known as tampons, menstrual cups need to be inserted into the vagina where they will stick tightly to the body and collect blood. A menstrual cup can be worn for up to 10 hours, which is much more than a tampon that can be worn for a maximum of 8 hours. Just like a tampon, it is functionally invisible and sticks to your body, so no blood flows out and you don't have to worry about hiding the string from the tampon.
   • You cannot swim with a pad. It will quickly get wet and soaked in water, and if you wear it in a swimsuit, it will be noticeable and you will not be able to enter the water.
2. 2 Pack extra hygiene items to take with you. If you wear tampons, you may need to change them several times throughout the day. Grab some of them in case your company decides to continue enjoying the day and stay there longer. If you want to change your tampon for a pad, do so after you finish swimming and change your clothes. Therefore, take the spacer with you as well.
   • If you wear tampons on a heavy flow day, change them every 3-4 hours.
   • If you use a menstrual tray, you may not have to worry, as it can stay inside for up to 12 hours.
3. 3 Ignore the myth that you shouldn't swim on days like this. There are many incredible stories when it comes to menstruation. Don't listen to anyone who says swimming these days is bad for your health, or that your blood will attract sharks if you swim in the ocean. Don't listen if they say the tampon will absorb too much water. Such statements have nothing to do with reality. You can swim safely anytime, and even on days when you have your period.
4. 4 Dress in wide shorts (optional). If you are really worried that the thread from the tampon will be visible or you are simply not comfortable, then ease your mental stress by wearing wide shorts. Buy a cute cut that doesn't look too baggy, and pull your shorts over your swimsuit. For added peace of mind, buy dark colored shorts.
5. 5 Wear a dark swimsuit if you're worried about the blood showing. Blood will not be visible on the bikini if ​​you insert the tampon or menstrual cup correctly. However, you can protect yourself by wearing a dark swimsuit. Choose cute colors like navy blue, magenta and get ready to enjoy swimming.
   • You can also opt for a bathing suit with a wide bottom so you don't have to worry about the tampon string showing.
6. 6 You can swim with confidence! Do not fuss about your appearance and do not look back every 5 minutes at the ass to check it, so you will definitely give yourself away. Get out of the water and go to the toilet for a quick check. Try to ignore your condition and enjoy.
   • Get a girlfriend. Ask a close friend to let you know if she notices anything about you.
7. 7 Protect yourself from bloating and cramping. While there is no one-size-fits-all remedy for these days, there are a few things you can do to reduce the cramps and bloating you may experience on your period. Avoid fried, salty and generally unhealthy foods these days, as well as a lot of caffeine. Take Motrin or another pain reliever. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is just swim and forget about the pain.
8. 8 You can just sunbathe. If swimming is too uncomfortable or unsure of what to do, back down compassionately. Say: "I don't want to swim now!" And enjoy sunbathing instead. If your whole company is made up of girls, they will probably understand right away. If you are in a mixed company, the guys are likely to be too shy to pressure you about this.
   • Find a way to interact with the company, even if they are all in the water. You can sit on the edge of the pool with your feet lowered into the water, you can be a time trial judge, or you can simply cheer on the competitors from the side.
   • Remember, this is the last resort where you feel uncomfortable. You need to be confident when going for a swim, whether you have your period or not. Menstruation is a natural process and you should feel proud of being a woman, not ashamed of it.

Tips

• Use the toilet before diving into the pool. This will reduce the likelihood of bleeding in the pool.
• It is always good to wear a swimsuit with a dark bottom. Not only does it look good, but it can also hide those annoying stains.
• If you feel uncomfortable (as if you are about to "float"), trust your instincts and get out of the water.
• Behave naturally; there is nothing worse than drawing attention to leaks (if they appear); if necessary, just apologize and leave.
• Wear a dark swimsuit to prevent other people from noticing leaks on you.
• You can arrange with a close friend to have spare items to cover each other's backs if needed.
• Don't forget to bring something you can cover your swimsuit with if it leaks (preferably a skirt).
• If you have leaked, and your friend noticed it, do not focus on it, otherwise people may notice too. Come up with a signal or code, for example: "I want to drink juice, do you go to check if I have it in my purse?"
• Don't let your period disrupt your plans. Sometimes exercise can help you feel better.
• Wear shorts instead of a swimsuit underneath. Do not wear pads in the water, put them on after swimming after taking a shower.
• If you are taking swimming lessons and are having your period, say: I feel out of sorts and the coach will let you sit out. Change the pad every hour. If swimming is really difficult for you, then tell your coach about it.

Warnings

• Some people find that the pad does not absorb blood when swimming.
• Although the bleeding slows down in water, it does not stop completely. After a certain time, blood can go, but nothing too obvious will happen.