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Can i swim with my period.

by chickalexie, Nov 02, 2009 11:31AM
Okay im fourteen, yes that means im a freshman in highschool.
i start swimming tommrow! and its for three weeks... i get my period the last week of swimming.
And im not conftorable wearing a tampond.. and im afraid to wear a pad.. so can you give some advice.
to either wear the pad or.. tips on the tampond thing.. ? please
Member Comments (3)

by Sara270586, Nov 02, 2009 02:06PM
Go to you DR they may give you some pills to delay your period

by jax828, Nov 02, 2009 02:09PM
dont take pills when ur that young thats f'ed up.

do not wear a pad in the pool- go ask your mom how to use a tampon they're so much better and hygenic. worth it. and trust me, they do not hurt. there are ones that are ultra silm dont be afraid!

by Sara270586, Nov 02, 2009 02:18PM
When i was swimming back in school, i used a tampon at one point. I got blood everywere I was so embrassed. I have never been swimming since.
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