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1707055 tn?1316144521

are tampons good or bad for swimming with during your period?

ok im about to go to my friend's house and i really don't want to embarrass myself at her party because i am have my period and i don't want to go swimming and behind me there is a trail of blood that would be really embarrassing since a lot of boys are coming. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME I BEG OF YOU I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! SHOULD I WERE A TAMPON OR A PAD? PLEASE ANSWER BELOW!
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1651860 tn?1307874600
You can swim (and do nearly every everyday activity) while wearing a tampon. However, never use for more than 6 hours, as this increases the chance of Toxic Shock Syndrome and vaginal infections. Remember to use a less absorbent tampon if you are less experienced, and hide the tampon string under your swimsuit.

Try using a menstrual cup. This is a cup that you insert into your vagina, they are much safer and more hygienic than tampons so can be worn for up 12 hours with any flow so more convenient to use with any activity. Cups hold more flow and have a light suction so do not leak and there is nothing (not even a string) showing outside your body.

you could always google..well i googled it for you..yea definitely you can. u put it right way then it works...
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1707055 tn?1316144521
thank you both for tellin me waht i should do i will definetly remember that for the future
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Do NOT WEAR A PAD!!! It will come undone and float off of you in the pool, worst thing ever.  get a tampon that is what they are for.  I swim alot and wear tampons always when swimming.  no worries it works and it will work for you too.. have fun swimming.  
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