Want to go to a pool party with your friends, but don't want to be on your period?Don't worry, you can still swim!If it's possible, you'll be most comfortable swimming with a menstrual cup instead of a pad, as they will be better at hiding your period.If you only have a pad, you can swim with one.If you're just planning on hanging by the pool or wading in the water without actually getting your suit wet, it's double.
Step 1: While your bathing suit is dry, stick the pad on.
Put the back of it on the bottom of your bathing suit.Make sure you choose a thin one so that it doesn't bulge and wear a suit that fits your body.If your pad gets wet, wearing a tighter suit can help keep it in place.
Step 2: When you're swimming, change your pad frequently.
When you're swimming, pads absorb water.They will feel wet and soggy.You should change your pads every time you leave the pool.Since you'll be putting it on a wet bathing suit, it may be difficult to stick a new pad on.
Step 3: A dark colored bathing suit is a good choice.
Light colors hide leaks better than dark colors.If you choose a dark bathing suit, it will be less likely that you will have a problem with your pad.The outside of these suits are more likely to show the pads with wings.If you don't want to put swimming trunks on, choose pads without wings.
Step 4: Throw a pair of swimming trunks on top of your bathing suit bottoms.
It's easier to hide the fact you're wearing a pad because the wings won't show.It will help keep the pad in place.
Step 5: If you want a similar experience to a pad, put on absorbent, leak-proof swimwear.
This type of swimwear is close to your body so you don't leak.It has a lining that will absorb your flow and keep it in your swimsuit.This is a good option if you don't want to wear sanitary napkins or menstrual cups.You can find this type of swimwear online.
Step 6: A woman should wear a feminine hygiene product.
pons are a great option for the water because they stay in place and only get a little water-logged.To keep the string from showing under the edge of the swimsuit, tuck it back along your body.You should change your pons every 8 hours.If yours has one, unwrap the plastic or wrapper around it and leave the applicator in place.If it's more comfortable, you may want to squat or prop one leg up.You can spread your vaginal lips (labia) by pressing the tip of the tampon into the vaginal opening.Push the string into your vagina as far away from your body as possible.The string needs to be hanging out.Push it until the grip is on your body.Hold onto the grip with 2 fingers and press the plunger into the vaginal opening.Leave the string hanging out.If you haven't had sex yet, you can still wear a sanitary napkin.Pick a slim version if you haven't used one before.This will not "pop" your hymen.Your hymen doesn't actually cover part of your vaginal opening.Even a girl can wear a condom.
Step 7: For a leak-proof option, try a menstrual cup.
A menstrual cup is a small cup that fits inside your vagina.Instead of absorbing blood, it collects it.It's held in place by forming a seal with your vaginal wall, so it won't leak once you get the hang of it.It's perfect for swimming.If you want it to form a "C" at the top, fold it in half twice.Push it into your vagina.Turn it in place once it's in.In big box stores you can find menstrual cups.Even if you haven't had sex, you can use these cups.You should choose one that is on the smaller side.
Step 8: If you have a very light flow that stops in the water, go without a product.
If you're like some women, your flow may be so light that you don't need to use anything.Some women's periods slow down because the water pushes against the vaginal opening.To hide any leaks, be sure to have a towel around you.Minor spotting in the water will be taken care of by the chlorine.If you have a heavy period, others may be able to spot leaks in the water, so you don't want to do this.
Step 9: Don't swim on your period if it makes you uncomfortable.
It's not possible to make you swim on your period if you're not comfortable doing it.Most adults will understand if you tell them.If you are too embarrassed to say you're on your period, you can say that you aren't feeling well.