can water go in a tampon while swimming?
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Don't worry i swam all summer with or without period.  Nothing will leak out unless it's really heavy and you had your tampon in too long like 8 hours lol.  So best bet put fresh one on at least 1 hour before you swim you will be fine don't worry sweetie!
606367
after you put it in use ducktape to secure the tampon in place...works for me hope it works for you
226748
It is an old wives tale. The oly way it could really harm you is if you're a competitive swimmer, and you eat a big meal. Then you risk cramping.
1089239
first off, yes you can, if the first one is at the very beginning and the second is at the very end, you just have a shorter cycle.  If they come closer together, I would check with your doctor.  As far as the tampons, think about it, when you take a bath, and you don't have a tampon in, don't you bleed in the water?\nYou need to either wear a tampon, or there is something called, Instead, you can get it in the pad area, and it is a small bendable, cup like thing you can put up inside, it doesn't cause TSS (toxic shock syndrome) it doesn't absorb it, it just catches it.  I use it when I go swimming, one experience with TSS was enough for me.
1136617
Inside a tampon holder
534564
Only one rule: Wear a tampon and change it when necessary.  Otherwise, you can do what you want and don't be embarrassed if you are a little bloated because you are menstral and its all only natural and out of our control
592948
well you wont see (new) blood when ur in the water tampon or not so... but if u dont wear a tampon you have 2 run to the bathroom the second you get out of the water.  so its realy more about the protection before and after swimming-which is the same as every other time
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and how long do you plan on being in the pool?\n\nI would imagine some water will absorb onto the string and also into the tampon. but it can't be very much. If you are going to be in the water for an extended time (say over 1 hour), why don't you take extra tampons and change half way through the swim?\n\nThe nature of the breast stroke is such that your legs will be spread to kick, and yes, the back wash may force alittle more water in, but I wouldn't worry too much about it.
671442
Pads on a regular basis, but tampons for swimming or special occasions.
1013787
OF COURSE! I have 3 young daughters....well teenagers...just use a tampon.it will not take your virginity either (another question I've been asked by one of my girls)After swimming make sure you change your tampon as soon as you can.This will help minimize getting an infection.  Peace!
1157147
WELL..... thats normal, especially when you have just started your period. My mother once told me that it takes about a year after your first cycle for everything to fall in order(as far as a regular flow and everything). Since you say that you HAVE to jump in the lake, i would advise a tampon. Almost every brand has a size that fits perfectly for teens...or one the is suitable to your bodys flow. other than that, good luck with everything!
68428
i do tampons by day - pads by night - you don't want to wear tampons ALL the time, it is bad for you and you could get TSS (toxic shock syndrome)!
1156351
Yes, as long as she still has the tampon inside of her.
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Tampons prevent normal vaginal self-cleaning functions by preventing the vagina from flushing out excess bacteria and dead skin cells. Tampons give bacteria a warm, moist and pores place to multiply, menstrual blood is a differing pH to normal vaginal environment and menstrual blood is very nutritious so already adding to risk of increased bacterial growth. Tampons, in particular length-ways expanding tampons, leave fibres within the vagina to carry on giving bacteria a place to multiply. Commercial tampons these contain chemicals, as well as potential risk to general health these chemicals interfere with normal vaginal pH that in turn affects normal bacterial balance within the vagina. Tampons do not just absorb menstrual flow but also discharge, this then dries out the delicate mucosa that makes up the vaginal walls, leading to vaginal splitting. Commercial tampons are made from synthetics that can irritate and cut the mucosa within the vagina more so than cotton, sponge or cloth tampons. \n\nTampons, particularly length-ways expanding tampons, can increase menstrual cramps by expanding into the cervix and adding to bloating when they expand – tampons can increase menstrual flow and menstrual cramps in that they negatively affect vaginal health, an unhealthy vagina equates to problem menstruation. \n\nIn the past there have been two very serious issues with tampons; TSS outbreak in the 1980's and dioxin scandal in the 1990's;\n\n - Within the 1980's tampon manufacturers started using super-absorbent materials, they did not test these materials prior to putting these tampons on the market. When people started contracting TSS as a result rather than take these tampons off the shelf manufacturers further pushed promotions and these tampons were not removed until the government stepped in to take them to court, they won so the tampons were removed and tampon regulations changed – manufacturers tried five years later to use these same materials in diapers. \n\n - Within the 1990's it was discovered that tampons manufacturers were using chlorine gas bleaching, a by-product of this was dioxin a highly dangerous toxin best known from Agent Orange. Thousands of people complained, diaper and sanitary pad manufacturers stopped using this bleaching, tampons manufacturers did not and tried to battle findings by putting pressure on scientists they funded to support them. The government later stepped in to ban this bleaching method – manufacturers continue to use unnecessary bleaching processes. \n\nTampons are a risk no matter how long they are left in for, a lot of people seem to think they are safe as long as they don't leave them in for too long, the more often you change a tampon then the lesser the risk because the lesser the time you are allowing bacteria to multiply within the vagina, but the risks still stand no matter how often you change a tampon. \n\nA lot of women also do not realise they have problems with tampons, this is because chemicals within commercial tampons can add up over time within the body which depending on what chemicals are used they could be increasing risk of cancer and immune system problems – there are laws protecting tampon manufacturers so they do not have to tell their customers what chemicals they use, these chemicals are unnecessary and there is a bad history behind these chemical treatments. \n\nA lot of people also think that TSS is the only risk, it is not by far, and more common problems are increased menstrual flow and menstrual cramping, and vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections. TSS is rare, however not as rare as official statistics make out; the majority of TSS cases are tampon related not as a result of misuse but as a result on tampons affect on vaginal health. \n\nOn a purely personal note I used tampons from my first period, I have menorrhagia [excessively heavy periods] so had to use super absorbent tampons and pads and change eve
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You need to go to the doctor STAT! You can develop toxic shock syndrome, which can be fatal. This happens when tampons are inside of you for too long.
1089269
well, I have melted dry ice, and I still get wet every time I swim.  The problem with swimming in dry ice, is that it sublimates meaning it goes directly from a solid to a gas with no liquid step in between.  so unless you can swim in gas the answer is no.
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well it shouldnt hurt if you put it in correctly. As stated, it might hurt just a tad at first, but it won't hurt once it's in you. You don't have to be afraid to swim with them in eaither, they don't leak (unless you have a SUPER heavy flow or you kept it in too long) and no, they don't hurt.