Ever seen Jaws? If the answer is yes, then swimming on your period might seem a little like asking for trouble. However, the rumours aren’t true, and sharks have absolutely zero interest in your discarded uterine lining. So, aspiring swimmers ahoy! Grab a bathing suit and let’s sort out swimming on your period.
So, How Do You Go Swimming During Your Period?
First and foremost, pads are unfortunately out of the question – can you say ‘wet diaper’? If you are a menstrual cup or tampon user, however, you’re in luck! Your protection will work just as well in water as it does on dry land.
If you choose to use a tampon, however, while absorbing your blood it also will absorb a little bit of water. This isn’t harmful over a short period of time, but because pool and seawater can harbor bacteria that can upset your vaginal pH and cause infection, it’s important to change a tampon immediately before and after swimming.
If you are swimming with a menstrual cup, however, no fluid can get in, and as the capacity is much higher than a tampon, you are much less likely to leak. Whichever you choose, just make sure to keep an eye on your flow and regularly empty or change. If you’re worried then try out your protection in the bath first to give yourself some peace of mind.
Which Cup To Choose?
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