Want to go to the pool party everyone's been to this summer, but afraid you can't because you're on your period? If possible, you will be more comfortable swimming with a tampon or menstrual cup instead of regular pads. However, if you only have pads, it's technically possible to swim while wearing them. This can be done if you're just planning on lounging around the pool or dipping your feet in the water without getting your swimsuit wet.
Step
Step 1. Consider the alternatives
Swimming with pads is not entirely the best option. Because they are designed to absorb liquids, they will also absorb pool water. If possible, use a tampon or menstrual cup instead of regular pads.
If you don't use a tampon or menstrual cup, you'll want to keep the bottom of your swimsuit from getting wet. If you're at the beach, paddle or dip your feet instead of going all the way into the water. If in the pool, consider sitting by the pool with your feet dipped. If you want to get in the water, it's best if you use a tampon or menstrual cup
Step 2. Remove your pads
When you're ready to go swimming, take off the pads or pantyliner you're wearing.
Step 3. Attach the pad to the bottom of your swimsuit
Remove the wrap and attach the back to the bottom of the swimsuit. Be sure to use thin pads so they don't stick out, and make sure you're wearing a well-fitting swimsuit. If they get wet, the pads won't stick as much anymore, so wearing a fitted swimsuit can help keep them from sliding.
Step 4. Pull your swimsuit up and put it on
Step 5. Consider adding shorts
This will help disguise the lumps of the pad, and if the material is dark, it can also help hide the leak.
Step 6. Enjoy your day at the pool
For maximum comfort and hygiene, simply paddle and enter with the water below the waist. If they get wet, your pads will be full of water, so step out of the pool carefully and have a towel ready to cover any signs of wet pads.
Tips
- Wipe clean the feminine area before you put the pads on.
- It doesn't matter if the pads used are regular, super, or overnight pads, but the larger the pads used, the more water will collect. Therefore, this can make the pads more bloated.
- Don't worry if you generally need super or overnight pads during the day. Regular pads will still work fine for you.
- Wearing a winged pad will help keep it stuck to the swimsuit and not coming off.
- If you don't want to wear swim trunks, you can wear a swimsuit with a wider bottom.
- You'll have about 15-35 minutes to change the pad after it's out of the water, depending on your flow.
- This is best approximation when swimming in lakes, rivers, ponds, or oceans, but can also be used in swimming pools.
- Water actually slows down menstrual flow so you can wear pantyliners. With pantyliners, you may not need to wear swim trunks!
- Try doing this in the tub before getting into the pool, especially if you're wearing sanitary pads.
- Myth says that the flow of menstruation will stop when you enter the water. In fact, this flow only slows down for some women. Do not believe that the flow will stop immediately.
Warning
- Do not do this if your period is very heavy.
- Do not do this if your period does not stop in the water.
- Your pad will swell in the water.
- Don't do this if you can use a tampon. Tampons are much cleaner, easier and worry-free.
