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What if I get my period at the pool?

 
I’ve been invited to a bunch of pool parties this summer. What if I have my period? I’m scared of tampons.

Tampons can be super scary at first. But, if you want to swim during your period, tampons are a must.
 
Wigged out about the possibility of toxic shock syndrome? “The risk is extremely small, especially if you don’t keep a tampon in for more than several hours at a time,” says gynecologist Dr. Janet Rubin.
 
Dr. Rubin suggests trying a slender tampon on a day of full flow sometime before the first pool party. So by the time bikini season rolls around, you’ll be a pro.
 
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I'm confused,a few months ago I started to get really bad cramps and then when we were in Mexico I think I may have gotten my period but I'm not sure. Nothing has happened since then but I am a competitive swimmer and I swim 5 times a week. What if I get my period at the pool and why hasn't anything happened for months?

Hey girl,

Even if you got your period at the pool, you would definitely still know. You're probably fine, but if you're worried about your symptoms and irregularity it never hurts to talk to a doc!

Meghan D.

by Taylor243 on 8/24/2012 11:09:03 PM

 
 



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so ive been getting cramps lower on my stomach and on my lower back. ive also been getting more discharge. I told my mom and she said that my period might be coming soon. is this true? also i want to have a emergency kit at school for periods in case and any other accident such as rips in my tights or something, what should i include in the kit. Thanks so much

 

hey! those are some symptoms so your mom could be right, just wait and see. In the kit I think you should have  some pads or tampons if you use them, some panty liners, a fresh pair of undies, tide to go, and maybe keep a sweater in your locker in case you need to hid a stain. good luck!


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by CottonCandyCutie on 8/21/2012 5:16:43 PM

 
 

Hey cali princess, you should take it out whenever you feel you need a new one. So if you even wore it for 2 hours and it's soaked take it out. TSS is cause when you wear a tampon for longer than 24 hours. Hope this helps! Xoxo



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How long should you keep a tampon in? The box says up to eight hours, but I'm not sure. And can you please explain how you can get TSS? Lynae P.

by cali princess on 8/18/2012 1:06:57 AM

 
 


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by sapphire_flamez on 8/14/2012 2:16:43 AM

 
 




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I am 15 and I have had my period since I was 13.. I have issues with using tampons. I have tried several times, and I can never get it in right, or all the way. Is there such thing as having too small of a vagina, or is it something else? I am very worried about this. Thanks for the help




Hey girlie,

There IS such a thing, but chances are you don't have it - more likely, your muscles just probably haven't adjusted to the tampon yet! I know it's frustrating because you've been trying for so long, but you have to relax EVERY muscle down there so you can slide the tampon in, then give it some time before your bod is totally used to the feeling. Check out this article for more help on finally getting the tampon to work for you Smile Hang in there!

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/04/19/Tampon-trouble-It-still-hurts.aspx 
Lauren C.

by psw97 on 8/12/2012 1:47:18 AM

 
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