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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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Hi!
I just got my first period at the begining of this month (like the 1st of August or something..) and I asked my mom how long her period happens, so i could kinda make a prediction. But now I have these little brown clotty things on my pad that don't look at all like my period. It's my first time so I have no idea if it'll be a regular thing or not.....it's been going for 10-ish days now! Only 5 of them were my period.
HELP ME PLEASE!!!!

 

Hey girl! That stuff is totally normal.  Sometimes your period lingers (which is annoying), but if it goes on for much longer, you might wanna talk to your mom.  xoxo  


Kate G.

by funnyali123 on 8/10/2012 12:37:45 PM

 
 



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So the past two morning I have woke up with re spots in my undies but that is all for the day. And a while before this I have had super heavy discharge. And I have had cramps. And I have a problem I don't know if my period is coming or not and I a few days I am going on a road trip with my family for a few days and I know how to use tampons and pads and all that but I haven't had my period yet. And we are going to this FGIANT water park for over a day and I don't know. What should I do? Being a pad and tampon and extras or just wait? Please help

 

Hey girlie, Sounds like your period is on the way, so if I were you I would pack a handfull of tampons (about 2 or 3 for every day you'll be gone) and the same amount of pads.  Pack them in a ziploc, so you'll know where to find them if you need them.  xoxo 


Kate G.

by Cet on 8/10/2012 1:26:03 AM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD one more thing its my 6th day when im going to the pool party on saturday and im just wondering do i have to keep in the tampon on fro a while or whatever i dont know how it goes Tong Smile
thank you so much




No problem, girlie. Smile That's good that it's your 6th day 'cause hopefully your flow will be a li'l lighter by then. But even if not, the cold water of the pool tends to halt the flow for a little while. So if you're in the water for a while, you shouldn't have to worry too much about checkin' your tampon. Typically, I'd check to see if you need to change it every 2 hours, just to be on the safe side. But you might be able to get away with just changing it every 4 hours, if your flow is light enough. 
Carrie R.

by pizzapop7 on 8/8/2012 4:25:09 PM

 
 



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hi!! ok so saturday im going to a pool party and i ask my mom if u can use a tampon she said shell buy me one but im still a l ittle nervice its my first time could you help me out tips, advice, etc
thanks so much!! Smile




Hey girl, if you've got a tampon for the pool, you should be all set. Some things to keep in mind, though, are: 1) Change your tampon when you're done swimming for sure. 2) It's a good idea to use a pantiliner with a tampon (when you're not in the pool), just in case there's some overflow. So if you're hangin' out for a while in your swimsuit before you actually get in the water, you might wanna wear a pantiliner and just make a quick trip to the bathroom to take it off right before you get in the water. 
Carrie R.

by pizzapop7 on 8/8/2012 4:13:32 PM

 
 



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Im a volleyball player an part of our uniform is REALLY tight spandex shorts, but when I get my period I always use pads but you can see the outline of the pad!!! I can't use tampons I've already tried and it hurt really bad. What should I do?!?!?!?! PLEASE HELP!!!

 

Hey girl! Tampons just take some getting used to.  Make sure you're using light tampons (they are the thinnest) and wear them for awhile.  At first, it's a little uncomfortable, but after awhile you get used to it.  Trust me, a little bit of discomfort at the beginning is worth the convenience of tampons! xoxo 


Kate G.

by Sarahgotglassses on 8/7/2012 9:46:49 AM

 
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