Can you wear a tampon inside a swimming pool?

• because my mum doesnt know if u can or not and i think u can cuz i have read it somewhere in a magazine. i mean isnt that wat its there for? its cuz every time she gets her period she makes me go and take my kid sister for her swimming lesson. which is really annoying, cuz i have things to do too. and what if i wanted to go swimming or something, i would like to know the answer to this too. whether or not it affect and if it will leak through the tampon? she is worried that it might and fill the pool lol. but im like thats what there there for. and she goes people just wear them so u cant see the pad. ok wat the.... i mean she should at least know. i dont think it says on the packets anyway. but yeah. will it leak through if a tampon is on or are they designed for that purpose ( to wear to pool, party etc) ?? thanks for answers.

• Answer:

  Tampons can be worn while swimming, but so can other things like some types of pads like cloth pads, period belts or padded panties, you can also use sponges, softcups or menstrual cups. Menstrual cups are actually much better than tampons as they are safer and cleaner, they are inserted into your vagina like a tampon but they can be left in for up to 12 hours safely and without leaking, they are better for swimming because they don't absorb pool water which can be uncomfortable, increase cramping caused by tampons further and cause leaking - if you use tampons you need to change before and after swimming to avoid leaking. http://www.divacup.com - Example of menstrual cup http://www.softcups.com - Example of softcups http://www.lunapads.com - Example of cloth pads http://www.reddyspads.com - Example of period belts http://www.lunapads.com/department.aspx?DeptId=3& - Example of padded panties http://www.jadeandpearl.com - Example of sponges Hey, your mum doesn't know but then neither do you, a lot of women don't know much about menstrual options because the way our society makes women feel about that area of their body means they get embarrassed so don't talk about it and it doesn't occur to them to learn more themselves.