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tampon in pool
ok, i know you can use tampons and go in a pool, but im not so sure if i should do that because my 'flow' or whatever has really slowed down. usually after a few hours, only like 1/4 of it has been used. i heard that you should never leave a tampon in when you're not on your period. but like i am, but just barely. is this still safe??????
p.s i really want to go swimming!!
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The tampon absorbs fluid that you don't have extra, resulting in dryness which can lead to an imbalance of the natural bacteria and result in a yeast infection or other infections.
Another option for swimming is the menstrual cup, which "catches" menstrual flow before it leaves the vagina. The cup is shaped like a diaphragm, and it rests between the pubic bone and the cervix at the opening of the uterus. (available at Wal-mart)
Also for future reference about gettin in a pool on your period, you may not even have to wear anything. Menstruation doesn't really stop when a woman is in the water, but cold water does cause the muscles around that area to contract, and therefore, less blood can get out. You can demonstrate this by right before you get out of the shower, turn on the cold water and let it run on your lower abdomen, etc. When you get out, it will take about 10 minutes or so for your period to get back to its normal flow.
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When you have a light flow use light tampons. You shouldnt wear a tampon when you arent on your period. But you shouldnt wear a heavy one when you have a light flow.
If you switch you can swim.
kimm-
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Use the lightweight small tampons for small hold. They are still safe enough for little flow during a period. If you use them that same rules apply - don't keep it in for a long period of time (6-8 hrs), and still change them often, And whenever you are not swimming you can use the pantiliners. They are for regular use (vaginal discharge) or for light-flow periods.
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i wouldnt take any chances! =[
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yse of course
when they said they dont use it when your not on your period they mean like just to stop discharge everyday for like 24/7
i would say maybe get one of those beginnner really light slim ones if your worried
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