For ladies only... swimming??

LotsOtots5
LotsOtots5 Posts: 174
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
and i know that never keeps guys out...

My kids desperately want to go to the pool today but it's that TOM... does a tampon REALLY work in the pool? Has anyone actually done it? Yes, I have to get in the water. I never go swimming during TOM but I don't know if I can back out of it since I already told them we're going....
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  • GypsyRose25
    GypsyRose25 Posts: 407
    They work fine.
  • eates
    eates Posts: 334 Member
    They work just fine- promise!
  • fultzjaf
    fultzjaf Posts: 141 Member
    I get in the pool all the time like that. I actually just did it one day last week,. It's safe, don't worry! I do it all the time.
  • rosied915
    rosied915 Posts: 799 Member
    It's been a while since I've had to worry about that but when I did, YES, tampons worked just fine for swimming.
  • lindsaylove07
    lindsaylove07 Posts: 444 Member
    I worried about this ALL THE TIME! Your body usually stops when you get wet (ever take a bath during TOM, you don't have a red bath, or at least I don't). But, I've always used a tampon when swimming and never had a problem!
  • peachNpunkin
    peachNpunkin Posts: 1,010 Member
    They work just fine, I swim in the gulf all the time with them in, they don't leak, they don't come out, and so far no sharks have eaten me, so I guess they take care of any smells as well.
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    I've been using them and swimming since I started having my period over 13 years ago.
  • NicLiving
    NicLiving Posts: 261 Member
    Tampons work just fine. I swear by them! Haven't used a pad in years.
  • sauerkrautpolka
    sauerkrautpolka Posts: 266 Member
    I guess it depends on how heavy your flow is... mine is niagara falls heavy. A tampon would never keep me safe from swimming as I have to wear a super, ultra overnight pad as well as a maximum absorbancy tampon and still have to change them out every hour or 2.
  • jesilva80
    jesilva80 Posts: 287 Member
    They work I promise :) Been swimming for 15 yrs with them, no issues yet
  • sociable15
    sociable15 Posts: 98
    I use a cup now, which i have no problems swimming with, but I never had problems with tampons when I used them with swimming. Other problems, but not with swimming. ;-)
  • bjclaywell
    bjclaywell Posts: 165 Member
    I swim every month during TOM and they work perfectly. :)
  • juleseybaby
    juleseybaby Posts: 712 Member
    ...so far no sharks have eaten me, so I guess they take care of any smells as well.

    LOVE IT!!
  • princess_in_power
    princess_in_power Posts: 234 Member
    I guess it depends on how heavy your flow is... mine is niagara falls heavy. A tampon would never keep me safe from swimming as I have to wear a super, ultra overnight pad as well as a maximum absorbancy tampon and still have to change them out every hour or 2.

    This is me, I could never go swimming (due to leakage) I bleed over 3oz PER day for 7days (pre-mirena that is). To compare a woman is said to loose 3oz over the ENTIRE period (1/2oz per day for 5-7 days). Yeah not fun (very anemic)

    Anyways, get the Diva Cup! YOU WILL NEVER LOOK BACK!! It has been a godsend for me!!! I can go swimming every day of my period with no leaks and no worries! instead of having to change a tampon every 1-2 hours, I can go ALL MORNING the first few days & then ALL DAY the last few!!
    This is the cheapest you can get it http://www.ecrater.com/p/2294864/diva-cup-model-1-divacup-menstrual

    It is PERMANENT! You never have to buy tampons again and I wear panty liners just as paranoid person. (just one for the whole day, usually there isn't anything on it). You soak the cup in peroxide between periods (to clean & disinfect) and it is the most awesome thing! =)

    It has a learning curve, but if you already use tampons, then you are mostly there!

    No I do not work for them, no I do not get any money from them. I am a heavy flow sufferer that can now "live" again. I can exercise and be 100% active with no worries of leaks (if my cramps aren't killing me, but the DivaCup did help w/that a littlle, go figure!)!!! I can sit all day at work & not have to worry about clothing spots!

    I recommend it 100% http://www.divacup.com/ There are other brands, but I have never used them. I got mine in 2009 and wish I would have known about it a long time ago!!! It has saved me SOO much $$$ on pads & tampons, plus underwear and clothing & kept dignity in tact!!
  • voluptas63
    voluptas63 Posts: 602 Member
    I've swam since I was 5 (competitively) and managed pools since I was 16.

    Yes. You can swim with a tampon in. Interesting that this is a question from a grown woman with an assumely normal flow.
  • LotsOtots5
    LotsOtots5 Posts: 174
    ...so far no sharks have eaten me, so I guess they take care of any smells as well

    this is great, LOL!!!

    thanks ladies! I am going swimming (as long as the kids fold laundry like they're supposed to....)

    I have heard of the diva cup before but had my doubts. Maybe I'll give it a try??


    Yah, I've always avoided swimming during tom because I was worried that the tampon wouldn't work properly and there'd be a "scene" in the pool. Crazy I know, but we all have our irrational fears ;)
  • vanharm
    vanharm Posts: 5
    100% fine. i've been swim training for years with tampon in. and swim training = 1hr in the pool!
  • princess_in_power
    princess_in_power Posts: 234 Member
    I use a cup now, which i have no problems swimming with, but I never had problems with tampons when I used them with swimming. Other problems, but not with swimming. ;-)

    Which brand do you use? I have the DivaCup.

    “DivaCup”–
    “MoonCup U.K.”–
    “MoonCup Keeper U.S.A.”–
    “LadyCup”–
    “Femmecup”–
    “Lunette”–
    “MiaCup”–
    "Mpower Cup"-
    "Alicia"-
    “Yukki”–
    “Keeper”–
    "Instead"- (disposable, some say not as good as the reusable "permanent" types) not very useful for heavy flow
  • sauerkrautpolka
    sauerkrautpolka Posts: 266 Member
    I guess it depends on how heavy your flow is... mine is niagara falls heavy. A tampon would never keep me safe from swimming as I have to wear a super, ultra overnight pad as well as a maximum absorbancy tampon and still have to change them out every hour or 2.

    This is me, I could never go swimming (due to leakage) I bleed over 3oz PER day for 7days (pre-mirena that is). To compare a woman is said to loose 3oz over the ENTIRE period (1/2oz per day for 5-7 days). Yeah not fun (very anemic)

    Anyways, get the Diva Cup! YOU WILL NEVER LOOK BACK!! It has been a godsend for me!!! I can go swimming every day of my period with no leaks and no worries! instead of having to change a tampon every 1-2 hours, I can go ALL MORNING the first few days & then ALL DAY the last few!!
    This is the cheapest you can get it http://www.ecrater.com/p/2294864/diva-cup-model-1-divacup-menstrual

    It is PERMANENT! You never have to buy tampons again and I wear panty liners just as paranoid person. (just one for the whole day, usually there isn't anything on it). You soak the cup in peroxide between periods (to clean & disinfect) and it is the most awesome thing! =)

    It has a learning curve, but if you already use tampons, then you are mostly there!

    No I do not work for them, no I do not get any money from them. I am a heavy flow sufferer that can now "live" again. I can exercise and be 100% active with no worries of leaks (if my cramps aren't killing me, but the DivaCup did help w/that a littlle, go figure!)!!! I can sit all day at work & not have to worry about clothing spots!

    I recommend it 100% http://www.divacup.com/ There are other brands, but I have never used them. I got mine in 2009 and wish I would have known about it a long time ago!!! It has saved me SOO much $$$ on pads & tampons, plus underwear and clothing & kept dignity in tact!!

    Oh, I believe it! I've been wanting one for years. I don't know why I haven't ordered one yet.
  • princess_in_power
    princess_in_power Posts: 234 Member
    thanks ladies! I am going swimming (as long as the kids fold laundry like they're supposed to....)

    I have heard of the diva cup before but had my doubts. Maybe I'll give it a try??

    I've been a sworn user for 2yrs, can I help with any doubts questions? If you want to message me, I can answer any "embarrassing" questions :happy:

    Or I can answer them here :bigsmile: (so others can benefit)


    These links are not me or mine, just sharing w/more info!
    A short video demonstrating how it works (I'm at work, so not sure if there is sound or not)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfHF0p7X4MI&feature=player_embedded

    LOVE this cute blog post::
    http://menstrualcupinfo.wordpress.com/a-story-my-journey-from-pads-to-cups/
  • TheGoktor
    TheGoktor Posts: 1,138 Member
    I've been a sworn user for 2yrs, can I help with any doubts questions? If you want to message me, I can answer any "embarrassing" questions :happy:

    I've been using my MoonCup since 2004, and would/could never go back to using towels or tampons. I'd say it's more than paid for itself over the years! I've also found my flow has decreased from when I was using tampons, and as has been mentioned, period pains are (almost) a thing of the past. Shame it can't lessen the backache, clumsiness and grouchiness though! Of course, it's more environmentally-friendly than tampons too, and if the US (etc.) companies are anything like the UK ones, it comes with a money-back guarantee, so if you try it and just can't get on with it, you just have to send it back to get a refund!

    I find it's fine to go swimming with too.
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    ive had a mooncup for years too. Totally recommend it. Would never go back to tampons
  • LivLovLrn
    LivLovLrn Posts: 580 Member
    I guess it depends on how heavy your flow is... mine is niagara falls heavy. A tampon would never keep me safe from swimming as I have to wear a super, ultra overnight pad as well as a maximum absorbancy tampon and still have to change them out every hour or 2.

    I am thinking you should see a dr about this heavy of a flow....perhaps a hormonal imbalance. Also I highly recommend iron supplements. I became EXTREMELY anemic after mine increased over the years.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    I use a diva cup, but I choose to use a tampon for lighter days. I swim quite mess-free with both!
  • princess_in_power
    princess_in_power Posts: 234 Member
    I've been a sworn user for 2yrs, can I help with any doubts questions? If you want to message me, I can answer any "embarrassing" questions :happy:
    I've been using my MoonCup since 2004, and would/could never go back to using towels or tampons. I'd say it's more than paid for itself over the years! I've also found my flow has decreased from when I was using tampons, and as has been mentioned, period pains are (almost) a thing of the past. Shame it can't lessen the backache, clumsiness and grouchiness though! Of course, it's more environmentally-friendly than tampons too, and if the US (etc.) companies are anything like the UK ones, it comes with a money-back guarantee, so if you try it and just can't get on with it, you just have to send it back to get a refund!

    I find it's fine to go swimming with too.
    It's definitely paid for itself many times over!

    Let's assume a "normal" period, the woman changes the tampon 3 times per 24hr-day/night, for 6 days, that's 18 tampons per period, plus approx 13 periods per year (approx 234 tampons) = $67.92 (avg cost per year in Tampons only) (20ct box @ $5.66)
    Not counting all the land-filling that adds!
    Basically (the cup) can pay for itself in under a year!
  • Twasney
    Twasney Posts: 186 Member
    I do aquafit and jump around and get all crazy and its never ever ever been a problem with a tampon!
  • mommachef
    mommachef Posts: 52
    Another Diva Cup fan. I'm going swimming today and it's my TOM. It works great! I actually use the Diva Cup during my entire cycle.
  • princess_in_power
    princess_in_power Posts: 234 Member
    Another Diva Cup fan. I'm going swimming today and it's my TOM. It works great! I actually use the Diva Cup during my entire cycle.
    ^^This^^

    Do to the tampons risk of TSS (due to dryness in vaginal wall (caused by tampon absorbing), which leads to tearing, which can let in bacteria). Which I would say is higher risk on "light" aka dryer days.
    I prefer the cup for the whole cycle! It doesn't have to get filled up and there is no risk leaving it all day on known light days =) I think a max of twelve hours is the recommended time? (cups)

    ETA:: I don't have light days =D, I have flow or no. ;)
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Wow. Okay, I swam from the time I was 4 until I graduated hs at 18 and never missed a swim practice and don't ever remember having an accident. they work. I've started using an Instead cup, and they're inconsistent, but i've heard the diva cups are awesome.
  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    Yes they sure do :)
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