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I am scared to use a tampon. Is there a way to avoid one and still swim?

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I swim bout everyday. so it's hard and there is no way im using a tampon.

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  1. Get over your fear of tampons. Even if you don't ever use them often, there will come a time when you will want to have them as an option.

    If you are queasy about tampons, a cervical cup (like the brand "Instead") will send you over the edge. I used tampons consistently for years (I swam twice a day as a teen) and dealt with a various types of birth control. I thought I was prepared for anything. I tried "Instead" -- but just couldn't handle the ...um ... contact required. Maybe they work great for other women but not me.

    Every girl who uses tampons now was apprehensive her first time.  Take a deep breath and give them a try.


  2. Well there are these things that work like tampons that you insert to catch the blood.  The brand I've seen is called "Instead" .. I believe.  They are like little plastic/rubber (or something like that) cups.  I've never tried them but they sound like they might be worth a try.

    Similarly you can go to a gynaecologist and be fitted for a diaphragm which works the same way but is reusable.  It's made to be a form of birth control, but I've heard you can use them to catch your blood.

    You do have a couple options ... but ... I'd really recommend getting over the fear of tampons, they're cheap and not too bad once you get used to them.  Try the smaller Jr. size first, the ones with the plastic applicator.

  3. No. There is no other way. Trust me, I searched and searched for it back in the days when I was on the swimming team and turned 14.

  4. My neighbor is HIV positive and she doesn't like tampons either. Would you want her in the pool with you? People like you and her only think about themselves. That's why I got my own pool. If you can't play like a big girl, stay in the kiddie pool.

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