Period,swimming,nervous?

Question

i am 13 years old. i started my period today (not for the first time) and i have a swimming competition today. and im already nervous. can you help me ?

Answer 1

I would not wear a tampon but... I guess you have to?

Answer 2

I know it's a scary thought, but tampons are really not that big a deal.  Let me tell you, once you've tried one, you'll NEVER go back to those nasty pads again.  Tampons are cleaner and more discrete.  

For young girls like you, I know it sounds pretty dreadful to actually stick something up there.  Please know that it WILL NOT hurt, and you will most definitely still be a virgin.  Now for the tricky part:  Inserting a tampon the first time can be difficult primarily because you don't know where to put it.  

This is what you should do (warning:  grossness ahead):  When you're in the bathroom (maybe after your shower), feel around down there until you find the opening.  Go ahead and put your finger in there to make sure it's the right place and get an idea of what a tampon might feel like.  Yes, yes . . . I know this sounds disgusting, but hey . . . it's your own body, and you should be comfortable with it and know how it works!

When you're ready, get a tampon and insert it.  There are instructions in the package that are pretty easy to follow.  You'll be really glad you took this big step.

Good luck with your swimming competition!  :D

Answer 3

Wear a tampon.

Answer 4

HEy ASHLEy. WELL iD SAy iF yU WERE A TAMPON THERE SHOULDNT BE ANy PROBLEM AT ALL!!! AND iF yu HAVE NEVER TRiED/USED A TAMPON ASK yUR M0M iF SHE KNWS AN EASy WAy TO APPLy iHT.

G00D LUCK WiTH yUR SWiMMiNG COMPETiTiON. i HOPE yU WiN :]]

Answer 5

Tampons will help that problem! if you never used one before make sure you read the directions.

Answer 6

ya use a tampon.be care full when you dive! my friend was on the diving team and when she dived she went feet first. the rush sent the tampon up further and broke her hymen.

Answer 7

chill out. get playtex slimfits. relax and make sure u push the applicator in first and then push the tampon in. you shouldnt even feel it. use a mirror and a diagram if you havent looked down there yet. besides you need to be comfortable with this NOW being a swimmer. you will like tampons more too. less mess and not bulky.

Answer 8

You'll be fine, take some advil and use a tampon. Try playtex Sport, they work great and are good for those kind of situations = ) no leaks at all

Answer 9

yes. you will have to use a tampon. im 13 also and started earlier this year. tampons really arent bad and are pretty simple to put in. just read the intructions on the box.

good luck with your competition!!

-kailey

Answer 10

tampon?

Answer 11

Tampon! And after that you can go running, and horse back riding!! Or you can wear a pad, but that runs the risk of your butt floating on top of the water...