Will i bleed through while swimming with a tampon on?

Question

i've used tampons many times, but i've never used it to go swimming. i was wondering, will i bleed through when im in the water with a tampon? if not then will blood drip down my legs when im out of the water? should i be safe and apply it further in? thanks and i greatly appreciate your answer!

Answer 1

no not at all

Answer 2

Tampons work great in water. But just like on dry land, when they fill up, they can leak. Change early and often and you'll be fine.

I don't know what to say to the coach who says his girls never bleed in the water -- I guess he never coached ME, because I've bled in the pool. Each time was a result of a sneeze or cough. I guess water pressure is no match for abdominal pressure.

Answer 3

Hi,

i've always been a bit leery of it.

the water will keep the blood inside, but once you are out i suggest you change the tampon asap, or it could start dripping down your legs - been there done that.

i will be giving that another go in the near future - i'll wish you luck and hope you wish me luck!  :)

Answer 4

I think you will be fine!

Answer 5

Nope you'll be fine.

Answer 6

The females I've coached over the past 30 years have always been up front with me when they start their menstrual periods.  They've all learned to use a tampon and never has there been any kind of leakage or a problem.

Interestingly, there cannot be leakage because you don't even have to use a tampon at all!

The reality of the situation of not using a tampon is this ... The pressure of the water is greater than the pressure of the menstrual flow. That means that, as long as you're in the water, no blood can come out and, despite the erroneous information others have posted, the blood does not get diluted by the pool water. If, after you get out of the water you get to the changing room quickly, there is not enough time for the menstrual blood to come out ... QUICKLY is the operative term. You need not run, but you shouldn't waste time, either.

Answer 7

Use these insturctions incase u messed up.

   1. First, look at the tampon. The larger outer tube that holds the tampon itself at the very end is the top – this is the part that is inserted into the v****a. Think – top = tampon. The thinner inside tube is the one where the string is showing. This is the inner or bottom tube – the part that is used to push the tampon in.

   2. Wash your hands. Stand or sit in a comfortable position. Sit on the toilet with your legs apart and lean slightly forward, or try standing with your knees slightly bent. Standing with one foot up on the tub also works for some girls. Most of the time, you'll end up putting in a tampon while you're on the toilet – so that's a good place to start.

   3. Look at the tampon applicator again – you'll see some ridges, this is the finger grip, on the larger tube. With the thumb and middle finger of one hand, hold the applicator lightly on the outer insertion tube at the grip location, with the larger outer tube facing up toward your body and the thinner inner tube pointing down toward the floor.

   4. With your other hand, gently separate the folds of skin around the vaginal opening. Put the tip of the larger outer tube of the tampon applicator in the opening of the v****a. Are you still breathing?! Don't forget to! It helps you stay relaxed.

   5. The v****a slants upward and toward the back. So, aim the tampon toward a point low on the small of your back (the curved area of your lower back). Now, take a deep breath, let it out, and relax. Then gently push the larger, outer tube of the applicator into the v****a. Stop when your thumb and middle finger are touching the vaginal opening.

      NOTE: For flushable (cardboard) applicator tampons, ease in the applicator by slightly twisting or rotating it from side to side. Don't twist a plastic applicator, this slides in best when pushed straight in at the proper angle.

   6. Next, put your index finger (or a finger on the other hand) at the end of the inner, thinner tube (where the cord comes out). Push this inner tube slowly until it's completely inside the larger tube. This pushes the tampon out of the applicator and into your v****a. Move your finger from the end so that the string hangs free. Keep your thumb and middle finger on the outer tube grip.

   7. Now, holding the tubes (that are now inside each other) firmly but gently remove them from the v****a. (The cardboard tubes can be flushed away.) (IF USING TAMPAX PEARL PLASTIC OR TAMPAX COMPAK, DO NOT FLUSH THE PLASTIC APPLICATOR OR WRAPPER.) Place the used plastic applicator back into the discreet wrapper or wrap it in toilet paper and throw it in the trash.) If the tampon is in correctly, you shouldn't feel it at all. If it feels uncomfortable, it's probably not placed far enough into your v****a. The uncomfortable feeling comes from the tampon rubbing against the muscle at the opening of the v****a. If this happens, remove the tampon and use a fresh one, trying to insert it a little deeper into the v****a.

   8. To remove a tampon, relax your muscles. Slowly and gently pull the removal string downward at the same angle you used to insert the tampon. Don’t worry about the string – it’s securely sewn throughout the tampon. If you feel discomfort while removing the tampon, it probably means you didn’t need to change it because it hadn’t absorbed enough yet. You may either want to wear a tampon longer next time or use a lower absorbency.

Tampax Flushable and Compak tampons can be disposed of by throwing them in the garbage or flushing down the toilet. Tampax Pearl tampons can be disposed of by throwing in the garbage or by flushing for most people. However, flushing Tampax Pearl tampons is not recommended for septic systems.