How to Use Tampons While Swimming

Choose the right swimwear. This is probably not the right time to show off your figure with a new pink bathing suit or a bold white swimsuit. Instead, you should choose darker clothes, in case menstrual blood leaks out. You can also choose swimwear with a thick bottom. With it, you will feel more discreet. In general, wear clothes that are comfortable and don’t draw too much attention to your lower body. The less you can be detected when accidentally spilled, the more comfortable you will be.

Cover the tampon cord carefully. The only thing that can happen here is that the tampon cord will probably come out. Don’t worry too much: just make sure the tampon strap is well hidden in your skirt/swimsuit. If you really want to, you can also use nail clippers to trim it down, but don’t cut the cord too much, or the tampon will become difficult to get. ^[1]

Don’t wear tampons. Tampons do not work in the aquatic environment. Although the water will cover it up a bit, unfortunately nothing can stop the bleeding from seeping into your skirts/swimsuits. You should only wear tampons when you are not planning to swim or show off in bikini bottoms (sanitary pads can create marks on the bikini).

Consider wearing shorts when out in the pool. If you want extra protection or feel the stress of just getting out in the pool and sunbathing in your swimsuit, you can add a pair of comfortable denim jeans for extra safety out of the water.

Change tampons a little more often if desired. While changing tampons more often while swimming isn’t necessary, if you’re obsessive about it or feel a little uncomfortable after getting out of the water, you can change your tampon every 2 hours or sooner if you like.