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Added November 22, 2011

Swimming On Period: Don’t Let Mother Nature Spoil Your Summer Fun

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You've gotta hand it to Mother Nature. When she sets out to mess with your day, she has quite a few tricks up her sleeve. Summer just has to be her favorite season, because while she's busting out the flowers and sunshine, she's also tempting you with swimsuits, sundresses, cute little shorts, and halter tops. That means fewer places to stash extra tampons or pads, and potential major freakout sessions when planning around "that time of the month." With barely a blink, our old friend Mother Nature could totally transform awesome summer into major bummer. But have no fear. BeingGirl.com has come to your rescue. We're here to arm you with the tools you need to foil Mother Nature's plans, get out there and have fun in the sun.

 

Hit the water 
You CAN head to the pool or beach without fear of leaks or stray "mouse tails" (tampon strings) hanging from your bikini. It's safe to hit the water as long as you wear a tampon while you're swimming. Tampons collect the menstrual fluid before it leaves your body. Tampax Pearl tampons are a great choice because Tampax Pearl stops leaks for up to 8 hours, even when you're having fun in the sun! (Remember...use for 8 hours MAXIMUM.) Check out the right way to insert a tampon and practice a few times before you head out to the beach. Don't worryyou won't be surrounded by a puddle of blood in the water! Tuck the string into the lining of your bikini before you leave the bathroom, and you'll be good to go. Remember to change your tampon every 8 hours or more often, depending upon how heavy your flow is, or when you change out of your swimsuit, whichever comes first.

 

Powerful protection can fit in your pocket! 
Keep your period a secret with Tampax Compak Pearl. They come in tiny carrying packets that can fit in the palm of your hand, tucked into your extra clothes, or in your smallest purse. Your backup stash will be your tiny little secret. Bring extra for friendsyou never know when Mother Nature will choose to spread the joy to your BFFs!

 

Breakouts don't have to ruin your beach plans 
Mother Nature often accessorizes her monthly gift with pimples and blotchy skin, and that's not great for a day at the beach. Reach for a high SPF sunscreen especially created for your face. Top it off with a tinted moisturizer to even out your skin tone and hide redness. If all else fails, go for a fashionable look with oversize sunglasses and a hat or cap that suits your style and shades your blemishes from view.

 

Banish bloating and cramps the day before
Tummy troubles have no place at the beach or poolside. Steer clear of caffeine and salty, fried, and unhealthy foods. Stay hydrated with water, herbal iced tea, cool refreshing lemonade, and fresh fruits and veggies. Some people swear by hot water and lemon to reduce bloating. Others opt for a heating pad to make cramps feel better. Figure out what works best for you and get to it.

When good old Mother Nature hands you her monthly gift, you can accept it with confidence instead of dread. Armed with the right products and tools, you can proudly take that gift with you on a bike ride, to the beach, to the pool, and for a night out on the town. So break out the bikinis and summer dresses, baby, and bring it on. You'll be ready!

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Starlinfall
Starlinfall
Posted April 07, 2012
What if my mom won't buy them and won't let me use them
carinaamina
carinaamina
Posted March 20, 2012
I am still scared that the "mouse tail" will show. I would cut it off, but I'm scared that I won't be able to get the tampon out.
BeamPrincess
BeamPrincess
Posted March 08, 2012
If your afraid to try tampons, DON'T BE! I love tampons;i am a competeting gymnast, and i have had several competetions which i had my period. If it wasn't for tampons; i don't know what i'd do! Now i use them all the time; they are so much better then pads!
smileyskylar98
smileyskylar98
Posted March 08, 2012
I'm such a chicken I'm afraid to use a tampon... :(
Faith♥horses!
Faith♥horses!
Posted March 05, 2012
Dear Dlm19561, you don't have to tell your Dad about starting your period! I didn't tell mine, and my Mom did for me! At first I was mad at my Mom for telling my Dad, but, in the end, it can really help if your Dad knows, because now if say he asks me if I want to go for a walk and I'm having really bad cramps, I don't have to worry, because if I say no, he takes it and understands!
aminalluver
aminalluver
Posted February 28, 2012
I already got my period and its regular so want to try tampons but im afraid to ask my mom because she has never used them any suggestions im not that active but springs like next month and i really want to use tampons plus pads are gross and so annoying
xxGeorgie13xx
xxGeorgie13xx
Posted January 31, 2012
I hate that you have to wear tampons cuz I am just so intimidated by them. The only benefit I can think of is that you can go swimming, because some people say pads feel like a diaper but I forget I'm wearing one unless it overnight. And some say they are uncomfortable but mine are silky so even if I do remember I'm wearing it it feels nice. Plus I have worn them to work out and again, so long as you change it before you start exercising then its fine too. So to me swimming is the only advantage.
laffytaffy8000
laffytaffy8000
Posted December 25, 2011
I understand u need 2 wear a tamponbut. I haven't started my thing and I swim all the time I'm scared when I am ganna start it I'm so scared
Jessica.T
Jessica.T
Posted November 11, 2011
Dear the comment below me, Keep trying! Eventualy you get used to a tampon. Strangly enough I don't get my period, BUT I read on Being Girl.com it takes a while to get used to them, Keep Tryig!
missPeculiar
missPeculiar
Posted November 06, 2011
I'm on a swim team and I have a really big important meet next month… but it's around 'the week'. I'm not using tampons yet but I've tried I just can't… suggestions???
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