How can I swim if I'm on my period? Won't people see I'm bleeding?

Okay so literally almost everyone who gets a period goes swimming sometimes, and there are totally easy ways to do it without anyone knowing you've got your period.

Period products for swimming

The best way to swim on your period is to use something that collects your period inside your body. That way nothing can leak out into the water and nobody will know you're even on your period. It's awesome. The main options are:

• Tampons: These go inside and soak up the blood. Make sure you put it in right so it's comfortable and you can't feel it. The string hangs out, but it's super tiny and nobody will ever notice it, especially in a swimsuit.
• Menstrual cups: These are little silicone cups that you fold and put inside. They collect everything, and they hold way more than tampons which is cool. You empty it out later. No string to worry about here.
• Period swimwear: This is pretty new but it's like a swimsuit bottom that has a built-in layer that soaks up period blood. It's amazing for lighter days or just for extra peace of mind if you're worried about leaks.

What NOT to do

Definitely don't try to swim with a pad on. Pads are meant to absorb liquid, so they will just soak up all the pool water and get super bulky and just not work at all. It would be a huge mess, so just don't even try it. If you're not comfortable with tampons or a cup yet, period swimwear is your best bet! Or you could just hang out by the side of the pool, which is fine too.