I have a vacation next month and it's on the beach and I really want to go but I don't know if I can if I'm on my period?

You can totally go to the beach and swim when you have your period! Nothing about having your period stops you from doing anything you normally do, even swimming. So your beach vacation is still happening!

How to swim on your period

The most popular way to swim on your period is to use a tampon. You put it in and it collects the blood inside your body, so no one can tell you have your period and it doesn't get in the water. Just make sure to change it before and after you swim. This is also how you can go in hot tubs or pools.

Another super cool option is period swimwear! These are swimsuits that have a special absorbent lining built into them. They're basically like period underwear you can swim in. So if you haven't tried tampons yet or just don't want to use them, this is a great choice too.

What won't work for swimming is using a pad. Pads are made to absorb liquid, so they'll just soak up all the water around you and get super heavy and uncomfortable. Plus, the adhesive might not stay put once it's wet. So definitely skip the pads for swimming days.

Don't let your period stop your fun

Honestly, your period shouldn't stop you from doing beach things or anything else you love. Lots of people swim, play sports, and do all kinds of activities while on their period. So go have an awesome vacation!

If you want to keep track of when your next period might be, the Soso app can help you see your cycle patterns so you're never surprised.