Tips for Swimming While You’re on Your Period

For some reason, there have been so many myths revolving around swimming while on your period. Some people think that periods stop when you get in the water, which is untrue. The blood may not leave the body due to the counter-pressure of the water, but it doesn’t stop. Another myth is that you will turn the pool red, which wouldn’t happen if you put in a tampon to absorb the blood or a menstrual cup. Others believe that swimming will worsen period cramps, which is far from the truth because light exercise has been proven to relieve period pain.

Melanie AraratSeptember 8, 2020menstrual cup, tampons, menstrual health, menstrual cycle, menstrual crampsComment

6 Ways to Cope with a Heavy Menstrual Cycle

As someone who has experienced a mitigated heavy menstrual cycle, I understand just how uncomfortable and inconvenient it can be. I’ve had to change my tampon more frequently than the usual three to four hours. When I was younger, I had to deal with leakage from time to time. It was not a fun time and I can’t imagine how it is like for people with abnormally heavy periods. If you find yourself changing or soaking through a pad or tampon every hour for at least an entire day and getting severe cramps that impede on your usual activities, talk with your doctor. Heavy periods can be caused by subtle health problems that can lead to other health issues.

Melanie AraratAugust 13, 2020health, menstrual health, menstrual cycle, heavy menstrual cycle, heavy period, femtech, period products, tips, menstrual cup, menorrhagiaComment

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