“I can't, I'm on my period.” This is probably the number one excuse teenage girls and women use to get away from swimming with their friends, or even to get off from swimming class at schools.

Though it may or may not be true at the moment, the rippling effect of this statement is that there are way too many women who believe that swimming and periods don’t mix. Well, not anymore.  

What are Period Swimwear?

Some women and water babies on their period going for a dip usually use a menstrual cup or a tampon for extra protection. Other than that, if they use pads, it’s best they avoid swimming altogether. Period-proof swimwear are designed to hold menstrual fluid, thus preventing leaks while in water.

Leak-proof Period Swimwear or period swimwear, though relatively a new invention, is becoming increasingly popular for water loving women on their period. Period Swimwear look like regular swimsuit bottoms with something extra. It has a hidden lining that absorbs menstrual flow, protecting its user against leakage.

The beauty of this apparel is that it can hold up to two tampons worth of menstrual fluid, which means you can go cup or tampon free at the beach or in the pool with no worry of an “accident” or an uncomfortable surprise.

If you are curious if they look any different from regular swimwear, then you’re in for a surprise. No one can tell that you are wearing something different, since they look no different from any regular bikini bottom. They actually look like budgie smugglers for women that you can easily match with your own bikini or rashie top.

The added benefit of this is that you can even wear them out of the water under your squad or school one pieces and be totally undetected. Period swimwear features a highly absorbent lining that is not bulky and provides superior protection. Cool, right? 

Who are Period Swimwear suited for?

• As somebody who experiences unpredictable periods and considers herself a “water baby” in the summer, you need to own at least one or two period swimsuits as a protection against any nasty surprises.

• You will not let your period get in the way of winning a competitive swim race if you are a focused athlete and competitive swimmer! The number of teens and college students wearing menstrual swimwear is rising as they try to stay on top of their game for gold medals instead of menstrual blood leakage!

• Those of you who have daughters in the tween years or may be very young reading this, should be aware that period swimwear can help you avoid highly embarrassing situations at pool parties. You may be the first in your group of friends to start menstruating — in this case, period swimwear will come in handy!

Do they actually work?

Not only is it highly embarrassing to have blood flowing from your swimwear into the water, especially if you’re young, or at a secluded pool party where it is assured everyone will surely notice.

With period swimwear, it spares you from having to experience this social nightmare from ever occurring. They do work incredibly well on their own, but if you want to be extra cautious, wearing a tampon or menstrual cup would provide you with additional confidence around others when in the water especially during your heavy days.

Blood flowing from your swimwear into the water is one of the biggest nightmares for any woman! A secluded pool party where everyone will notice is highly embarrassing, especially if you're young. That's the great thing about period swimwear; it prevents your worst nightmare from ever happening! If you want to be extra cautious, wearing a tampon or a menstrual cup adds more confidence when around others in the water!

To stress it even further, yes, they do work! 

Periods shouldn’t stop you from swimming.

So you have the “proper gear” to go swimming, but myths about menstruation and water are stopping you. Take that off your mind and treat them all as they are, myths, nothing more. They have all been debunked and with your period swimwear on, you have nothing to worry about.

Still not convinced? A 2018 study was conducted on women who experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and they have concluded that just like any other aerobic exercise, swimming significantly decreased heaps of their psychological and physical symptoms.

This only means that, though you might feel all that great or might not be that interested in any heavy exertion during your period. By engaging in some light physical activity, such as swimming, might just as well be what you need to find relief. 

Conclusion.

We women would definitely agree that having our periods isn’t always the best feeling in the world, it shouldn’t be a reason to sideline us. Regardless of when or where our period pops up, may that be on vacation or an impromptu pool party. You have several options for managing your period while still enjoying being in the water.

We did mention that they look like any normal swimwear. If you’re worried people might notice, don’t. You might as well have a neon sign directly above your head saying I’M ON MY PERIOD. Nor would you feel like or look like you’re wearing a nappy. They do have layers, but they are thin yet highly effective.

So you have no excuse to enjoy yourself with your friends or family in the water, even on your period. Period or no period, if enjoying yourself involves getting wet, then go on and dive. PERIOD!

At My Nicker Bot, we provide Period Swimwear Bottoms and period proof undies in a range of sizes and colours that will fit tweens and ladies. Be smart and cute at the same time. We have your back.