Working out while on period.

[angelickitty]

Is it possible? I have mine now but I'm dying to work out! And I don't use tampons because I am scared to (it just feels weird trying to put one in) I think I'm too tight lol omg sorry for TMI but I wanted to be specific so you'd understand. Are there other options or is a tampon the only safe one?

[oregonchick76]

Depends on how heavy your flow is. A pad works fine for me - I use an large, yet very thin one. I have actually popped tampons out during squat/deadlift, so I don't know if that's very unusual or not! I try not to let my period stop me, unless I'm feeling very yucky.

[silverlining84]

I workout while its the time of the month, I find it actually helps reduce cramps and makes me less grouchy. I don't see why working out with a pad would be an issue at all. At the start if you have a heavy flow maybe switch your routine up so it's upper body and while its lighter do leg day etc. That's what I generally try to do.

[elitost]

The only thing that I don't like to do while wearing a pad is running long distances; the pads always chafe me and I get really sore. You don't need to be worried about working out during your time of the month, though. From my experience, my period is almost non-existent during my workout and I have a rather heavy flow. As long as you start with a fresh one, I doubt you'd need to worry about leaking. I bring extra just in case and have never had to use them.

[Cara0915]

I always work out with my period, I use tampons though. I can't imagine wearing a pad to work out in, although wearing a pad any time skeeves me out.

[angelickitty]

Thank you girls so much for your responses. I won't let it stop me anymore.

[kimm4]

Is it possible? I have mine now but I'm dying to work out! And I don't use tampons because I am scared to (it just feels weird trying to put one in) I think I'm too tight lol omg sorry for TMI but I wanted to be specific so you'd understand. Are there other options or is a tampon the only safe one?

Tampons "slender fit"

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[angelickitty]

Tampons "slender fit"

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Oh! I had no idea. Thanks! I'll try it!

[FitUserName]

I use pads- longer, ultra-thin. Works for me I work out when I'm on my period, unless I'm bleeding like its no one's business lol. Oh, some days I go easier on myself if it happens to be leg day...

[LadyIgnite]

I still train when I have my period. In fact, it often helps to reduce the cramps. The only thing is sometimes, as all us ladies know, it drains the life out of you and the weight feels 10 times heavier. On those days I do what I can.

[kdiamond55]

I still train when I have my period. In fact, it often helps to reduce the cramps. The only thing is sometimes, as all us ladies know, it drains the life out of you and the weight feels 10 times heavier. On those days I do what I can.

Totally agree!! My workouts suck during my period, but I do them anyway (even if they are half-@ssed). I have no energy during that week.

I do use tampons, but then again I haven't used a pad since I gave birth 10 years ago. I have noticed they do start to 'slip' if I do real intense stuff like squat jumps, sprinting, jumping jacks, etc..

[vianon]

I use the always infinity pads, super thin but absorb really well. I think they are the most comfortable option if you'd rather avoid tampons.

[meimonsta]

I like U by kotex tampons because they are thin and compact. Really discreet and fit into a small purse.

[SultanaK]

I vote tampons for the best invention in the history of mankind.

Brb can do errthang wearing them. I used to wear pads in my teens, but I stopped because I could always smell it, feel it on my skin, and had to plan my underwear for the day around them.

OP, like Kim mentioned...get the Slim Fits or Teen ones.

[Sas6709]

Umm...no. BUT I have pain that seriously feel like contractions, so I don't encourage them. Lol T least the first few days I don't work out.

When it comes to leaking, try a diva cup. Soft cups are a good disposable version, but they leak easier with activity.

[ambushf]

I know it sucks but it's true, working out will make the cramps feel much better. Probably would stay away from squatting but running and doing some core/ upper would be perfect

Is it possible? I have mine now but I'm dying to work out! And I don't use tampons because I am scared to (it just feels weird trying to put one in) I think I'm too tight lol omg sorry for TMI but I wanted to be specific so you'd understand. Are there other options or is a tampon the only safe one?

[sunetha]

I take a break when I have mine, feels annoying

[ChrisTeki]

My experience was my motivation stayed the same, but my strength seemed almost 70% gone. I worked out anyway, just gave it 100% of whatever I have at that time. I did cardio at home just in case things happens when running in the gym, and weight lifted in the gym since it did not require that much movement on the lower body if you don't do legs. Hope it helps!

[MayM]

Tried to work out during a period before and it didn't pay off. I ended up feeling my head spinning, with cold sweat on my forehead... So I drank up soda to relieve me. Bad experience for me and never did it again. I always wait for my period to be over before I hit the gym again.

[coolcommenter]

We can work out, even though we have a period. But we have to lessen it. It is not advisable to lift heavy things while you have a period. And also if I have a period I don't think I will be able to do the same workouts that I've been doing if I don't have it.

[EvinHoll]

You guys are tougher than me then. I don't even entertain the thought of working out for the first, and maybe even second, day on. Completely exhausted, cranky, and convinced that I'm going to die of blood loss.

[LadyIgnite]

Umm...no. BUT I have pain that seriously feel like contractions, so I don't encourage them. Lol T least the first few days I don't work out.

When it comes to leaking, try a diva cup. Soft cups are a good disposable version, but they leak easier with activity.

I never tried a diva cup. Do they really work well?

[MadCatLady]

I must be lucky? I get one day of pain (the first day). I just crack on and train.

[Simpy]

I've never even considered letting a period stop me from training. I do find that I'm usually a bit more tired and weaker during my period or a few days prior to it.

[alyshabruso]

I never let it stop my training but I have to be careful because it gives me an extremely sore lower back. I have to skip dead lifts and squats. Last time I did dead lifts anyway I crippled myself for 3 days and I couldn't even walk lol never making that mistake again!

[tinnsla]

I find that working out helps with my cramps. I just take a painkiller beforehand and then I'm good to go

[Amyrosie]

I always used tampons, but pads work too. I tried the diva cup but I hated it

[catm566]

I love my moon cup, which I guess is the same as a diva cup. I usually work out when on my period, the only thing that stops me is if I have a really heavy flow and bad cramps.

[areese1803]

I always work out with my period, I use tampons though. I can't imagine wearing a pad to work out in, although wearing a pad any time skeeves me out.

Ditto. In fact, I don't use pads at all---EVER. I am a very "small" girl too (TMI moment: going to the gyn once a year requires me taking a *****!!). And as someone else said, going to the gym helps with cramps, irritability and also makes me lighter I think. When I am training hard, my cycle is only 3 days and pretty light the entire time. I definitely don't let that time of the month get in my way. I may notice I am a little more tired, etc.-but there are things you can do to combat that. I had it down to a science at one time so the only biological difference I was feeling with my body was..well...you know--just the fact of what was physically going on.

don't let it get in your way and I encourage you to try to use tampons. It took me some time to get use to it, but once you are you completely forget it is there. Honestly. It is much better than a bulky pad between your thighs.

[myjade84]

Try both tampons and pads and find out which of them makes you more comfortable. Everyone is different.