{"id":234866,"date":"2026-05-21T09:41:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/?p=234866"},"modified":"2026-05-21T09:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:43:45","slug":"swimming-during-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/swimming-during-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Swimming Safe During Your Period? Myths, Tips &#038; What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"234866\" class=\"elementor elementor-234866\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf5d566 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1bf5d566\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54d781e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54d781e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you have ever stood at the edge of a pool during your period wondering whether to jump in or sit it out, you are not alone. Many women in Singapore search online for answers about swimming while menstruating, and it\u2019s easy to get lost in all the mixed opinions. At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/\">Swimwerks<\/a><\/strong>, we think it\u2019s important for every woman and girl to have straightforward and honest information, so here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2696270 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"2696270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-dna&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-dna\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 448 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M.1 494.1c-1.1 9.5 6.3 17.8 15.9 17.8l32.3.1c8.1 0 14.9-5.9 16-13.9.7-4.9 1.8-11.1 3.4-18.1H380c1.6 6.9 2.9 13.2 3.5 18.1 1.1 8 7.9 14 16 13.9l32.3-.1c9.6 0 17.1-8.3 15.9-17.8-4.6-37.9-25.6-129-118.9-207.7-17.6 12.4-37.1 24.2-58.5 35.4 6.2 4.6 11.4 9.4 17 14.2H159.7c21.3-18.1 47-35.6 78.7-51.4C410.5 199.1 442.1 65.8 447.9 17.9 449 8.4 441.6.1 432 .1L399.6 0c-8.1 0-14.9 5.9-16 13.9-.7 4.9-1.8 11.1-3.4 18.1H67.8c-1.6-7-2.7-13.1-3.4-18.1-1.1-8-7.9-14-16-13.9L16.1.1C6.5.1-1 8.4.1 17.9 5.3 60.8 31.4 171.8 160 256 31.5 340.2 5.3 451.2.1 494.1zM224 219.6c-25.1-13.7-46.4-28.4-64.3-43.6h128.5c-17.8 15.2-39.1 30-64.2 43.6zM355.1 96c-5.8 10.4-12.8 21.1-21 32H114c-8.3-10.9-15.3-21.6-21-32h262.1zM92.9 416c5.8-10.4 12.8-21.1 21-32h219.4c8.3 10.9 15.4 21.6 21.2 32H92.9z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__2696270\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__2696270\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__2696270\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f42011 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f42011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Is It Safe to Swim During Your Period?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Absolutely. There are no medical risks to consider. In fact, swimming and other forms of exercise can actually help with typical period-related symptoms. The <strong>American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)<\/strong> suggests that staying active during menstruation can help alleviate cramps and lift your mood due to the release of endorphins.<\/p><p>From a hygiene perspective, there are some reassuring facts. The chlorine in swimming pools acts as a disinfectant, and the water pressure when you swim can help temporarily reduce menstrual flow.This is a normal physiological response and does not mean your period has stopped.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b708670 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b708670\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479e65a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"479e65a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Myths About Swimming on Your Period, Debunked<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5900c00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5900c00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Myth 1: Sharks or fish will be drawn to period blood. <\/span><\/h3><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This mainly applies to open ocean swimming in rare situations. In chlorinated pools, this is a non-issue, so you can focus on your swimming lessons without worry.<\/p><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Myth 2: You\u2019ll contaminate the pool.<\/span><\/h3><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In reality, menstrual fluid is released in very small amounts. A properly maintained pool, like those in Singapore, is equipped to handle much more biological material than a little menstrual flow.<\/p><h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Myth 3: Swimming will make cramps worse. <\/span><\/h3><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">On the contrary, low-impact activities like swimming often help improve circulation and release endorphins that can relieve pain. Many of our students have shared that their discomfort decreases after a good swim.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Myth 4: Your period stops when you get in the water.<\/span><\/h3><p>While the water pressure can reduce flow, your period doesn\u2019t completely stop. Therefore, it\u2019s still essential to use the right menstrual products while swimming.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55aa02a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55aa02a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7924204 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7924204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Period Products to Use in the Pool<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6294313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6294313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>1. Tampons:<\/strong> These are the go-to option for swimming. Simply insert one before you enter the pool and change it after swimming, ensuring you don\u2019t leave it in for more than eight hours. Choose one with the right absorbency level for your flow.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>2. Menstrual Cups:<\/strong> These are silicone cups that collect menstrual flow. They can hold more than tampons and are reusable for up to 12 hours. Many swimmers prefer cups for longer sessions or competitive swimming.<\/p><p><strong>3. Period Swimwear:<\/strong> This newer option features built-in absorbent layers. It works well for lighter flow days or as a backup with a tampon or cup. A few stores in Singapore carry these, making them a good choice for younger swimmers or anyone who feels uncomfortable with internal products.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-653606a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"653606a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b5cf20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b5cf20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical Tips for a Comfortable Swim During Your Period<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38fee31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38fee31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Insert your tampon or cup just before you head into the pool instead of long before.<\/li><li>On heavier flow days, wearing dark swimwear can provide additional peace of mind.<\/li><li>Change your chosen protection right after you exit the pool, even if you feel dry.<\/li><li>Do some gentle warm-up movements to help ease any potential cramps before swimming.<\/li><li>Remember to stay hydrated. Your body needs extra fluids when you\u2019re menstruating, even while swimming.<\/li><li>Listen to your body. If you\u2019re feeling unwell, take care of yourself and skip the swim.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d9191d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d9191d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f71629 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f71629\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Femaile-swimming-1024x536.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-234877\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Femaile-swimming-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Femaile-swimming-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Femaile-swimming-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Femaile-swimming-600x314.png 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Femaile-swimming.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-472f82e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"472f82e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;slideshow&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_gallery&quot;:[],&quot;background_slideshow_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_duration&quot;:5000,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_transition_duration&quot;:500}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cba734f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cba734f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">When You Might Want to Skip the Pool<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">While it&#8217;s generally safe to swim during your period, there are times when it\u2019s wiser to take a break. If you\u2019re experiencing heavy bleeding that soaks through your protection quickly, severe cramps, dizziness, or if a doctor has advised you against physical activity, consider sitting this one out to recuperate.<\/p><p>At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/\">Swimwerks<\/a><\/strong>, we always tell our students that it\u2019s more important to be consistent than to worry about any single swimming session. If you need to skip a class to rest, that\u2019s perfectly fine. It\u2019s far better than forcing yourself to swim while feeling uncomfortable, which could discourage you from enjoying the water in the future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f43e932 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f43e932\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7327d76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7327d76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb3050b elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"bb3050b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1960\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1960\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I go for swimming lessons in Singapore while on my period? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1960\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc0787 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2dc0787\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c98f6a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c98f6a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Absolutely! As long as you use a tampon, menstrual cup, or wear specialized period swimwear, you can join our swimming lessons comfortably and safely.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1961\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1961\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it unhygienic to swim in a public pool during your period? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1961\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc909ee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc909ee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7318e2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7318e2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Not at all. Public pools in Singapore are kept in good condition by the National Environment Agency (NEA), which ensures they have proper chlorination and filtration systems to manage any biological matter. If you\u2019re using appropriate period protection, there\u2019s no risk to fellow swimmers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1962\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1962\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the best period product for beginner swimmers? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1962\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588d86e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"588d86e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba4d0fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba4d0fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">For beginners, tampons tend to be the easiest choice. However, if you\u2019re not comfortable with using internal products, period swimwear is a great option for lighter flow days.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1963\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1963\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does swimming help relieve period cramps?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1963\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d2912 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28d2912\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-421b675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"421b675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">For many people, yes, it does! Gentle swimming can boost endorphins and improve circulation, which may alleviate cramps. Since everyone\u2019s body is different, it&#8217;s a good idea to start slowly and see how you feel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1964\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1964\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does Swimwerks offer female-only swimming lessons in Singapore?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1964\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4360377 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4360377\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-398317d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"398317d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes, we offer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/female-swimming-lessons\/\">female swimming lessons!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Gentle swimming can boost endorphins and improve circulation, which may alleviate cramps. Since everyone\u2019s body is different, it&#8217;s a good idea to start slowly and see how you feel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfecdc2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cfecdc2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56a101c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56a101c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Ready to go back to the pool?<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Your period shouldn\u2019t stop you from swimming. Many women and girls swim regularly during their period, including competitive athletes and casual swimmers in Singapore. With some preparation and a supportive team, you can keep going strong.<\/p><p>Sign up for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/female-swimming-lessons\/\">female swimming lesson<\/a><\/strong> with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Swimwerks<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>today and discover how <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/private-swimming-lessons\/\">personalized coaching<\/a><\/strong> can make a difference in your swimming experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have ever stood at the edge of a pool during your period wondering whether to jump in or sit it out, you are not alone. 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