Giovanna asked
I do cheer and we have to do jumps and tumbling and I don't wear tampons what can I do
Soso answered
You can totally do cheer jumps and tumbling without tampons, and pads or period underwear work great for this.
What works for cheer
- Wings: pads with wings wrap around the bottom of your underwear, which keeps everything from sliding around while you flip or jump.
- Snug underwear: wearing underwear that fits firmly helps hold your pad flat against your body so it stays put.
- Period underwear: these look like regular underwear but have built-in layers that absorb blood, so there is nothing that can shift or stick out.
- Dark shorts: wearing black or dark cheer bloomers or spandex over your underwear gives extra peace of mind.
Change your pad every 4 to 6 hours, sooner on heavy days.
You can, and taking it easy when you don't feel well is fine. If cramps are bad enough to stop you, tell a grown-up so a doctor can check: that's not something to push through.
Soso's answers are written by AI. They don't replace professional medical advice.