I still have not got it and my mom said start getting ready what do I do also can you swim on your period?

Okay so your mom is probably saying to get ready because your first period could be coming soon, and yes, you can totally swim on your period!

If you haven't gotten your period yet and your mom is telling you to get ready, it's a good idea to have some period products on hand, just in case. It's not about being scared, it's just about being prepared so you don't get caught off guard. You could try different types like:

• Pads: These stick to your underwear and soak up the blood. They come in different sizes and absorbencies.
• Period underwear: This looks like regular underwear but has extra layers to absorb blood. It's super comfy and reusable.

Now, about swimming? Yes, you can 100% swim on your period! Like, periods don't stop you from doing anything you want to do. The only thing is, you can't really wear a pad for swimming because it will just soak up all the water and get super bulky and useless.

For swimming, you'll need something that goes inside your body to collect the blood directly. Your options are:

• Tampons: These are little cotton things that go inside your vagina and absorb blood. You change them pretty often.
• Menstrual cups: These are small, flexible cups that go inside your vagina and collect blood. You can wear them for longer than tampons.

It's a good idea to practice with tampons or cups before you swim if you've never used them. Just remember, your period doesn't have to keep you out of the water! If you're trying to figure out how close your first period might be, there's a quiz on this site that helps you out: how close is my first period?