i have to go swimming but i am on my period!? i have swim meets all through the week and i only have one tampon. i am to emmbarassed to tell my mom. can i wear a pad with my swim suit and just wear my swim shorts along with it? i need some advice or tricks!! please!! i stole my one tampon from my mom so i can t do that anymore cause it was her last one but thanks anyway. i think i may have weaseled my way out of the swim meet.