Girls, Do you go to the gym on your period?

[Anonymous]

I absolutely hate going to the gym on my period. I'm very prone to leaking and my cramps make me want to stay in bed for the whole 5 days.

[kaylaS91]

yes, I certainly do. If you're 'prone to leaking', why don't you get a tampon that can handle a heavier flow?

I actually find that working out tends to help alleviate any period-related symptoms I experience (like feeling bloated, back-pain, cramps, etc.) better than Midol does. So I will go just as hard at the gym while I'm on my period, if not harder. It might be a bit tough to pull yourself out there initially but once you get going and producing the happy hormones, it won't be so bad. :)

[Cxxlin]

yes! the reason is you burn twice as many calories when exercising while on your period. prone to leaking? same here! get the DEPO shot (it's birth control). I only got if for my periods because they were so heavy and painful. also, after you work out while on your period you feel so much better, it helps with the pain. :)

[Asker]

Did you get many symptoms from the depo shot?

[Cxxlin]

rarely anything. The first shot you get when it is time for you period you may get a lighter flow of just spotting. the biggest side effect is weight gain, but I didn't gain any weight and I've been on the shot for 9 months. You get the shot once every 3 months.

[Clairehunti]

It's actually a good thing to work out while you're on your period. I do work out while on my period. It helps my cramps. Just make sure you switch tampoon or pad right before you work out then you shouldn't be worried about leaking.

[Zodiacfan]

I go anyway. It relives my pain. You should put two pads while working out if one is not enough or when you think that is full go to the bathroom and change it

[COCOCHANEL]

i've never been to a gym but the first day and a half is when it can be bad so i'd skip that window

[phillykreta]

Sure do... Tampon in and go... I feel like sport is helping me... Crunches are not the best. But arms and stuff is always good

[BelleGirl21]

Yes. I don't want to but usually it makes my cramps better after I've worked out. But yes I always WANT to stay in bed for 5 days! Too bad we can't 😉

[larosie]

Definitely not. I'd rather just work out at home when on my period. Although I don't get bad cramps, I do worry about leaking.

[Allebana]

use tampons and take an ibuprofen 😉 women who exercise regularly often have less menstrual pain

[Cmasterson]

Yep! Its really the only thing that actually alleviates my cramps.

[Anonymous]

I don't if I have cramps. But I will if the cramps are gone but I'm still on my period

[YaBaba]

I don't workout when I am on that