5 Reasons Tampons Aren’t Always the Best Option

5 Reasons Tampons Aren’t Always the Best Option (and Why Period Swimwear is Changing the Game)

When it comes to managing your period, tampons have been the go-to for decades. But times have changed — and so have the options. If you love swimming or spending time at the beach, period swimwear offers a comfortable, discreet, and eco-friendly alternative that tampons just can’t match.

1. They can leak
Even when inserted correctly, tampons aren’t leak-proof, especially during swimming or on heavy flow days. Period swimwear has built-in absorbent protection designed to keep you confident in and out of the water. Learn more about how period swimwear works.

2. Not great for swimming
Tampons can become waterlogged while swimming, making them feel heavy and uncomfortable. Period-proof swimwear is made to move with you in the water without the soggy discomfort.

3. Environmental impact
Most tampons are single-use, generating unnecessary landfill waste. Reusable period swimwear is a sustainable option you can wear again and again, reducing your environmental footprint.

4. Can cause dryness or discomfort
Tampons absorb natural moisture, not just menstrual flow, which can lead to irritation. Leak-proof swimwear is soft, breathable, and comfortable for hours — no internal products needed.

5. Not always teen-friendly
Many teens find tampons difficult or intimidating to use. Teen period swimwear makes swimming on your period stress-free, without the learning curve of internal products.

Why more women and teens are switching to period swimwear

From beach days to swim carnivals, Azure Belle Period Swimwear combines leak-proof protection with flattering styles. Designed by a mum of three who gets it, we offer:

• Sustainable, reusable swimwear thats comfy and discreet
• 30 Day Happiness Guarantee

• Same-day dispatch, next-day delivery

• A small Australian business you can feel good about supporting