Dear LDS.net Users, Tampons, baptisms and safety ?

[lizzy12]

Not exactly sure what category this goes in....

I heard that we aren't supposed to go into the baptismal font when we are on our period even
WITH a tampon for health reasons...is this true ?
I think its a rumor b/c if God gave us this gift surely he wouldnt want the work to be post pond b/c of it..


and I also heard that using a tampon is worse for you then a pad. Is better if your body drips the blood b/c its natural rather then having something go up there....

and..

do you say " i'm using a tampon." or " I'm wearing a tampon."
I think i say using....

Love, Liz

[Gwen]

Not exactly sure what category this goes in....

I heard that we aren't supposed to go into the baptismal font when we are on our period even
WITH a tampon for health reasons...is this true ?
I think its a rumor b/c if God gave us this gift surely he wouldnt want the work to be post pond b/c of it..

the font water is kept warm for comfort reasons. which means it's a good place for germs to grow. yes they use all the appropriate chemicals to clean it and meet all safety requirements. however as an extra precaution they ask that girls/women on their periods not do baptisms. for the health of everyone not the girl. as for the work not progressing it's only a few days, you can also go and do confirmations only so the work will go forward.

and I also heard that using a tampon is worse for you then a pad. Is better if your body drips the blood b/c its natural rather then having something go up there....

tampons always run the risk of toxic shock, read the caution insert you get inside your box of tampons. anytime the body is trying to expel something it's always best if you let that process happen. so yes pads are "better" at letting the body clear out. used appropriately tampons are considered safe. i have another thought on this but what i've said is enough and don't need to upset anyone with being to descriptive. lol

and..

do you say " i'm using a tampon." or " I'm wearing a tampon."
I think i say using....

Love, Liz

i think the appropriate terminology is "using"

edit: i moved this thread to rs and women's issues

[lizzy12]

Thanks Gwen.
I appreciate the feeback. Any one else have other comments I would love to hear them !

[ladykemma2]

also just think of the logistics of wearing white , getting wet and on your period.

i won't go to the temple at all when on my period.

[RachelleDrew]

I've never heard of this. I've done baptisms a couple of times while on my period, I wear tampons so it's not like anyone would have known to tell me otherwise. I've never had a tampon leak or anything, so long as you change them frequently (like you are supposed to) there is no reason it would even touch the water in the font or the baptismal jumpsuits.

I've never heard this rule before. Is this a rule at every temple? I'll avoid doing it if it's an actual rule at all temples.

[lizzy12]

I think its just a mormon myth thing...

[Honor]

I remember an announcement being made when I was in YW and planning for a temple trip that the temple had requested anyone ON their period regardless of the feminine product used refrain from doing baptisms and only participate in confirmations, but that's still just what I heard one time years ago and in the context of a youth temple trip. I don't recall being asked about it when I've gone to do baptisms as an adult.

[lizzy12]

I've never been told this by someone with authority....hmmm.

[Gwen]

it was something i was told when i was in yw's as well.

[Tarnished]

I remember that the first time I went to do temple baptisms I was on my period and was wearing a tampon. I was told that it would be ok.