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Can anyone please suggest a way to waterproof my privates during swimming?

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stirling · 31/08/2019 08:05

Sorry its a really weird question! Also going to try posting in health.

I have a very severe bladder problem and am dealing with a number of conditions: intersticial cystitis, trigonitis, fowlers syndrome, current stubborn infection, pelvic organ prolapse....

I used to go to the gym but now struggle with most forms of exercise. I really want to swim as it'll support my organs that have prolapsed. But can't afford to risk the chlorine water touching my vagina. It can be a trigger, and indeed I tried it in a uv treated pool (they still use small amounts of chlorine) but had a huge flare afterwards.

So far I've tried buying latex knickers, putting my period leak proof knickers on top of that and some pads. Then swimming costume on top. All soaked right through and horrible flare afterwards.

Does anyone have any suggestions as it felt wonderful to be in the water.

Thank you

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CuckooCuckooClock · 31/08/2019 08:11

Swim in a lake instead?

Janek · 31/08/2019 08:15

Or a saltwater pool? I don't know how common they are though... Would Vaseline work? Or Sudocreme?

onemorecakeplease · 31/08/2019 08:25

I am really sensitive to chlorine and get cystitis or thrush from pools too but find as long as I shower straight after using a sensitive bits wash it's ok.

I take it you've tried that?

Otherwise I think you'll have to avoid indoor pools and go wild swimming. Get a wetsuit and find a lake nearby?

I swam in Loch Ness the other day and it was cold but not unbearably so and I only had a swim suit on.

stirling · 31/08/2019 08:47

Thanks everyone. Yep tried showering immediately after :(
I shudder at the thought of getting into a cold lake!! But maybe I need to be brave...

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Janek · 31/08/2019 08:48

A winter wetsuit would make a world of difference, i promise you.

ElektraUnchained · 31/08/2019 17:31

Very thick layer of vaseline underneath the period pants?

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