#swimming

The timing could not be worse. Your bag is packed, your swimsuit finally fits just right, and your friends have been buzzing about this trip for weeks. Then your period arrives. Suddenly, the excitement of sun and sea feels replaced by a quiet dread: pads might feel uncomfortable, tampons may not feel safe, and the thought of spending the holiday hiding leaks overshadows the joy of swimming. For many Egyptian women, the choice has long been to cancel, sit out,…