Top 5 Summer Protection Tips + Giveaway!
Win a years supply of Tampax + a sexy white cover-up.
-The Bettys
Hey Bettys! Having fun in the summer sun? In the spirit of staying safe and protected whilst frolicking at the beach, flirting at rooftop parties, dazzling fellow guests at bbq’s and all those fun summer activities, we’re giving away a year’s supply of Tampax plus a white-hot bathing suit cover-up.
We also checked in with Dr. Jennifer Wider, a renowned women’s health expert, and asked for her top 5 summer protection tips. Here are Dr. Wider’s tips … and read on for how to enter to win the giveaway!
Dr. Wider’s top 5 summer protection tips:
1. Skin
Fewer than one in three young adults takes proper precautions when baking in the sun. Protect yourself by using sunscreen with a 15 or higher SPF, and reapply every two hours. If you’re eager to get color, avoid tanning booths and use self-tanning lotions that contain DHA. Those lotions have a thumbs-up from the American Academy of Dermatology.
2. Eyes
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes, and look for lenses that block both UVA and UVB rays. It’s not just about which pair looks the most fashionable!
3. Body
It’s easy to get swept up in the many summer BBQs and over eat. Try to focus on grilled chicken, fruits and vegetables instead of burgers and hot dogs. If you end up giving into temptation, the good news is that you can do several things to protect your stomach and help alleviate heartburn and reflux. Make sure to eat several hours before going to sleep and use a pillow to elevate your head. Also avoid alcohol and cigarettes, especially after a large meal.
4. Summery White Pants
Now that it’s socially acceptable to bust out the white pants, it’s important to keep them clean and free from embarrassing moments! Be sure to keep feminine protection like Tampax and Always handy, ensuring you’re always ready for whatever summer throws your way.
5. Friends
Summer protection is also about looking out for girlfriends. Be it on vacation or at parties, make sure that everyone is making smart decisions and playing it safe.
We especially love the “friends” tip — it’s SO important to watch each other’s backs, at any time of year!
THE GIVEAWAY!
One BettyConfidential reader will win …
*A year’s supply of Tampax – aka, four packs of the Compak Pearl 40 Scented Multipacks (value: $32), and….
*This super sexy WHITE cover-up from Victoria’s Secret.
Hawtt!
To enter to win:
1. First, like BettyConfidential on Facebook (like, duh!)
2. Then, go to THIS BETTY TALK PAGE, and tell us your favorite summer activity.
***To increase your chances of winning, you can follow us on Twitter and leave a comment on any diet+health article.***
That’s it!
Good luck!
XO
Jennifer Wider, M.D., is a nationally renowned women’s health expert, author and radio host. She has appeared as a health expert on The Today Show, CBS News, Good Day NY, Fox News and is a regular contributor to News Channel 8 in Connecticut. Dr. Wider is a medical advisor to Cosmopolitan magazine and hosts a weekly radio segment on Sirius Satellite/XM Radio called “Am I Normal?” for Cosmo Radio. Dr. Wider is the author of three books:The Savvy Woman Patient, The Doctor’s Complete College Girls’ Health Guide and most recently, The New Mom’s Survival Guide.
This contest runs from Fri. 7/15 until Monday 8/1 at 9 a.m. EST. The winners will be notified via a private message to your BettyConfidential profile. Winners have 24 hours to reply to the private message. Remember to allow for private messages for your BettyConfidential profile or we can’t contact you! If the Victoria’s Secret item is out of stock, an equally fabulosu substitution will be made. Meet some of our past contest winners HERE! Contest rules.
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Thank you for the tips! Good reminders
Loooove the cover up!
Fav summer activity is tennis!
My favorite summer activity is bbqing
Swimming in the pool!
Like on Facebook as Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contest, and More
My fave summer activity is going for long walks with my mp3 player
I love playing golf in the summer.
Follow on twitter as @angiewith3 and left a comment on the “5 exercises for gorgeous legs” article
My fave summer activity is going to the movies or shopping mall…anywhere it’s cool!!
Also love sitting on my backporch right after I wake up in the morning–the heat hasn’t arrived yet 
Favorite summer activity is camping!!
Favorite summer activity is laying a blanket out in the middle of a park at night, watching the stars, gossiping and eating ice cream
swoogietwo
favorite summer activity is watching my sons play baseball there is a three year difference with the oldest being 16 so do not know how long it will last.
CAMPING!!!! LOVE IT!!
I loooooove to swim in Lake Michigan. I live in Escanaba, Michigan, and the beaches are beautiful! Also, cliff jumping in Marquette, Michigan.
FB Fan C.j. Jennings & my fave summer activity is camping and BBQing!
Would love to win some products.It would take the pain out of the unbearable cramps to at least get some financial relief lol.
tanning and swimming, of course
I like BettyConfidential on Facebook-Elisabeth G
My favorite summer activity is going on vacation!
I follow on twitter @egood33
I also commented on this article, Introducing ThinDish: A New Way to Stay Skinny While Eating Out.
Relaxing inside an air conditioned house with a cold beverage!
Good reminders!
My two favorite summer activities are hanging out with my friends and camping :]
Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/cklove
I love your articles and these awesome giveaways you always have, they’re great!
My favorite summer activity is definitely driving out to the lake and jet-skiing, wake-boarding, having a bbq just relaxing with my boyfriend and friends. I love tampax pearl compact because the braided string keeps me from any humiliating leaking and they’re easy to hide
I love growing and eating tomatoes!
I also commented on, 5 Foods That Fight PMS!
family reunions & get togethers
Wow, well my favorite summer activity is chill with family or friends and go out with your buddys ha-ha-ha. Its the summer of fun that’s what I’m thinking of it sometime, I go on a adventure or go on a hikes. And sometimes we go to the beach and make sandcastles.
I also commented on 5 Exercises to Get Gorgeous Legs!
My favorite summer activity is boating with family and friends!!
my favorite summer activity is being with people who i love! they always make me feel amazing and confident every time! the more confident i feel, the more beautiful i feel, and the more time i spend with my family!
its also to face one of my fears like my fear of heights. i go on a lot of rides that are extremely scary in my opinion so i can experience a new thing every summer!
My favorite summer activity is laying out at the beach with the kids, playing in the sand, and swimming in the ocean.
Fave Summer activity is going to the beach and the pool and people watching!
i love the beach! I GO BOOGIEBOARDING and hang out.
tweeted and follow @aliciabrandt http://twitter.com/#!/aliciabrandt/status/94795348924567553
I love swimming! so refreshing!
LOVE the contest!!
I can’t click on the Betty Talk page so I’ll respond here! I love any type of water sports! As long as I’m in the water, I’m happy.
I follow on FB – Lydia A.
I follow on Twitter – @princessla66.
getting a little color, by the sun.
hiking!
following on twitter @sunchicka
This summer, I’ve returned to that old practice of making sun tea. It’s hot as Hades outside, so why not put the sun to good use. It doesn’t take long to brew a container of the best tea. This has become one of my favorite things to do this summer. Doesn’t take much to make me happy!
My favorite summer activity is going to the beach> Also like the FB page.
My favorite summer activity is an outdoor concert. Just attended one last month. Beautiful and warm indeed.
Reading or watching tv inside with a working air conditioner . Once it gets above 80 with high humidity it’s too incredibly uncomfortable to even breathe outside.
No budget for a full scale inground pool so I got an aboveground pool from http://www.cheappoolproducts.com/Above~Ground~Pool_1~supplies.html