Menstruation is one of the vital processes of a woman’s
body which deserves utmost caution and self-care. Ensuring proper hygiene
during menses, and eating right is the key to ease the pain you go through.Today,
on Menstrual Hygiene Day, promise yourself healthy and happy periods with these
hygiene tips.
1. Change your sanitary napkin every 4-6 hours-
Changing sanitary napkins or tampons within every
4-6 hours is the cardinal rule to establish vaginal hygiene. Menstrual
blood, when released from the body attracts various organisms from our bodies,
which multiply in the warmth of the blood, and cause irritation, rashes or
urinary tract infections. Changing your sanitary napkin or tampon regularly
curbs the growth of these organisms and prevents infections.
2. Wash yourself properly-
Washing your vagina
regularly is extremely important, because the organisms cling to your body
after you have removed your sanitary napkin. Most people wash themselves
regularly, but not the right way–which is, using your hands in motion from the
vagina to the anus, not vice-versa. Motioning your hand from the anus to the
vagina can lead to the transmission of the bacteria from the anus into the
vagina or urethra opening leading to infections.
3. Don’t use soaps or vagina hygiene products-
While using vaginal
hygiene products everyday is a good idea, using these products during menses
can turn things around. Vaginas have their own cleaning mechanism which comes
into play during menstrual cycles, and these artificial hygiene products can
hamper the natural process leading to infections and growth of bacteria.
4. Discard the sanitary napkin properly-
Disposing off your
tampons and sanitary napkins properly is an important step. Wrap them properly
before you throw them away, so the bacteria and infections do not spread. Make
sure you don’t flush them, since that will block the toilet causing the water
to back up, spreading the bacteria all over it. Washing your hands properly is
of utmost importance after you have wrapped and discarded the used tampons and
sanitary napkins, since you’re likely to touch the stained area while wrapping
them.
5. Stick to one method of
sanitation-
Women tend to use
tampons and sanitary napkins, or two sanitary napkins simultaneously during
heavy flow which is an efficient technique. While it may keep you dry and
prevent stained clothes, it can cause infections too. The combination of two
techniques absorbs the blood making us oblivious to the need to change our
tampons and sanitary napkins. Without frequent change, the accumulated blood
invites bacteria and causes infections. So, it is advisable to use one sanitary
napkin and change it as frequently as you can during heavy flow. These cardinal
rules will help you stay healthy and manage your period better.
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