What hygiene measures do you need to take?
Menstruation is a very natural process. When a girl has her first periods she takes her first distinctive
step towards womanhood. There will be a lot of apprehension surmounting the whole process. The
most ignored part of this entire process is menstrual hygiene. Menstrual hygiene is very important and
here are some handy tips to help you stay clean.
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Choose the right product pad: Yes, choosing the right sanitary pad will be your first step
towards menstrual hygiene. There are various types of menstrual products that are available in
the market. Choosing the right product, of right size and with correct absorbency is very
important. Staying comfortable when you are going through a very personal health process
should be your first step towards overall hygiene and health.
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Change the pad regularly: Menstrual blood contamination begins as soon as it leaves your
body. This becomes the breeding haven for germs and organisms. Even on those days when
the bleeding is not much, since the pad is still damp, it is advised to change your pad every 4
hrs.
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Wash yourself regularly: Keeping your vaginal area clean during menstrual cycle is very
important. During menstruation, the blood tends to enter the intricate parts of vagina like skin
between labia. It is important to wash the genital area often to keep it odour free and to avoid
any kind of infection.
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Avoid soaps or other hygiene products: Menstrual cycle is a very natural process and body
has got its own mechanism to keep a balance between good and bad bacteria. Using an
external agent to clean the vaginal area can harm and weaken the growth of good bacteria
which may lead to infection. So, let it be natural.
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Avoid pad rash: You may have experienced pad rush during heavy flow. This happens when
you have been wearing a wet pad for a long time and the wet pad rubs along the thighs. To
avoid pad rash, one must try to keep the vaginal area dry and change the pads regularly. If
you have a rash, then use an antiseptic ointment or basic coconut oil and apply it after a bath
and before bedtime. This will soothe the skin.
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Discard the pad properly: Discarding the used pad properly is one of the most important
hygiene measures to avoid spreading any type of infection or bad odour. Avoid dumping the
pad in the toilet as they are capable of choking the toilet. Instead, wrap the pad properly and
discard it in the garbage bin. Wash your hands well with a hand sanitizer.
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Always be prepared: During periods, it is always advised to carry an extra pair of sanitary
pads in your bag. Especially, when you have to change the pad regularly to avoid rash or
infection, you should not mind keeping pads handy.
Above all, it is very important to have a calm mind, good rest and healthy eating habit during your
menstrual cycle to sail through periods smoothly.
Above all, it is very important to have a calm mind, good rest and healthy eating habit during your
menstrual cycle to sail through periods smoothly.
Do not stress much. Live life!
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