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Hygiene Tips During Menstruation by Ayopercent(m): 12:32pm On Jun 20, 2015
Menstruation is a time of heightened risk of
infection for women, hence a woman needs
to practice a high level of personal hygiene
during her periods as this is one of the main
reasons why women suffer from infections
and other complications. Basically, hygiene
starts from the selection of the best sanitary,
washing yourself regularly, considering your
wardrobe, avoiding sex with your partner
during your menses as it is unhygienic etc.
Here are some tips to help you stay clean
during your periods.
Wash Regularly
During your periods, you should always keep
your private parts clean, bathe at least twice
a day to keep the body clean and avoid
odour. Wash your hands before and after
going to the bathroom, changing your
menstrual protection or cleaning your vagina.
Regular Changing Is Necessary
Once menstrual blood is out of the body, it
tends to get contaminated with innate
organisms of the body. This causes vaginal
infections, skin rashes and even urinary tract
infection. Women should ideally change
every five hours, if sanitary pad is used. If
tampons are used, they should be changed
every 2 hours.
Consider Your Wardrobe
Avoid tight clothing or fabrics that don’t
breathe. Wearing clothing close to your
vagina can cause increased moisture and
heat and also irritate your skin. Wear cotton
underwear and loose fitting clothing to stay
fresh and dry
Choose Pads Wisely.
There are several sanitary products
available which include menstrual cups,
tampons and sanitary napkins. You need to
choose a product as per your needs and
comfort. You should know that tampons have
the lowest rate of absorption. All brands
might not suit you and you need to be aware
of this!
Beware Of Pad Rashes
Pad rashes are commonly experienced by
women when the flow is heavy. It generally
happens if the pad is not changed on time
and it has remained moist for a long time. In
such a situation, it tends to rub against the
thigh which brings in redness, itching and
slight inflammation. You have to stay away
from pad rashes and for this, you have to
keep yourself dry and clean always. Keep
changing your pads whenever they soiled.
You can also use an antiseptic ointment for
relief if you feel the onset of rashes.
Body Cleanliness And Diet During Periods:
It is very important to maintain a high level of
hygiene during your periods to avoid vaginal
and urinary tract infections.
Sanitary pads can cause some irritation on
the inner thighs. Keep your genitals clean to
overcome the problem.
Take a warm water bath twice a day during
your menses to stay fresh and healthy.
Wear clean and bright clothes.
Wash your hands before and after
changing a sanitary pad.
In case you get some stain on your panty,
change it immediately.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily
How To Dispose A Sanitary Pad?
Carefully peel away the sanitary pad from
the panty starting from the top moving all the
way down.
Wrap the pad in a grocery bag or newspaper
and throw it in the dustbin. Make sure the
dustbin in which you dispose your used
sanitary pad is not inside your bedroom or
kitchen.
Wear a new pad and wash your hands
properly.

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Re: Hygiene Tips During Menstruation by tinuolababy(f): 1:09pm On Jun 20, 2015
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Re: Hygiene Tips During Menstruation by Ayopercent(m): 3:18pm On Jun 20, 2015
tinuolababy:
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Re: Hygiene Tips During Menstruation by Vanije: 9:11pm On Jun 20, 2015
Nice tips op

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Re: Hygiene Tips During Menstruation by chibuzor05(m): 4:57pm On Jul 13, 2016
Maintaining proper hygiene should be a must during menstruation but many ladies are not aware of this yet nice work OP, a full guide on that is also found in the link below

HOW TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL HYGIENE DURING MENSTRUATION

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