No pickles, healthy diet, dark clothes are few of the many rituals which we follow religiously during menstruations. It may start with leaving you in a little bad mood, but soon after your periods, you ought to have a gentle upliftment of mood, full of life, good hair and skin day, making you feel very attractive.
Imagine, taking care externally, without even having the slightest clue that menstruation, though a self-cleaning system, may need some extra pinch of love and care and thereby missing out on our cleanliness checklist by an inch and infecting ourselves!
Here are some tips to help you have a happy menstruation this month.
Bathe yourself at least once a day. Make sure you wash your vagina or wipe it off after urination to avoid the excess blood which clings to the outer of the vagina. This also helps in minimising foul odor. Wash appropriately your genitals by going right; from the vagina to anus to stay away from any terrible transmission of microorganisms. It is advised to wash your clothes or bed-sheets with a disinfectant liquid.
The vagina is a self-cleaning biome which hates external interference and shows its irritation in form of discomfort or infections. Therefore, never use any external agent to clean the inside of the vagina. However, make sure you clean the vulva with mild soap and warm water to avoid vaginal or urinary tract infections.
The ways of menstrual sanitation have evolved from clothes to sanitary napkins and now menstrual cups, tampons have found their ways to the menstrual essentials of women. With various methods available, frequent switching of brands and methods are becoming commonplace. However, it is advised to stick to a particular brand or method to understand if it suits you well. Frequent shifts of brands or methods can lead to a bad-tempered vagina and cause discomfort including rashes.
Some women tend to use a combination of sanitation during heavy flows such as two sanitary napkins or one tampon and one sanitary napkin. Though this is a smart technique against heavy flows, yet it can be a source of infections. This is because women might find napkins/tampons not completely used up and delay the process of discarding the pads at regular intervals.
Try to stay dry during heavy flows by changing your pads frequently. Keep changing your pad as necessary or after every 6 hours. In case, you get rashes, visit your doctor for medication.
This is one of the most important steps towards ensuring a community health. Used sanitary items are a source of infection and can cause health problems if they spread. It is advisable to wrap them properly before discarding to quarantine the bacteria. Ensure you wash your hands properly after discarding it.
It is recommended to keep different sets of panties for periods as they might be infected. In case of stains, use lemon or bleaching powder to remove them. Make sure you wear well-fitting cotton panties to let your vagina breathe.
The average menstrual cycle is of 28 days. So, while you’re on the go, carry an extra sanitary napkin or preferred type of sanitation and wrap them properly to avoid contamination along with some tissues. And yes! Stay hydrated.
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During menstruation, use clean, dry sanitary pads or tampons and dispose of them properly. If using cotton pads, ensure they are washed thoroughly and dried well in the sun. If using menstrual cups, empty and clean them as recommended. Change or clean your sanitary product frequently and always wipe from front to back to avoid transferring bacteria into the body.
You can improve your menstrual health by adopting proper hygiene practices for cleaning and disposing of menstrual products, eating a healthy diet rich in iron to replace the blood lost, engaging in regular exercise, practising effective stress management, and staying hydrated. You can also engage in relaxing activities to help with mood swings, if any.
A woman’s menstrual health impacts her physical, mental, and social well-being. Every woman must have access to good quality products, education about menstruation, a safe space, and must be treated with dignity rather than be shamed for menstruating.
No food has to be absolutely avoided during periods. Avoiding certain foods can improve the menstrual experience. Foods rich in salt can increase fluid retention, sugary foods and drinks can cause glucose spikes, which in turn can lead to hormonal fluctuations. Dairy products, fried and greasy foods, and spicy foods can increase inflammation and lead to bloating, while spicy foods can cause gastric issues. Reducing consumption of these can improve your period experience.
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