Contents:
- Medical Video: Bad habits during periods - Avoid these harmful habits during periods
- How do you use the correct pads?
- The habit of using sanitary napkins that can damage health
- 1. Use a sanitary napkin that has been lying in your bag for a long time
- 2. Do not replace sanitary napkins after using for hours
- 3. Do not clean the vagina after changing the pads
- Some other things to consider when using sanitary napkins
Medical Video: Bad habits during periods - Avoid these harmful habits during periods
Sometimes, there are still many women who are wearing wrong pads during menstruation. Naturally, if there are still mistakes when practicing the rules and how to use sanitary napkins. Moreover, if you have just had your first menstrual period. The following is how to use sanitary napkins that must be considered.
How do you use the correct pads?
Bandages are a rectangular device, in the form of soft cotton pads that can absorb blood or fluid that comes out during a woman's menstrual period. Bandages are different from diapers (to absorb urine), even though the ingredients are almost the same. Bandages are also used for women who experience postpartum after giving birth or after performing vaginal surgery.
One side of the pad has glue or adhesive. This section will later be affixed to women's panties at the place where the vagina is. And because of its function to absorb menstrual blood, pads must be diligently replaced after 4 hours, or even before if you have a lot of menstruation.
The habit of using sanitary napkins that can damage health
1. Use a sanitary napkin that has been lying in your bag for a long time
Almost all women keep sanitary napkins in their bags on menstrual days, just in case or just for preparation. But did you know that the sanitary napkins that have been stored for months turned out to be dangerous?
Although in packaging the shape is not damaged and still looks clean, the sanitary napkin which is left for a long time in a place can actually absorb the surrounding dirt. Generally, there will be bacteria and dust that is absorbed and will cause irritation to the vaginal skin if the pads are used.
Therefore, it is recommended to use a new sanitary napkin. If you want to save for supplies in a bag or wallet, change supplies every 1 to 2 weeks. You can also store it in a special box of sanitary napkins to be safe from the dangers of dirt and bacteria.
2. Do not replace sanitary napkins after using for hours
One rule and how to use a sanitary napkin is to replace it in a certain period of time. Normally, for early menstruation, when the liquid is "swiftly" coming out, replace it every 3-4 hours.
However, changing pads is dependent on the frequency of the fluid that comes out during menstruation. Even if you use ultra absorbent sanitary napkins, this does not guarantee that your vagina will remain protected from bacteria from menstrual fluid.
In addition, pads that are "full" and not immediately replaced will make the vagina moist due to the liquid absorbed by the pads. A moist vagina will become a place for bacteria and fungi to multiply. These bacteria can cause itching on the surface of the genital skin and the presence of warts and irritation in the vagina.
3. Do not clean the vagina after changing the pads
Many women who become lazy and reluctant to clean the vaginal area during menstruation, and choose to clean it when menstruation is over. Obviously this is one of the behaviors for using sanitary napkins that are wrong if applied, considering that the vagina is a very sensitive organ, which must be kept clean
Cleaning the vagina when changing pads, in fact, is important. It is recommended to rinse the vagina with water before using a new dressing.
Can it not if the vagina is cleaned with soap? This is not recommended. Because your vagina can cleanse itself, you don't need to clean it with soap containing chemicals for your sex organs. It is feared, it can cause irritation to the skin.
After cleaning the vagina, don't forget to let it dry first, before using the dressing again. As explained above, if the vagina is moist it will make it easier for bacteria to breed bacteria. During menstruation, women become more susceptible to bacteria and fungal infections around their genitals.
Some other things to consider when using sanitary napkins
- Do not throw pads in the toilet. Bandages that accumulate will cause clogging and become pollutant waste afterwards.
- Clean sanitary napkins from menstrual fluid after use, considering that many animals are interested in the smell of menstrual fluid. After that, cover with plastic wrap or used newspapers when disposing.
- Always wash hands before and after handling sanitary napkins that have been used.
