Contents:
- Medical Video: Pads, Tampons, Cups: What’s Best for Your Period? | Quint Fit
- Sanitary napkins
- Tampon
- Menstrual cup
- So which of the three objects is better?
Medical Video: Pads, Tampons, Cups: What’s Best for Your Period? | Quint Fit
Some Indonesian people are more accustomed to using sanitary napkins during menstruation. Even so, there are also some urban women who use tampons and menstrual cups. Although sanitary napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups have the same function, they absorb menstrual blood, but in fact the shape and manner of using these three objects is different, you know!
Still confused what is a sanitary napkin, tampon or menstrual cup? Know the advantages and disadvantages of the three objects in this article.
Sanitary napkins
This one thing might already be familiar to almost some women. Sanitary napkins are absorbent menstrual blood that is rectangular and made of cotton pads or soft cloth. Bandages are used by attaching or gluing to the inside of women's panties. Some pads were added with wings on the right and left. Its function is to hold pads so as not to shift and prevent side leaks.
Various pads sold on the market are available in various thicknesses and lengths of bearings that are tailored to the needs of the wearer. Unfortunately, many women complain that when using thick pads and wearing skirts or pants that are a little tight, it will cause dislocation of the pads. That is why, usually pads that are longer and thicker are used at night to prevent leakage.
In addition, someone who uses winged pads is generally more susceptible to irritation in the inner thigh due to friction in the groin area. Routinely replace sanitary napkins although your menstrual blood is not too much or can still be absorbed. This is done to avoid the development of bacteria and vaginal odor from menstrual blood released.
Tampon
The material used for tampons is basically the same as sanitary napkins, which uses cotton pads that have high absorption for menstrual fluid. However, in contrast to sanitary napkins, tampons are shaped like cylindrical tubes, smaller in size, and there are threads as pullers at the ends. Because of this small size, tampons are very suitable for women who are active and want a lot of movement or exercise during menstruation.
Compared with sanitary napkins, how to use tampons can also be said to be more careful. If the pads are attached to your underwear, the tampon is placed inside the vagina. That is why, the installation of tampons is arguably quite difficult for people who are not used to it. Some tampons have an applicator from plastic or a cardboard tube that helps make it easier for tampons to enter the vagina. However, there are also tampons that must be inserted using the wearer's fingers.
When you are going to use a tampon, make sure your body is calm and relaxed. If you are nervous or doubtful, your muscles will tighten so the tampon will get harder and harder to enter. To find out how to use tampons, you can click here
As with sanitary napkins, you are advised to regularly replace tampons. You should replace tampons every 3 to 5 hours. Because one tampon can be used no more than 6 hours. In addition, you are not advised to use tampons if you are not menstruating or when your menstrual blood is very low.
If you use a tampon for too long, it will increase your risk of developing toxic shock syndrome or toxic shock syndrome (TSS). This is a syndrome caused by the growth and development of bacteria on the tampon and can be fatal, even life threatening. That is why tampons are not recommended for those who easily forget.
Menstrual cup
In contrast to tampons or sanitary napkins, menstrual cups or commonly known as menstrual cups work not absorb fluid through cotton, but rather absorb fluid that comes out during menstruation. Menstrual cup is made of rubber or silicone which is inserted inside the vagina so that it can be used many times and for long periods of time.
How to use menstrual cups is almost the same as using tampons. You need to position yourself by sitting, squatting, or one of the legs lifted up, essentially making the position as comfortable as possible. After that, hold the tip of this menstrual cup, then fold it like the shape of the letter U. After that, enter into the vagina slowly.
Many people prefer menstrual cups over sanitary pads because they are practical and do not have to be replaced frequently - depending on how much blood comes out. If when using sanitary napkins you have to spend more energy to wash the pads so that menstrual blood can be clean, then when using menstrual cups you only remove the menstrual cup from the vagina, empty the contents, clean it with water, and put it back into the vagina.
So which of the three objects is better?
Basically use sanitary napkins, tampons and menstrual cups for feminine care during menstruation tailored to your daily comfort and needs. But most importantly, don't forget to keep the feminine area clean during menstruation by routinely changing the pads, tampons or menstrual cups that you use.
In addition, also pay attention to how to wash the female area in the right and proper way. Remember, during menstruation the risk of infection in the vaginal area will increase compared to normal conditions. That is why, you need more attention to maintain the cleanliness of the female area. You can use a feminine cleanser containing special antiseptic fluids during the menstrual period.
