Menstrual hygiene is a requisite for good reproductive health. A Delhi-based NGO- Sachhi Saheli, is creating awareness amongst the masses regarding safe and hygienic menstrual practices through the #abpatachalnedo and MHAD, Menstrual Café campaigns.
Maintaining good hygiene is a necessity in everything we do. Hygiene promotes excellent and healthy living and thus menstrual hygiene is essential to keep women safe and healthy. This article will explain why menstrual hygiene is crucial and will help you achieve good and hygienic menstruation. Find more articles on this topic using the link https://www.sachhisaheli.com/.
It is important for women to be hygienic during menstruation to avoid complications in the reproductive system. Good hygiene during menstruation helps prevent reproductive and urinary tract infections and discomforts such as itching and pain, which may result from the development of bacteria, fungi, or parasites around the vagina. It is also worth noting that irritants are also possible causes of vaginal infections hence, you must be careful about what products to use to have a clean and healthy period. Suppose you suspect an infection in or around your vagina. In that case, the best advice is to run a check by your gynaecologist for a proper diagnosis.
What to do during Periods?
Consequently, the lack of knowledge about the right approach to maintaining good menstrual hygiene results in poor attitude displayed by most menstruating women during their periods. Nonetheless, the good menstrual hygiene is not only achievable but is also easy and can be done in few simple steps:
- Always use the correct period tools – Use cotton-based pads instead of tissue paper during menses to avoid having stick-ons around your vulva.
- Always carry an extra pad with you in case of an emergency or stain – Most women find themselves in awkward situations when they realize that they have a bloodstain. The frustration sets in when they have no immediate solution because they do not carry an extra pad.
- Take baths regularly and wash properly – What most women do not know is that there is no limit to the number of times one can shower in a day during menses. If you feel uncomfortable in any way and think a bath will do you good, way to go! Take a bath, and while at it, wash properly to ensure you are free from any stains lurking around.
- Do not use soaps or vaginal products – It is important to note that soaps and other products for vaginal hygiene are unsafe for the vaginas as they pose many health risks to the reproductive system due to their chemical content.
- Change regularly – It is essential to change the pad periodically, whether it is damped or not when menstruating. Avoid having stale blood in your pad.
As we mark menstrual awareness day, feel free to direct all your questions on the platform http://www.sachhisaheli.com/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sachhisaheli/.