Any type of period leak, no matter how small, is a reminder that you should consider additional protection, particularly if you have any sensitive skin, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "I personally like the company RMS and the Sanitise cloths that absorb moisture and change colour," said Bhanu Singh, a journalist based in Chandigarh, India. "It's a very hygienic product that you don't need much and it is quite affordable." But it's not all about cleaning products. In fact, most (although not all) women dislike the smell of sweat and the chemicals involved in many products. There are various ways to make your period smell less unpleasant and get rid of the "fresh" smell, which can make you feel vulnerable or embarrassed in your workplace.
By Santhi Krishna Menon | May 26, 2017 | Beauty And Style Most women and girls are plagued by the shame of leakage and the inconvenience of unhygienic and sometimes unclean pads during menstruation. But why should they? One day a month is a natural inconvenience. And it is a life-changing event. It makes one's blood a living thing. But we (and that includes everyone) tend to take it for granted, overlook its importance, and only attend to it when the mess starts leaking out. On the other hand, one day out of the month it is a part of one's life. To make matters worse, if it is done incorrectly, it can be a health hazard for the girl too. It is imperative that all women understand the importance of hygiene during menstruation and be properly equipped to handle it.
Menstrual hygiene comes in many forms, with different phases being more susceptible to dirty practices like unclean clothing, period blood left on a pad or tampon for long periods, having blood smeared on the underwear, etc. The days of waiting in the bathroom for a friend or relative to take care of it all are long gone. Women today have so many options of how to take care of their health - like Health Pen, and these new products being launched for their menstrual health. By highlighting the importance of MHM at a global level, Menstrual Hygiene Day is about encouraging governments, health organisations and private companies to play a role in ensuring that our sisters, mothers, daughters and partners are empowered to care for themselves during their periods.
Some women may not have access to menstrual hygiene management products. Women across developing nations have to make do with poor quality and highly expensive disposable pads which may eventually leak. A situation as such may affect a woman's confidence in her body and she may be prone to criticism for it by peers. As part of efforts to tackle these challenges, the Save the Girl Child campaign, has launched a program to provide sanitary pads to more than one million girls. The supplies have been contributed by the United Nations and the USAID.
‘1. Shower or bathe every day Washing your hair is okay but washing your body is not something you should skip. Let the soap and water remove all the blood stains from your body,’ said Pallavi Ramesh, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist with UNICEF.’ Read More.. ‘2. Bathe or shower Wash off the blood with soap. You can even make it fun by adding an essential oil (like civetone, for instance) to the water and making it an aromatherapy spa.’ Read More.. ‘3. Shave or trim Trim your pubic hair short enough that it's not seen. If you're worried about going it alone, use an electric razor or electric trimmer with an easy-to-control, close-fitting blade.’ Read More.. ‘4. Shave or trim your underarms Do the same with your underarms, too.
Though it might be annoying for most, it's important to note that most women do not require many expensive products to maintain the cleanliness of their sanitary napkins. It's safe to say that using menstrual pads instead of cloth nappies makes it easier to clean up after a messy period, and since these are made out of fabric, they are also biodegradable. But instead of getting caught in this cycle of just buying pads, why not try using cloth nappies in a sustainable and eco-friendly way? A Thorough Comparison of Types of Menstrual Pads That being said, there are two main types of sanitary napkins available in the market, disposable and reusable: Disposable Menstrual pads Disposable pads are a type of disposable menstrual hygiene product that can be used once and then disposed off.
