Every 28th Of May Is Menstrual Hygiene Day And It Is Celebrated All Over The World.

Menstruation is a healthy biological process of women and girls’ reproductive cycle and not a taboo, it is as normal as the beards that grows on the face of guys, hence there is no need to be shy about it, do not allow anybody make you feel impure or ashamed because of your period.

Menstruation is a sign that you have the ability to reproduce so instead of feeling ashamed because of your period, let your period remind you that you have the potentials of being a mother, and that should be something to smile about.

All you need is to maintain proper menstrual hygiene.

Here are some tips on how to maintain your menstrual hygiene.

Changing used pad. PHOTO: GETTY


- Change your pad every 4-6 hours, do not wait till it get soaked.

- Go for good sanitary pads as women with sensitive skin may need to avoid sanitary pads with plastic lining, as they can cause rashes, itchiness, and boils when rubbing against the skin.

- Always keep your vaginal area clean.

- Do not use soap or vaginal hygiene products to wash inside your vaginal as the vagina has its own cleaning mechanism that works in a very fine balance of good and bad bacteria. Washing it with soap can kill the good bacteria making way for infections

- Always wash or wipe your genitals from front to back as this is important.  Cleaning in the opposite direction can make way for bacteria from the anus into the vagina and urethral opening, leading to infection.

- Always pat the vaginal area dry after every wash using a clean and sterile wipe, else it might cause irritation. Also, keep the area between the legs dry. Use good antiseptic powder to help keep the area dry - preferably before wearing the pad and after washing the vagina.

- Never use two pads simultaneously as this may cause excessive heat.

- Always wear comfortable and clean underwear.

- Bath regularly

- Discard used sanitary products properly. Never flush your used sanitary pad and tampons down the toilet as they can clog plumbing and cause the toilet to overflow when blocked.

Discard them properly and throw them in the dustbin to prevent the spread of infections.


SOURCE: https://afrib.org.ng/2020/05/28/menstrual-hygiene/