7 menstrual hygiene tips every girl, woman need to know

Maintaining proper menstrual hygiene during your periods is an absolute necessity. Wearing sanitary pads for long and not cleaning the vaginal properly can lead to irritation, rashes and other diseases.

Updated on: Jun 06, 2021 2:51 PM IST

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You must maintain proper intimate hygiene, especially during your periods. Poor physical hygiene during that time of the month can cause irritation, urinary tract infections, cervical cancer, etc. To stay away from all the uneasiness, you need to follow a few basic hygiene tips. (File image)

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Change sanitary napkin regularly: Do not wear your sanitary pads for long since this can lead to irritation and infections. Menstrual cups are environmentally sustainable and prevent leakage so you can try using them. (File image)

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Wear clean underwear: Always wear soft, breathable fabric underwear to prevent rashes. Wearing unclean underwear can put you at a higher risk of infections. (Unsplash)

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Balanced diet: It is important you consume foods rich in nutrients during your menstruation and also drink plenty of water. This will prevent bloating and ease cramps. (Unsplash)

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Discard pads properly: Do not flush your sanitary napkins or tampons since that may clog sewage pipe and drains. Wrap them properly and throw them in a bin. (Unsplash)

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Don't use soaps or other vaginal hygiene products: The vagina can clean itself and there is no need to apply other products. All you need to do is just use warm water. You can use a gentle cleanser on the external but make sure the product does not go inside your vagina. (Unsplash)

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Don't wear two pads at a time: You must be thinking that wearing two napkins at a time is a good idea especially when you are working for long hours in office. But that should be avoided. Instead, change your pads or tampons regularly. (Unsplash)

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Wash yourself properly: Make sure you wash your vaginal area whenever you use the washroom with warm water. During the last few days of your periods, you can use panty liners. This will absorb excess discharge. (Unsplash)