Menstrual Hygiene Matters: How To Stay Clean And Fresh On Your Period
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Periods leaves most of us women feeling like a hot mess (always), doesn’t it? And no, we don’t really mean it in an emotional way here. We’re trying to throw some light on how dirty a girl or a woman starts to feel during her menstrual days. So yes, for some of us, menstruating is pure suffering and for some, it’s as smooth as a natural cleansing process. While people all over the world have a zillion views and opinions about menstruation, all women can ever think or dream of when it comes to their Aunt Flo days is for it to pass through without creating much mess and leave them feeling comfortable and fresh!
We definitely don’t have any pixie dust as such to shoo away your menstrual cramps or those body pains, but having a fresh and clean period doesn’t need any of this magical stuff. Your body is going through immense stress while you’re on your periods and the best way for you to combat this stress is to divert your focus on maintaining hygiene and keep your down there clean. All this will keep any risk of contracting infections or allergies at bay.
Here’s a basic guide that’ll help you stay clean and fresh on your period. Don’t take your periods for granted, pay heed towards your menstrual hygiene by following the below tips.
Wear The Right Clothes
We are aware of how wearing panties that are too tight can cause rashes and unbearable itchiness down there, right? It can even leave your skin looking rugged and dark. Similarly, wearing tight undies or tight jeans is a big no-no during periods. This is mainly because wearing something too tight can increase the heat accumulation in your V-area.
And we highly recommend that you stick to wearing cotton whenever Aunt Flo visits because this fabric is breathable. The menstrual odor is a huge concern for every woman out there. Therefore, stick to wearing breathable, comfortable fabrics; this will help reduce odor problems.
Start Using Menstrual Cups
One of the gladdest things about the millennial girls is their acceptance towards something as incredible as the menstrual cups. Using these cups is the most hygienic way to be during your periods. It keeps all kinds of allergies, bacterial infections, and even yeast infections at bay.
The problem with sanitary pads is that the menstrual blood is constantly in contact with your sensitive area. With cups that’s not the case. The cups are capable of handling the flow and can be emptied and washed easily. And when you use it again, it’s clean and fresh!
How To Choose A Menstrual Cup
Out there you can find plenty of options when it comes to menstrual cups. There are different sizes, colors, and firmness. Don’t get overwhelmed now, here’s a quick list you need to keep in mind while buying a menstrual cup for yourself:
- Length of the cup needs to match your cervical height
- Read the age details on the cup. It will be mention as, “for women above 30” or something by the lines of this
- If you are a highly active person by nature then use a firmer one. Otherwise, go for the softer cup
- Also, it’s very important for you to buy the ones that are medically graded. They are safe!
Consider It As A Must And Should To Wash Your V-Area
It’s the common sense here, how can you expect an area to be fresh and clean if you’re not going to wash it every day? Your grandmother was right all this while when she insisted on you showering when you got to know your periods have begun. Washing the private parts is a way of cleaning away all the residual blood. But, also remember that you need to wash only the surroundings of your down there, as you don’t really want to mess up the pH levels down there.
Our V-area has the capability of self-cleaning itself that helps maintain the right pH level and also boosts the growth of good bacteria down there. The good bacteria are necessary to fight away the germs. Also, try using warm water for cleaning, it soothes the skin. And don’t be harsh, care needs to be taken while cleaning the private parts of our body (utmost care).
Stay Away From Scented Intimate Products
The only safe way to get rid of the menstrual odor is to keep the V-area hygienic. Using intimate washes which are fragrant or using perfume-infused sanitary napkins or tampons aren’t the right way to go about this problem. Using such products will only increase the risk of you contracting infections or might leave behind rashes as well. Scented products are known to have a proven history of using harmful chemicals, which you must steer clear from!
These are some of the ways to keep your intimate areas hygienic. Staying clean is the key to keep all health problems at bay (it has always been). If you want to add any tips here, leave them in the comments section below.
