How can hygiene be maintained during periods?
Once you begin menstruating, you'll need to use a sanitary napkin or pad something to soak up the menstrual blood. Pads are made of layers of cotton. Some have extra material on the sides (called "wings") that fold over the edges of your underwear to better hold the pad in place and prevent leakage.
What are the types of sanitary pads?
Pads come in several different thicknesses for heavier or lighter menstrual periods or for day or nighttime use. Some pads come with a deodorant or deodorizing substance in them. All pads have a sticky strip on the bottom that helps them to adhere to your underwear.
How should a pad be used?
Pads are easy to use: You peel off the strip that covers the adhesive, press the pad into the crotch of your underwear (wrapping the wings around and sticking them under the crotch if the pad you're using has wings).
How frequently should a pad be changed?
It's best to change pads every 3 or 4 hours, even when you're not menstruating very much. because regular changing prevents buildup of bacteria and eliminates odour. Naturally, if your period is heavy, you should change pads more often because they may get saturated more quickly.
How should a pad be disposed?
Once you've removed your pad, wrap it tightly in a polythene and put it in the garbage can. Don't try to flush a pad down the toilet - they're too big and may block the sewer drain.
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