4 Mistakes To Avoid In Periods
In today's article, I'll be sharing all those mistakes which are supposed to avoid during your periods. I know many points are already known by you but there are many females who have recently got their periods for the first time and are not much aware of all tips and tricks related to periods. So, let's get started.
Mistake #1: To avoid is, Always change your pad every 4-5 hours. There are many females, especially those with scanty periods, think as their flow is less, so they don't need to change their pad frequently & keep wearing the same pad for around 8-10 hours. So such ladies need to understand either the flow is less or more, still they "SHOULD" change their pad after every 4-5hours, Because as long as your pad is in your hands or in the box, it is harmless. And as soon as it incorporates with your body, and comes in contact with some liquid, chemicals in that pad start spreading harmful bacteria giving rise to numerous infections. Especially those females or teenagers who are experiencing menstruation for the 1st time, "Listen to girls, either your pad is clean or not, you need to change it after every 4-5hours.
Mistake #2: To avoid is, Keep your private area dry. Let me clarify you here, it is just a MYTH that one can not wash her private area off during periods. It's absolutely UNTRUE. Your cleanliness and body hygiene should be your first and foremost duty, and to cleanse yourself properly, you need water. So, always wash yourself off with water but always use lukewarm water for washing and then pat yourself dry. Always remember, Wet body parts give rise to humidity which in return welcomes many bacterial and fungal infections, rashes or any form of skin allergy or skin disease. So, it is recommended to always wash and pat dry your body especially your "lady parts".
Mistake #3: To avoid is, Be very careful with the fabric of your undergarments. Always wear cotton panties, especially during summers or your period days, In case, if you use undergarments made of silk or any other fabric, your private area won't get any oxygen giving rise to humidity which causes infections, skin allergies, and/or skin rashes. While if you use cotton panties, your body will get enough quantity of oxygen, it needs.
Mistake #4: One shouldn't take any medicine during your menstruation days. Our elders (in South East Asian countries) always forbade us to take any medicine, no matter how much pain you are in, and this is absolutely wrong. If you are undergoing any menstrual pains and visit any doctor, so when you tell your doctor about your painful periods, he/she'll write you medicine for it. You can take any available painkiller But I'd advise you to speak to your doctor first before taking any medicine for any issue. The next tip is if you are in pain and you don't want to take any medicine, drink turmeric milk. Highly effective for period pains. Or you may also use HOT WATER BOTTLE on your lower belly or back or wherever you are feeling the pain. You'd feel relieved after some time.
Mistake #5: To avoid is, Avoid eating"chilled " food items during periods. Because during periods, you are facing numerous issues like weakness, mood swings, pain, etc so it's better to consume warm or hot items so that your body gets comfort. When one is on periods, she doesn't feel like eating anything But this is a HUGE mistake one can ever do to her body as our body is already tired due to pain, facing weakness due to blood wastage, and then we don't wanna eat.
My question is HOW WOULD OUR BODY GET AN ENERGY TO SURVIVE? So, my honest advice to all is either you want to eat or not, it doesn't matter. JUST EAT SOMETHING. Either something light or can have some juices or milk or some dry fruits.
The next point is: During Mood Swing or when in periods, one face tremendous "never-ending" mood swings like depression, anxiety, happiness for no reason, etc. So, to deal with this situation, keep yourself busy in some activity. Because when you keep thinking about your extreme mood swings, you are not doing any good to yourself. So, my advice is to keep yourself busy with something, you enjoy doing.
"Can You exercise during periods" ??
But remember, if the first 1-2 days of your periods are extremely painful, then you should avoid exercising and can opt for low to moderate pace walk, or take complete rest. But if you are not experiencing any pain, then you can exercise during those days.
The last point is: All married females who are sexually active, should avoid any "sexual intimacy" with their husbands. Speaking scientifically about it, when females are in her periods, numerous changes (hormonal, physical or psychological) are taking place in their body, psychological) are taking place in their body, which could cause various problems to female in the form of mood swings, anxiety, lethargies, etc as well as could cause harm your husband as well. So, it is always better to avoid "sexual intimacy" with each other during your period days.
Well, these were some points which you need to be careful of while on your periods. Hope you all like this article, if you find it useful, share it with your friends. And If you have any problem ask me in the comment section below.
ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY - FITNESS YODHA