Many women feel self-conscious during their menstrual cycle, but menstruation is a natural process. Read on to learn about proper hygiene during your period to avoid feeling self-conscious
Familiarize yourself with your options. Women today have several options for menstrual hygiene, so choose what works best for your lifestyle
Tampons: Tampons are the most common menstrual hygiene product for women in America[1] because they are convenient and simple to use. A tampon is made of absorbent cotton and is worn inside the vagina to absorb menstrual fluid as it leaves the cervix.
They are available in a variety of absorbencies including light, regular, heavy, and super to coincide with the days of your flow. Tampons are disposable and are thrown away after use, and must be changed at least every 8 hours. (Never wear a tampon longer than 8 hours or wear one that is more absorbent than you need, as this can lead to a rare but serious condition called Toxic Shock Syndrome.)
Disposable pads: Disposable pads (also called sanitary napkins) fit inside the underwear and come in various lengths and absorbencies. They are made of an absorbent material called cellulose and must be thrown away after use. Some women use them as back-up protection with tampons, and other women prefer pads because they are uncomfortable with something placed in their vagina. Because they have a leak-proof plastic backing, disposable pads can trap smells more than most other hygiene options.
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