5 tips to maintain menstrual hygiene

Wash hands

Wash your hands before handling a menstrual product, especially with invasive period wears like cups and tampons

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Change pads

Change your pads every 4-6 hours, and your tampons every 4-8 hours. Empty your cups by 12 hours depending on the blood flow

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Keep the genital area clean

Wash your genital area frequently during your period. This helps maintain vaginal pH and protects you from infections. After washing, wipe from front to back

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Use the right products

Never use scented sanitary products. They can irritate your skin, change your pH and cause rashes and infections

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Hydrate

Drink enough water to remain hydrated and protected from infections

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Dispose pads correctly

Always wrap your pads and tampons in a piece of paper and throw it in the garbage can. Never flush it down the toilet or throw it out in the open

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