Periods aren’t as enjoyable as the countless advertisements make them out to be.
They can be painful and uncomfortable, and it’s always good to have a little extra
help in such cases! So today, I’m here to add a few common but formidable
weapons to your arsenal
Periods aren’t as enjoyable as the countless advertisements make them out to be.
They can be painful and uncomfortable, and it’s always good to have a little extra
help in such cases! So today, I’m here to add a few common but formidable
weapons to your arsenal.
Remember, these are just recommendations and you should stick to what makes
you feel the most comfortable. Firstly, let’s start with attire! During your period it’s
important to wear light and breathable clothing, the heavier pieces may trap
moisture and heat and that’s bad news because of the germs it creates. Not
changing your period product regularly is not advisable; bacteria and fungi thrive
in trapped moisture.
Now onto some more common fads that has us all in a chokehold nowadays. You
don’t need any special routine or product for your vagina: it’s a self-cleaning
organ! It’s a good idea to stay away from scented period products, they can be
skin-irritants and aect the natural pH.
Drinking enoough water, getting a good 8 hours of shut-eye and basking in the sun
may all sound like basic tips. But these become so very important, especially when
we’re talking about periods! Poor sleep can cause mood disturbance, hormone
irregularities and disturbed menstrual cycles. Sunshine may aect regulation of
hormones and sleep patterns through the melatonin circadian rhythm. We all know
this, but surprisingly enough tend to forget to important things as we grow older:
sunshine helps massively with Vitamin D and Vitamin D does wonders for a person
on their period. Exercising can also pull us out of a lull by releasing happy
hormones such as serotonin and endorphins.
Our mind is just as dynamic as our bodies. As such, it’s thought that people’s
attitudes towards their period can make it better or worse for them. Studies show
that women with support systems can handle their symptoms better. The way you
view your period can also be aected by the culture in which you’re brought up.
Looking at it as a time of rest rather than something to hide and cower about can
significantly change that experience for you. It is, after all, what you make of it.
Also, remember to always keep an eye on your period: I like to call it a report card
of your overall health. There are many things you can learn from it!
Sources: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, The Royal Women’s
Hospital