Sanitary napkins are "intimate treasures" that women use every month when they come to visit their aunts. Only by using them correctly can you go through your menstrual period smoothly. In this regard, someone asked how to use sanitary napkins when having heavy menstruation? How to choose sanitary napkins? What should I pay attention to when using sanitary napkins?

How to use sanitary napkins during heavy menstruation?

In order to prevent side leakage, many brands have made special designs. It not only has 360-degree leak-proof and 3D three-dimensional absorbers, but also has a longer and longer towel body. The all-round leak-proof design is suitable for use at night or on two days of heavy use. However, gynecological experts recommend that high-absorption sanitary napkins should be replaced frequently to prevent bacteria from multiplying on the sanitary napkins.

It is best to change it every two hours. There is a survey: Japanese women change their menstrual period 6 times a day on average, while Chinese women change it 3 times a day. Both are Asians, so there is not much difference in their physiques. The amount of menstrual blood should be about the same. How should I choose whether to switch or not? Let’s not talk about the advantages of changing, but let’s talk about the disadvantages of not changing. First of all, there will be an odor. Menstrual blood is odorless. After it comes out of the body and comes into contact with the air, it will be oxidized and it will have an odor. The longer it takes, the more serious the odor will be. What's more troublesome is yet to come: menstrual blood is rich in nutrients and can easily become a "medium" for bacteria to breed, leading to gynecological infections.

How to choose sanitary napkins correctly?

1. People with gynecological inflammation should not use tampons

For women suffering from gynecological inflammation, it is not recommended to use tampons. Tampons are inserted into the vagina, which increases the chance of infection.

2. Choose dry mesh when vaginitis attacks

For women suffering from vaginitis, sanitary napkins with good breathability are more suitable for them. This kind of sanitary napkin is not easy to trap heat and produce odor, making women feel comfortable.

3. Cotton mesh is suitable for most people

For healthy women, cotton mesh sanitary napkins are better. Because the cotton surface is more affinity to the skin and has better permeability. Especially for women with sensitive skin.

4. Fragrant and cool for summer use

Female menstrual blood is rich in nutrients and therefore becomes a medium for bacteria to thrive. A place where bacteria gather will definitely smell bad, so women can use scented or cooling sanitary napkins during hot weather.

5. Use concave ones when the quantity is large

For sanitary napkins, concave and convex surfaces are two different ways of leakage. The concave surface leaks quickly and is suitable for use on days when menstrual blood is heavy. Although the penetration rate of the convex surface is slower, because the middle part is thickened, it is not easy to seep out, so it is suitable for use outside or at night.

Precautions when using sanitary napkins

1. Be careful not to store them in the bathroom. Some women buy sanitary napkins and store them in lockers in the bathroom for convenience. Compared with other rooms in the home, the bathroom is the most humid. In some families, the bathroom does not even see the sun all day long. As everyone knows, bacteria are more likely to invade when sanitary napkins become damp. Unpacked sanitary napkins should be placed in a dry, clean place and should not be used again if they become damp.

2. Be careful to use less sanitary pads

Some women feel that their leucorrhea is dirty and prefer to use sanitary pads when they are not menstruating. A woman's vulva needs a breathable, dry, and clean environment to stay healthy. No matter how the pad promotes its high degree of breathability and comfort, there will always be a layer of plastic film on the bottom layer, which is airtight. Long-term use will increase the humidity and humidity of the vulva. Temperature creates conditions for the growth of bacteria and fungi, destroys the pH of the vagina, and easily induces vaginitis.

3. Pay attention to washing hands before changing sanitary napkins

Many people remember to wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet, but it is best to wash your hands before changing sanitary napkins. Because the process of unpacking, opening, smoothing, and pasting sanitary napkins by hand will bring germs to the sanitary napkin. Sanitary napkins are in direct contact with women's vulva skin and menstruation is a period when women's resistance is low. If you are not careful, you will increase the chance of suffering from gynecological diseases.