Sanitary napkins are an indispensable daily necessities for women and accompany them for most of their lives. Correct use of sanitary napkins can absorb menstrual blood, but incorrect use can induce gynecological inflammation, cause local allergies, and even affect the menstrual cycle. Therefore, you should master the correct way to use sanitary napkins and avoid the following misunderstandings.

What are the misunderstandings about the use of sanitary napkins?

1. If your menstrual flow is not heavy, there is no need to change it

Many women judge whether they should change sanitary napkins based on their menstrual flow. They think there is no need to change sanitary napkins because they have low menstrual flow, so they only use one sanitary napkin a day. However, the use of sanitary napkins is only limited to 2 to 4 hours. Menstrual blood contains a lot of nutrients, which is suitable for bacterial growth and reproduction. Failure to change sanitary napkins for more than 2 hours will cause bacteria to be extremely active and induce gynecological inflammation over time.

2. Choose snow-white sanitary napkins

Many women prefer white sanitary napkins, thinking that the whiter they are, the cleaner and hygienic they are. But did you know that some sanitary napkins that are too white are likely to contain whitening agents or fluorescent agents, which are substances that are harmful to your health.

3. Use sanitary pads when there is a lot of leucorrhea

Generally, the amount of leucorrhea increases before and after ovulation, and some women use sanitary pads because they think it is cleaner. In fact, this is not the case. The vulva needs to be breathable and dry to be healthier. There is a layer of plastic film on the surface of the pad, which is not breathable, which is suitable for the growth of pathogenic bacteria, thereby inducing gynecological inflammation.

4. Choose cool sanitary napkins

Some women prefer cold-type sanitary napkins, but they contain ingredients such as mint and borneol. Long-term use can destroy the acid-base balance of the private parts, reduce local resistance, and increase the risk of gynecological diseases.

5. Store a lot at once

Some women take advantage of supermarket promotions to buy a large number of sanitary napkins at once, but sanitary napkins also have a shelf life. Once the shelf life is exceeded, their safety will be reduced. Therefore, when buying sanitary napkins, you should carefully check the shelf life. Only buy enough for 1 to 2 menstrual cycles at a time, and don't stock up on too much.

Warm reminder

Pay attention to personal hygiene during menstruation and change sanitary napkins every two hours; you must choose big-brand sanitary napkins sold by regular manufacturers; use sanitary pads as little as possible; put sanitary napkins in a dry and breathable environment. Place it in a humid bathroom with little light, otherwise it will breed a lot of bacteria. During the menstrual period, the body is weak, the vagina is sensitive and fragile, and the resistance is also weakened. External microorganisms are easy to invade. Therefore, you should wash your hands before changing sanitary napkins to prevent pathogenic bacteria from contaminating the sanitary napkins through your hands. When purchasing sanitary napkins, you should pay attention to the shelf life. The hygiene requirements for sanitary napkins are very strict. The closer to the production date, the more guaranteed the quality. It is worth reminding that during menstruation, you should not do strenuous exercise, eat raw or cold food, and refuse bathing and swimming.