A complete guide to buying period underwear

Women, there are those few days every month. During those special days, sanitary napkins are a must-have item for women. Since sanitary napkins are special products for women and we don’t want them to be seen by others, we tend to store them in corners that are not easily found. Tampons, which seem inconspicuous, actually play a vital role in women's health. But have you ever paid attention to the material and storage method of sanitary napkins?

1. How do I know if I am suitable for using tampons?

1) Generally speaking, tampons are more suitable for women who have already started sexual life because their vaginas are wider. However, many young girls who like sports such as swimming will also try using them. If readers feel pain when trying to push a tampon into the vagina, they should not force it. It is recommended that they seek guidance from a doctor on the correct method of use.

2)TSS refers to staphylococcal poisoning, which is caused by the tampon being left in the vagina for too long, causing menstrual blood and bacteria to mix and produce toxins, causing the patient to have a high fever. If the bacteria enter other parts of the body, it can cause different symptoms such as kidney failure.

Therefore, when using tampons, you should remember to change them regularly and not use them for more than eight hours. However, you do not need to get up at midnight to change them. Just put on a new tampon before going to bed and change it after you get up.

2. Tips on how to store sanitary napkins

I will teach you a new method of disinfection. Wrap the newly bought sanitary napkin with newspaper and put it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes to effectively kill bacteria and disinfect. The main factor causing postmenstrual itching in most women who do not have sex is the failure to properly disinfect sanitary napkins. We should also remember that sanitary napkins cannot be placed in the toilet at will, as this will affect hygiene.

How to store scattered sanitary napkins

The female external genitalia is directly connected to the outside world, especially during menstruation, when women's immunity and resistance are relatively low, and they are easily compromised when invaded by bacteria. Many female friends, out of laziness or convenience, are accustomed to putting sanitary napkins in the bathroom, but they don’t know that this is a big taboo in using sanitary napkins. This wrong practice is worth warning everyone.

The reason is that general sanitary napkins are made of non-woven fabrics, and the main material is fiber material. Once this material is exposed to moisture, it is easy to deteriorate, allowing bacteria to take advantage of the opportunity to enter and multiply in large numbers. As we all know, the female external genitalia is directly exposed to the outside world. Especially during menstruation, women's immune resistance is relatively low, and they are easily compromised when invaded by bacteria.

However, most of the bathrooms in my country are dark and damp, without sunlight all day long, especially in rainy seasons, which can easily breed mold and contaminate sanitary napkins or toilet paper. Therefore, sanitary napkins or toilet paper and other sanitary products after unpacking should be placed in a ventilated and dry place, or at least in a clean environment. Be careful not to use the product once it becomes damp.

Of course, many products now have taken this into humane consideration when designing their packaging. Some products use drawstrings or zipper seals that can be sealed multiple times, which can better ensure the hygiene and safety of the products. We can consider giving these products extra points when purchasing them. If we can consider these details more under the same conditions, it may bring an unexpectedly good experience to your health.