During monthly periods, it is very important women within the menstrual age wear a sanitary pad because sanitary pads absorb the blood flow and protects your clothes from getting stained.

It is advisable that you choose a pad based on how heavy your period is and what kind of clothes you’ll be wearing. Choosing the right pad for your flow is imperative to prevent leakages and avoid public embarrassment.

Bathing regularly is a good way to stay clean and germ free during your menstrual period.

Never calculate the number of sanitary pads you use as it is the cost of health and personal hygiene.

Discard it after certain hours of use as it may stink due to sweat and the damp pad may even irritate the skin. For personal menstrual hygiene, maintain a separate set of clothes and lingerie for that time as even if the clothes stink or carry germs, it won’t spread to the clean ones.

Sanitary pads cannot be used during swimming. Never enter a pool while you are using a pad.

Wearing Sanitary Pads Below are some simple steps:

• -Remove the pad from its pack.
• -Unfold the pad and remove the paper liner on the bottom.
• -Press the pad, adhesive-side down, unto the centered seat of your underwear.
• -Wear your underwear and adjust till it fits comfortably.