Women should observe the same hygienic practices during menstruation as during other days of the month. Myths abound about menstruation.
Truths, is okay:
- It is okay to get into bath water. In fact the warm water can help soothe irritation caused by having blood on the skin.
- Women often like getting washed in the morning because during sleep, menstrual blood can pool and cake into the pubic hair and can leak onto underwear.
- Never leave the same tampon in for days.
- It is okay to have sex during menstruation but the drainage may be heavier after intercourse, so a woman may want to wash immediately after and the following day.
- Yeast infection is possible during menstruation. Yeast looks like white cottage cheese; during menstruation the yeast will be covered in blood but it is still yeast.
- A tub bath can temporarily increase cramps. A cold pack on the belly after a bath can help.
- Perfumed powders or scented sprays do little to cover up perceived odors. They can also sting or burn. Perceived odors are rarely if ever noticed by anyone else.
- A woman during menstruation can sometimes "smell" her own blood, even fully dressed, but that doesn't mean anyone else smells you.
- If you do not wash daily, you can start smelling. This is because bacteria increase the ratio of "odor". Urine can also increase the odors.
- More cramping than usual during menstruation can indicate a problem.
- Changing pads or tampons frequently can avoid spill-overs, accidents, and can increase comfort while decreasing odors.
- Blood clots are common during menstruation. If they are larger than dime-size, or are heavy, see a doctor.
- Fibroids can cause heavier menstruation.
- A period should not last for weeks.
- Blood from a woman with HIV can infect a partner.
- A woman in menstruation can also sweat more, so pay attention to your underarms. Underarm sweat is much more noticeable to other people.
Not true:
- It is not necessary to put water, soap, or douche into the vagina to remove blood. The vagina is mostly a self-cleaning area, meaning that gravity and normal body mechanisms help keep the vagina clean.
- Menstruation should not cause putrid odors, but a trich infection during menstruation can cause terrible odor.
- Women do not need to avoid sex if she and her partner are okay with it. Put an old towel on the bed though to avoid a mess.
- Women are not "unclean" during menstruation. (Re: Bible verses)
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