Period-Kit
To maintain menstrual hygiene, women use feminine products such as pads or tampons to absorb menstrual blood. A pad can be placed in the lining of your underwear, and a tampon is inserted into the vagina to catch the blood.
Depending on your preference. You should change your pad/ tampon every 4-6 hours to prevent infections and need medical attention.
In order to take care of your feminine needs when it comes to your period, you should always have a clean pair of underwear, a pad or tampon, wipes, and acetaphetamine (Tylenol) at your disposal.
Deja Clemments, a 23-year-old woman, shares a good rule of thumb she keeps in mind now that she has a period frequently, “I always keep a pad in my purse or in my car just for good measure just in case I start my period. I am always prepared,” said Clemments.
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Got Cramps?
Cramps can feel like an intense throbbing pain inside your abdomen. If you are searching for some pain relief because you are experiencing painful cramps, you can apply heat to your lower abdomen or even take a hot bath to numb the pain.
In addition, you can take an over-the-counter medicine such as Tylenol to help with the pain. Curtisa Collins, a 24-year-old woman currently on her period, shares how her cramps make her feel.
Collins normally deals with the pain naturally instead of using medicine to cure her cramps. “My period cramps are no joke; I just want to cry right now; it hurts that bad.” Collins related her pain to “feeling like something is inside my uterus that isn’t supposed to be in there.”
Cravings During Your Menstrual Cycle
Hormone changes can cause a drop in blood sugar levels, which leads to sugar cravings. Women tend to crave sweets during their period, and shockingly the most is chocolate.
