Generally, the normal menstrual period is from 5 to 7 days, but after about 5 days, the menstrual volume will become very small. Some people will pad pads for convenience. If pads are not used properly, it will not only restrict activities, but also be intolerable to damp and heat, which is easy to breed bacteria and peculiar smell, resulting in gynecological diseases!

How often do I change pads?

The survey shows that Japanese women change six times a day on average during menstruation, while Chinese women change three times. Especially when there is little menstrual blood, only one or two tablets a day, which is a serious mistake. The experiment shows that the sanitary napkin becomes the culture medium of bacteria after being used for 2 hours, and the total number of bacteria on the surface can reach 107 / cm2. During menstruation, women's immunity decreases and they are more vulnerable to external bacteria. In addition, moisture is easy to accumulate locally in summer and cause allergies, so it is recommended to replace it every 2 hours regardless of the amount

Does pads have a shelf life?

Pads are not completely sterile, because it is difficult and unnecessary to do so: menstrual blood itself contains many microorganisms. According to a study, there are 108-9 microorganisms per gram of menstrual blood, but generally speaking, it is not harmful to human body. Therefore, many brands do not specialize in disinfection. As long as they meet the requirements of national standards: they do not contain pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms within a certain range, they will not damage our health. Therefore, buy and use is the best choice. When using, we must pay attention to the validity period. We should not buy too much at one time, and it is not suitable for families to hide for a long time. Those that can't be used up can be stored in a small cloth bag. They should also be specially stored when they need to be carried outdoors. They don't need to be mixed with the cosmetics in the bag!

Are there any hidden dangers in scented pads?

Many businesses in the market have launched scented sanitary napkins such as rose, jasmine, lemon and mint, as well as medicinal sanitary napkins such as motherwort. Most of these are different types of drugs, flavors or additives, some of which are pure Chinese herbal biological solutions made from Sophora flavescens, Fructus Cnidii and Chuan Huang Lianhe borneol. The ingredients added by drugs are different. Generally speaking, they play the role of sterilization and antipruritic. At the same time, their cool feeling can bring comfort to women in hot or humid weather. However, it is not suitable for everyone. Although menstrual care for women with inflammation is indeed beneficial, because it can play a role in cleaning the female pudenda and assisting in the treatment of gynecological diseases to a certain extent. However, because people's physique is different, it is not recommended for women who are cold and afraid of cold.

Tips for girls to use pads

(1) Try to wear more comfortable clothes such as sports pants and bare leg pants. These clothes will be more breathable, pads are not easy to deform and fit the human body better.

(2) Cleaning private parts: don't abuse private parts cleaner when you feel that your menstrual blood is dirty. As long as your private parts are healthy, clean them with warm water. Wash them 1 ~ 2 times a day without being too frequent.

(3) Change your underwear every day and dry it in time.

Pelvic cavity, uterus, cervix, vagina and external environment are interrelated. This structure makes the female reproductive system particularly vulnerable to external pathogens. Especially during menstruation, the resistance of reproductive organs decreases and is more fragile than usual. If unqualified pads are used, it is particularly vulnerable to infection.