Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for women and an important embodiment of women’s sexual health. During menstruation, women’s body resistance will decrease, and the defense ability of private parts will also weaken, making them vulnerable to bacterial invasion and causing gynecological inflammation and other problems. Therefore, care during menstruation is crucial to women’s sexual health.
First, pay attention to personal hygiene. During menstruation, change sanitary napkins frequently. It is recommended to change them every 2-3 hours to avoid menstrual blood staying for a long time and breeding bacteria. Wash the vulva with warm water every day to keep it dry and clean. Do not douche the inside of the vagina to avoid destroying the beneficial flora in the vagina. Wash hands before changing sanitary napkins to avoid bacteria on hands contaminating private parts.
Second, keep warm. During menstruation, women’s pelvic cavity is easy to catch cold, leading to dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation and other problems. Therefore, keep warm, avoid wearing clothes that expose the waist and navel, avoid touching cold water and eating cold food, such as iced drinks, ice cream, sashimi, etc., so as not to aggravate uterine cold and affect sexual health.
In addition, pay attention to rest and avoid overwork. During menstruation, women’s bodies are relatively weak. Overwork will affect physical recovery and aggravate discomfort such as dysmenorrhea. It is recommended to ensure adequate sleep and avoid heavy physical labor and strenuous exercise. At the same time, keep emotional stability and avoid anger and irritability. Negative emotions will affect menstruation and sexual health.
Care during menstruation seems trivial, but it can effectively prevent gynecological inflammation and protect women’s sexual health. Women must pay attention to it.