An important part of managing your menstrual hygiene during those days. We are often so flustered with the idea of getting our period, that we forget to make sure that our usual practices are sanitary. Celebrating the Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28th May, here are some tips that we make sure to follow to have a clean period. Use only one type of menstrual product at a time: Some women who experience an extremely heavy flow during their period choose…
Period is the beginning of a new phase of life. It is a 5-day journey that every woman goes through naturally, every single month. Yet, till today, menstrual hygiene remains a taboo, a commodity exchanged wrapped in newspapers, something to be ‘hush’ about, something…
Feminine hygiene is a growing concern due to several misconceptions revolving around it. There’s definitely not enough talk about vaginal hygiene! But don’t worry, we’re here to break it down for you. Truth is, proper hygiene of the vagina is extremely important. It’s also…
Female menstrual hygiene and menstrual care is important, not just during your periods but otherwise too! During your periods keeping your genitals clean is imperative. Women are generally more susceptible to bacterial infections during their period because of the change in the vagina’s PH…
With the average woman going through 350 periods in her lifetime, you’d think women are aware of the actual dos and don’ts during that time of the month. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Among all the taboos, myths and chaos that surround periods there’s…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common and at least 1 in 2 women will get UTI in her lifetime. There are 3 types of UTIs. To understand them, however, let us look at some of the basics first. The kidneys control the amount…
How many of us decide our clothing for an event or party based on the time we have to wax or shave? All of us, isn’t it? Imagine if you had no body hair and you could wear whatever you want, whenever. Such a…
One of the most significant aspects of menstruation is that it marks the transition from girlhood to womanhood. In the old days, this transition was marked by a period of celebration as the elders claimed that the girl is now as fertile as nature.…
Let’s accept it – vaginal itching can be an awkward topic, and controlling the urge to itch socially can be a nightmare! While COVID-19 and the lockdown wasn’t enough to deal with, the humidity and soaring temperatures brings its own concerns. Pruritus Vulvae is…
“Life is a series of thousands of tiny miracles. Notice them” – Roald Dahl We’d like to start by asking you to picture three scenarios: A place where 6 out of 10 women do not have access to menstrual hygiene products, such as sanitary…