In India, menstrual hygiene is still a taboo subject. Women and young girls are embarrassed to discuss it, and even in homes, the issue is discussed in hushed tones. This continually results in a lack of knowledge about the best methods and products for maintaining good menstrual hygiene. In India, most women prefer sanitary pads to other menstrual products.
However, the main reason for discussing menstrual hygiene products, particularly sanitary napkins, is to raise awareness. This must be done among the female population for more and more girls to have access to period hygiene. If these practices are not instilled in children at a young age, they can lead to aware urinary tract infections, which can cause problems and serious concerns later in life.
Several sanitary products are available these days, including sanitary pads, tampons, and the most recent, menstrual cups. Despite introducing tampons and menstrual cups to the market, sanitary pads remain popular. The best aware outcome is a sanitary pad, widely known, inexpensive, simple to use, and free of side effects.
Sanitary pads straightforwardly absorb menstrual blood. They can be either reusable or commercial.
Here is everything you need to learn about sanitary pads:
- After drying in the hot sun, the reusable ones can be washed and reused again.
- Because blood is a source of infection, it is critical to teach young girls how to reuse it after proper cleaning.
- They are widely available almost everywhere. The commercial awareness ones are the wide range found on the market.
- There are various sanitary pads to choose from depending on one’s flow.
- The ease of use is the most significant benefit of using a sanitary pad.
- Their cost-effectiveness outperforms that of other menstrual products.
Disadvantages of using sanitary pads: The most obvious disadvantage of using them is the irritation caused by wearing them for an extended period.
- Not changing the pads regularly may also result in skin rashes.
- Pad users are always at risk of allergies caused by the chemicals found in them.
- If not changed, they may also emit a foul odor within 4 to 5 hours.
- Women who engage awareness in strenuous physical activity find it inconvenient to use due to the discomfort they cause.
- They are also dangerous to the environment because they end up in landfills, and the chemicals used in them are primarily non-biodegradable.
Tampons, pads, or a menstrual cup?
Tampons and menstrual cups are two newer products in this category that are slowly gaining popularity, especially as more and more women are getting into physical activities these days. They exercise, run, and lift weights, thereby breaking the stigma associated with heavy-duty activities during periods.
Tampons absorb blood, but users find them inconvenient to use because they must be inserted. When using tampons, however, the discomfort is minimal. The disadvantage is that it can cause toxic shock syndrome if not removed promptly, a potentially fatal condition. They are both expensive and non-biodegradable.
Menstrual cups are the most recent product to hit the market. They collect blood and only need to be washed and reinserted. Because one cup can be used multiple times, they are economically viable and must be stored appropriately until the subsequent use.
Many reproductive problems, such as infections, can be avoided if we give our women and girls the option of using these menstrual hygiene products and raise awareness. This will lead to a healthier society.
This release is articulated by Prittle Prattle News in the form of an authored article.
