DEAR DIARY: Let’s talk about menses

It is time to talk about menstrual hygiene. We have always talked about making sanitary towels accessible to young girls and all the women but today we are talking about something else. It is time to have some conversation about how older women should take care of their menstrual hygiene. Some women do not know that wearing a sanitary towel without changing it for a long period of time might cause health issues. Well they say, it depends on how heavy the flow is but it doesn’t matter even if you have lesser flow, pads need to be changed at intervals. Medical experts say that one should avoid using one pad for more than 3 top four hours as it can become a breeding ground for bacteria. This could end up leading to urinary infections, vaginal infections or even rashes. Tampons on the other hand should be changed every two hours And also remember to wash your hands before and after changing your pads as the toilet doors that you touch also habour germs . It is also advisable to use one method of sanitation at a time. To avoid accidents in your workplace, always walk with a piece of pad in your handbag wherever you go especially for those with irregular periods. Finally remember to drink plenty of water and take a good bath.