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|Period Tips|Things You Should Avoid During Your Period

Having a period means having a rollercoaster ride! When your period pays a visit, you have to deal with unbearable bloating, constant cramps, and extreme mood swings. All these things might cause discomfort but let's face it, periods are a natural occurrence. Its presence indicates good health!

There are, however, a couple of things you should avoid doing in order to make those few days in the month a little more bearable. Periods may cause some pain and discomfort but you can take specific steps to ease the symptoms

Here are some things you should not be doing during your periods:

1. Giving in to salt cravings

Foods with a high salt content are not good for you when you're menstruating because they can worsen your cramps. What's more, it can cause severe bloating and add to the discomfort.

2. Drinking a lot of coffee

This is one of the worst things you can do when you're menstruating! High caffeine content can exacerbate your pain and also contribute to breast tenderness. You might crave caffeine but you will definitely need to reduce the intake of coffee.

3. Using a douche

Douching to clean yourself down there can prove to be very harmful. It can cause several health issues like infections and an increased risk of developing STDs by interfering with the vagina's natural barriers against bacteria.

4. Wearing the same sanitary product all day long

It doesn't matter if you're using a sanitary pad or a tampon, wearing the same product for more than 4 to 6 hours will prove to be a breeding ground for bacteria and will lead to the development of bad odour. In addition, doing so can also cause skin rashes and TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome).

5. Waxing or shaving

When you're on your period, avoid hair removal. The area is sensitive and the pull of the wax strips can hurt, adding to your discomfort. Shaving can prove to be an extremely messy affair due to the period flow. In case you end up with a cut due to the shaving, it might lead to infection. So, plan it after a week of your period to disc clean yourself down there can prove to be very harmful. It can cause several health issues like infections and an increased risk of developing STDs by interfering with the vagina's natural barriers against bacteria.

6. Smoking

We all know smoking is dangerous for our health but women who smoke during their period are more likely to experience severe pain. So, it's better to kick the butt.

7. Going to bed without a pad

You might think sleeping without a pad can be comforting but it is a bad idea! If you're worried about the rashes and discomfort it might cause, you can switch to another brand or start wearing a menstrual cup but don't go to bed without wearing a sanitary product to handle the flow.

8. Skipping meals and eating junk food

Skipping meals during your periods isn't a good idea because it can severely affect your energy levels, making you feel lethargic and irritable. This, however, doesn't mean you replace actual meals with junk food. Junk food contains high amounts of salt and sugar, contributing to issues like bloating and discomfort.

Ladies, these small steps can ensure you don't end up adding to your discomfort during your periods!

~Miracle