“Apparently, rubbing a small ‘O’ shape on the palm of your left hand just below the thumb knuckle can help ease cramps – perfect for a public place when you’re out of painkillers.”Tagged: period, cramps, painkillers
“Organize yourself. Put your sanitary products into a small bag or tin in your handbag so they don’t fall around inside your bag.”Tagged: period, Organization, tampons, pads
“Avoid waxing. Being on your period makes the whole vaginal area more sensitive, so waxing is likely to hurt a lot more.”Tagged: period, waxing, body hair, Vagina
“Do not douche (squirting water into the vagina), as this can flush out the natural bacteria.”Tagged: Vagina, douching, Bacteria
“Get to know what’s normal – everyone’s vagina is different, so it’s important to monitor what’s ‘normal’ for you in terms of smell, discharge (color, smell, amount) and feeling. This way, you’ll notice if anything changes – for example your discharge becomes thick or smelly, or you have itching.”Tagged: Vagina, discharge, itching
“Only wash the outside – rinse the outside skin and the labia with water and a little soap, if you wish.”Tagged: Vagina, cleaning, shower