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Misconception & Misunderstanding About Swimming During Period. We all have heard that period stops when you’re in the water because of the water pressure. That’s not convincing. The water pressure may slow the flow, but your period will still continue. That’s why you should use a menstrual cup when you’re going for swimming. ‌ You don’t have to change any of your regular activities when you have your period. That includes exercise and swimming. There are many misconceptions about swimming during your period such as: It’s Filthy. You can swim when you have your period. You just need to wear a...

ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE   As it is said and done from the old times that a women must maintain the menstrual hygiene for better health, but the fact that environmental hygiene is also of utmost importance is often neglected when it comes to this, already a taboo topic. Environmental impact caused by sanitary waste is one of the significant topics in discussions today. A plastic, industrially manufactured, disposable sanitary pad requires about 500–800 years to decompose. Thousands of tons of disposable sanitary waste is generated every month all over the world. Incineration is a technique to dispose of...

IMAPACT OF POOR MENSTRUAL HYGIENE ON HEALTH Every women go through the natural physiological process of menstruation in her life. However, although they experience this, not everyone are aware of how to ensure hygiene. During, the time of menstruation the women risk of being infected and the potential of life-threating ailments are increased. If women have poor menstrual hygiene it can lead to many issues on health such as bacterial and fungal infection, irritations etc. to the vaginal and urinary area. While we should take care of yourself during the menstruation not only because it is important but also it...

The pandemic has been an eye opener for all of us, from the security that our jobs provide to the underlying privilege we have in being able to afford basic necessities. But one problem that is yet to be brought into light is a global issue which affects more than half the population of the world - menstruation.  WHAT IS PERIOD POVERTY? The term period poverty refers to the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual health and hygiene education, toilets, hand-washing facilities and/or waste management. This issue has been debated globally. There is a need to bring awareness about...

The summer season is here and the sweltering summers are common in India. For some, this is a great time to let loose on beach vacations and poolside parties. But for millions of women, it’s a time of dread since periods can be especially painful in the heat The heat of summer can affect the length of your cycle, and it can also make bleeding heavier. You might also notice that you feel more fatigued than usual. Fortunately, there are ways to help you cope with the change in season. Here are some tips for keeping your period in line...