âDo you meet on your period/whatâs your period hygiene ritual?â
No. When I first joined the bowl I was irresponsible and accidentally planned a few dates while I was on my cycle. To avoid this download a period tracker or mark a calendar to help you estimate your period and plan meetings accordingly.
*to still pass go and collect bank. I drank a mix of vinegar, lemon juice, and water. At regular intervals throughout the day and the entire way to my meet (using gum to mask the scent).
Change your pad/tampon/cup etc every 1-2 hours. Some people and companies recommend every 2-3 or 3-4. If you have a heavy flow or prefer to not walk around smelling like Posideon, stick to 1-2. *note depending on your flow 1-2 hours may not even be fast enough (espically if coughing and sneezing a lot).
Carry wipes, preferably non-scented and flushable and alcohol free. Utilize wipes instead of tissue. Also you can use both (for more heavy flows) initially tissue and then wipes.
Drink warm water and avoid greasy foods.
Try to remain active (this helps lighten your flow). Also since your metabolism speeds up during your period, being active may help you shed a few pounds.
If anyone had tips of their own to recommend feel free to reblog or comment.
*even if you feel you donât need to change your pad/tampon/cup etc, try to take a bathroom break to freshen up with the wipes.