Changing your Sanitary Pad
It is suggested that when using a sanitary pad, you should change your sanitary pad every 4 to 6 hours. This time frame is suggested whether you are bleeding heavily or barely any at all. Changing your pad every 4 to 6 hours is important to prevent unwanted leakage, bacteria overgrowth, skin irritation, and odor. The vaginal area sweats and grows bacteria just like any other place on your body. During your period bacteria can overgrow quickly and using a sanitary pad cause bacteria to be trapped. Changing your pad frequently can help prevent bacteria from overgrowing reducing infections, odor, and skin irritation in your intimate area. Though it suggested changing your sanitary pad every 4 to 6 hours some women may need to change their sanitary pad more often. Reasons you may need to change your sanitary pad more often than usual: · Heavy Flow: Some women have heavier flows that may make them change their sanitary pads more often through...