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Changing your Sanitary Pad

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  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...

How to use Sanitary Pad

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  Menstruation is a time vulnerable for menstruating females and there is a lot to learn about menstrual health and hygiene. If you are new to the menstrual world, you may not know how to properly use a sanitary pad. Here are the steps to using a sanitary pad: 1.  Choose you pad: Allay offers eco-friendly sanitary pads, naturally encapsulated with hemp seed oil. We offer three different size pads that vary according to how light or heavy your flow may be. Select the right size that works best for you. 2.  Wash your hands: Sanitation is the most important step. Ensuring that you have cleans before changing your pad is important as you will be in close contact to the most sensitive and absorbent skin on your body. You want to avoid the spread of any germs or bacteria. 3.  Prepare: Clean your vulva area of any blood with toilet paper or wet wipes. Place your underwear around your knees so you can see where you are placing your pad. 4.  Open Pad: Remove the pad from...