Your Period-- Handling Leaking and Other Common Emergencies Related Links Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps Home Remedies for Acne Natural Masks for Acne December 2009, Updated August 2, 2011 By Amanda Gillespie, Contributing Columnist You have your period and you're invited to a swimming party? Or , what do you do when you're staying over at a friend's house and you have your period? How do you prevent leaks? The Swimming Party You don't have to swim. Just explain that you aren't feeling great and just hang out by the pool in your suit. To handle your period, it's best to use a tampon if you're wearing a swimsuit. If you are not, use thick, sanitary pads. Double layer the pads, so they go all the way up the back of your panties and all the way up the front. Use the napkins with flaps (wings). If you are accustomed to using tampons, wear one as well as use the napkin. Staying Overnight The trick is to change your napkin (dispose in a plastic bag, use a grocery bag for example, and tie the top) a lot and especially right before you go to sleep. Then in the bed, place a thick bath towel over the sheets. That way, if you leak, it hits the sheets first. Bring a towel form home if you can. Controlling Odor In Europe, the bidet is a girl's best friend. You just sit there, get a wonderful spray and it keeps you fresh every day. In America, bidets are rare in bathrooms. To stay fresh, you have to douche. Use a commercial douche or use a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of vinegar. Vinegar neutralizes smells, which is the reason women have used it to stay fresh for centuries. To douche, you must get the water into your vagina and let the water rinse out your vagina. Easy if you have a commercial applicator. Staying dry also helps, so use baby powder to keep your upper thighs and outer vaginal area dry. Finally, you can make your period easier by exercising, especially during the 7 days before your period. Also, eat plenty of dark green vegetables and drink 8 glasses of water to keep your flow steadier. Finally, take a multi-vitamin with iron and folate. Why Do Women Tend to Have Their Periods At The Same Time? Women and all female mammals tend to "cycle together". But it takes living in close proximity, not just occasionally being around someone. Researchers believe the phenomenon is caused by chemical compounds called pheromones that communicate signals to other animals in a pack. You may notice that you and your college roommates or you and your sister start to cycle together. Sign Up Now--it's free, fast and easy |
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