Hygiene and Health
What causes body odor and how can you manage it?
Sweat and bacteria cause body odor. Shower regularly, wear clean clothing and apply deodorant or antiperspirant to reduce body odor.
Name two types of period products
Pads, tampons, menstrual cups, menstrual underwear
How long will a period usually last each month?
3-7 days, average is 5 days
True or false. You should not swim, exercise or take a bath when having your period.
False. Having your period should not limit your activities. Exercise and taking a warm bath can help reduce period cramps. You can swim while having your period if you use the correct period products.
How often should you change your pad or tampon?
Every 3-4 hours for pads and every 4-6 hours for tampons
What are some things I can do to help myself if I have period cramps?
Take a hot bath, use a heating pad, over the counter medicine, exercise, rest
True of false. Not changing your tampon often enough can be dangerous?
True. Toxic Shock Syndrome is a rare but serious illness which can be caused by using a tampon that is too high in absorbency or leaving a tampon in for too long. Symptoms include a high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and headache. Choosing the lowest absorbency tampon, washing your hands before and after inserting a tampon and changing your tampon every 4-6 hours can minimize the risk of TSS.
Which period products can be used while swimming?
Tampons and menstrual cups
What is one tool I can use to track when my period may occur?
Calendar or period tracking app
What is PMS?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is both physical and emotional changes that can occur right before you start your period.
What is a period kit and what should I put in it?
A period kit is a small bag or pouch which contains period products. Period kits help you be prepared in case you period starts unexpectedly or while you are away from home. Period kits can contain pads, tampons, wipes, a change of underwear, spare pants or leggings.
How many days is a menstrual cycle?
28 Days
What are some symptoms of PMS and how can I manage them?
Some symptoms of PMS include: feeling bloated, a changing appetite, breast tenderness, abdominal cramps, nausea, acne, mood changes and headaches.
Get enough rest, at least 8 hours a night. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Eat a healthy diet, limit salt intake a few days before your period.
What should I do if I get my period at school and I don't have any period products?
Take a deep breath. You can use rolled toilet paper to create a pad or ask a trusted friend, teacher or school nurse for period products. If you have visible blood stains wrap a jacket or sweat shirt around your waist until you are able to get a change of clothing.
How much blood is shed during a period?
4-12 teaspoons or 2-4 tablespoons