Menstration
How long does the average period last?
2-7 days, every woman is different!
True or False: You should shower every day.
Yes! You should shower every day, especially during menstruation, but washing your hair can be done less often.
Every 8-12 weeks (2-3 months)! This helps avoid split ends, hair in your face or less manageable lengths
How often should you change your bed linens?
Once a week!
How long is the average full menstrual cycle?
28 days
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
How many times a week should you use straighteners and curling irons?
Limit use to 1-2 times a week, and always remember to use heat protectant
After how many uses should you change your bath towels?
Some people change towels after every shower, which is okay, but the max amount of times before changing your towels should be after 3 uses!
How often should you change your menstrual product?
Every 3 to 6 hours during heavy flow. Every 6-8 hours is okay for light flow days. It is fine to wear the same pad/tampon overnight as long as there are no leaks
When should you apply deordorant?
After every shower and commonly before heavy exercise.
How often should you wash your hair?
How many days can you wear a bra before you should change it?
Up to 3 days is fine, as long as you aren't doing strenuous activities or sweating a lot!
How many phases are there to the mentrual cycle?
4! Menstruation, Follicular, Ovulation and Luteal
Yes or no: all clothing items should be washed after every wear
No! Socks, underwear/bras, sports clothes and everyday clothes should be washed after every wear, but jeans, sweaters and cardigans can be worn more than once.
Yes or no: You should add both shampoo and conditioner to all your hair.
No! Shampoo should be used all over while conditioner should be focused on the ends to avoid adding extra oil to your scalp
How many dryer sheets should you add to a large load of laundry?
2-3
DAILY DOUBLE!!! For 1000 points;
Name this medical emergency that is caused when a person leaves a tampon in for far too long/forgets about it and starts experiencing fever, nausea/vomiting and severe stomach pain.
TSS - toxic shock syndrome
How often should you floss your teeth?
Once a day!
Place the following steps in the correct order for applying dry shampoo:
1. Spray directly into dry root sections
2. Brush to remove excess powder
3. Shaking the canister
4. Let sit 30 secs and massage into scalp
5. Hold can 6-10 inches from head
3 5 1 4 2
True or False: Sportswear should be washed after every use?
True! Any clothes you wear doing sports/strenuous activity should be washed after every use.