This week we are diving into Menstrual Hygiene from ways to keep yourself as healthy as possible during your period. To learn some valuable takeaways such as Toxic Shock Syndrome Menstrual Hygiene Day, and Period Sex. Then we will talk about all the different types of period products, how to use them, and when to change them. In this episode, I hope to give you so much information for any possible questions you might have when starting your period!
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Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, May 26). Menstrual hygiene. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/hygiene/personal-hygiene/menstrual.html
Choosing period products. NHS inform. (1BC, November 30). https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-health/girls-and-young-women-puberty-to-around-25/periods-and-menstrual-health/choosing-period-products/
Period products: The good, the bad, and the ugly - UT health Austin. The University of Texas at Austin: UT Health Austin. (2019, March 20). https://uthealthaustin.org/blog/period-products
Period Products. Family Planning New Zealand. (n.d.). https://www.familyplanning.org.nz/advice/periods/period-products
Period products: What are the options?. IPPF. (2022, September 5). https://www.ippf.org/blogs/period-products-what-are-options
Thomas, Dr. L. (2022, August 3). Putting a stop to period stigma. News. https://www.news-medical.net/health/Putting-a-Stop-to-Period-Stigma.aspx
Period sex: Breaking the taboo. IPPF. (2022b, May 27). https://www.ippf.org/blogs/period-sex
Further Reading:
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/applewomenshealthstudy/updates/menstrualhygieneproducts/
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=obgyn_facpub
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2784630/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/period-equity-what-is-it-why-does-it-matter-202106012473
https://womensvoices.org/menstrual-care-products/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9876534/
Products that I talk about in the Episode:
Reusable Tampon Applicator
The June Cup
Rael - Holistic Cycle Care
Somedays - Natural Period Pain Relief
Crone by Design Metaphysical Boutique - Natural Feminine Care
https://www.cronebydesign.com/metaphysical-boutique-shop/essential-oil-blends
Toxic Shock: Social History by Sharra Vostrol
Sunny Period | Menstrual Cup Applicator
