Period Care & Hygiene
Practical guidance on hygiene practices, changing pads/tampons safely, bathing during periods, and preventing leaks at school or work.
Book Chapters (5)
Menstrual Hygiene
Good period hygiene is simple once it becomes a habit. It's mostly about changing your product regularly, washing your hands, and keeping the outer area of your body clean, the same commonsense care you'd give to any other part of your body. - Wash your hands before and after cha...
Choosing Menstrual Products
There isn't one "right" period product, only the one that fits your body, your comfort level, and your day best. Many people use different products at different times, pads for school, a cup for swimming, and that's completely normal. _A quick side-by-side look at your main optio...
Bathing, Hair Washing & Exercise
A lot of period myths circulate about what you supposedly "can't" do during your period. Almost all of them are simply untrue. Here's what's actually fine. Showering and bathing during your period is not only safe, it's a great way to feel fresh and can even ease cramps, warm wat...
Nutrition During Periods
What you eat won't stop or start a period, but it can genuinely affect how you feel during one. A few thoughtful choices can ease bloating, fatigue, and mood swings. _A simple mental map for period-friendly eating._
Managing Pain Safely
Cramps happen because your uterus, a muscle, contracts to help shed its lining. Mild to moderate cramping is common and very manageable with simple, safe strategies. _Simple, safe ways to ease common period discomfort._
Emergency Warning Sign Notice🇮🇳 IN
If you are experiencing severe sudden pain, uncontrolled bleeding, high fever, or signs of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), please call national emergency services (112 in India / 181 Women Helpline / 14416 Tele-MANAS) or visit the nearest hospital immediately.