Menstrual health tips : what every woman should know 

This article is going to Put. You. On. It’s going to give you some really good menstrual health tips, that will make your period more manageable. 

Firstly, you need to know when she’s coming, because living on edge…

Is soo not the way to go. 

So, keep track of your cycle. You can use:

• A calendar,
• Apps on your phone like the apple health app 
• Planner 

That’s the first menstrual health tip for you. 

But hold on… there’s more.

Menstrual health tips 

1 . Stay clean

• Showering, because you don’t want to smell. Period blood has a smell, so if it mixes with body odor 😫,  it gets really bad. 

• Also, change your pads, tampons or any other products you use. Wearing one pad from morning till night is diabolical. If you’re going to be outside, make sure you take extra, so you can change to new ones. Using any of this things for too long without changing can give you infections. And at some point you will start to  feel uncomfortable.

• Wash your hands before and after you change products. 

• Use panties that are breathable so air can flow down there, and reduce irritation. 

Are we still together? Yes? Okay.

2 . Food 

Eat well. Or eat what makes you happy. You can have your comfort foods, to help you feel better. 

But, your comfort chocolates, and cookies might worsen your cramps.

However, eating your:

• veggies
• proteins
• fruits
• and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids 

May help reduce the cramps. 

Even dark chocolate can be good, because of its magnesium content.

Some girls find it easier to deal with cramps when they eat those “don’t eat” foods. Others, eat them regardless of the pain, because, well, they still get cramps, sugary  foods or not. 

Every girl is different, what matters is that you do what works for YOU. 

But, from a health point of view, eating a balanced diet, can relieve your cramps.

3 . Dealing with cramps.

Things like:

• Heat therapy
• Low-impact exercise 
• Over-the counter pain relievers 
• Relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing 

Can help reduce the cramps. 

Also things like:

• Watching your favorite shows or movies 
• Reading a book you like 
• Drawing or coloring something 
• Hanging out with your people 

May help, if you have mood swings, cramps, and headaches. 

4 . Bloating. Uh, it sucks. 

You can help yourself by staying hydrated, but don’t drink too much water or rush, sips are okay too. 

These things can also help with bloating:

• Eating balanced meals 
• Staying away from salty foods 
• Eating foods like asparagus or celery 
• Not drinking soda or sugary drinks 

5 . Rest

Please rest. Don’t feel bad, if you feel better when you lie in bed all day. You need to rest, and relax. Talk to your parents, in case you have chores to do, so they let you rest. 

Oh, and your resting time can look different. It could be:

• Sleeping
• Watching TV
• Calling your girls on the phone
• Talking to your bae
• Hanging out with your siblings 

Or just staring at the ceiling. You do whatever feels best for you. 

Other Menstrual Health Tips 

Not everyone is in high school, some of you have jobs you need to show up to every week. So, how do you manage to get by?

Start practicing period care early, because it might make your menstrual period bearable. For example, stop taking sugar or other sweet snacks at least a week before. 

Because the less sugar you have in your body, the better. 

You can ask for a break, but it depends on:

• Your type of work 
• The boss you have 
• Colleagues 

Some people might think you’re being dramatic, cause it’s “just period”. 

So, keep this in mind. 

Grab pain relievers that work best for you and make sure you have them in stock. If you’re low, buy new ones soon. 

Another menstrual tip some girls swear by is taking meds a day or two before their period starts. 

Saying that it goes for the pain before the pain COMES FOR you. 

This might work, especially if you have really painful cramps. 

Studies also suggest that taking NSAIDS medication like ibuprofen just before you get your period can keep the pain from getting worse. 

So, you might want to try it out. 

• Or you could try taking some pain relievers the moment you see blood or feel it coming.  

Menstrual health tips: About your cycle 

We talked about tracking your cycle earlier. The reason you should is because it can:

• Prevent things like getting stained in public
• Help you start buying things you need 
• Note symptoms or changes in your body 

Your period flow is also something you need to understand. You need to know if you have a heavy flow or light flow. This is something tracking helps you with too. 

When you understand your flow, you’ll know how to choose the right sanitary products to buy.

• And manage your symptoms too. 

Also, study how your period is. It’s normal to feel pain, but if it’s too severe or your period is irregular, you might need to see a doctor. 

If you notice things like 

• Heavy bleeding
• Severe cramps 
• Missed periods (and you’re not pregnant)

Go see a doctor fast. You need to know what could be wrong. Don’t ignore or think “it’ll pass”, get medical advice quickly.