There is no reason not to wash your hair, take a bath, or shower while you’re having your period. In fact, a warm bath can help ease cramps. Menstruation is a phenomenon unique to girls. However, it has always been surrounded by taboos and myths that exclude women from many aspects of socio-cultural life. In Asian countries periods still come to young girls will a burden of myths attached to them. What to eat, wear, do and don’ts. Such taboos impact on girls’ and women’s emotional state, mentality and lifestyle and most importantly, health. The challenge, of addressing the socio-cultural taboos and myths in menstruation, further impacts girls’ knowledge levels and understandings of puberty, menstruation, and reproductive health. One of the very basic ways to combat these myths and protect women from suffering from mental and physical health problems, is to bust these myths and bring awareness.
Adult women may themselves not be aware of the biological facts or good hygienic practices, instead passing on cultural taboos and restrictions to be observed. Community based health education campaigns could prove worthwhile in achieving this task. There is also need to spread awareness among the school teachers regarding menstruation.
Such taboos about menstruation present in many societies impact on girls’ and women’s emotional state, mentality and lifestyle and most importantly, health.
You will not get sick, go blind, or lose your hair from taking a bath when you are having your period—but some of these inaccurate myths have been passed from one generation to the next.
Many women enjoy the relaxation of the hot water in a bath. It can soothe cramps and make your back feel less sore. You can add some aromatherapy oils to your bathwater to help you relax and relieve some of the edginess of your emotional state. The fluctuating hormones during your period can make you irritable or sad, and a nice hot bath during your period can do wonders for your mood.
Though it is recommended to opt for a shower instead of the a bath as laying in still water will be unsanitary for you as well as off putting. You can take a hot shower, that will not only not only help your cramping muscles but also help the flow of blood.
You can also choose to wear a tampon while in the shower or bath. Some women prefer not to wear a tampon while in the shower in order to clear their vagina, while others are uncomfortable with the blood that can leak out. Ultimately, it’s your choice whether to wear a tampon in the shower.
So basically another myth busted, you can not only take bath during your periods, and rather you must. For personal hygiene, better mental state when you are clean, and better menstrual blood flow out of your body. Don’t worry , bathing and washing yourself in no way disturb your cycle of create any medical complications.
