All About Menstruation (PMS and Pimples and Pads, Tampons, and Liners)

Worries of a teenage girl during menstruation

During the initial years when a girl gets her periods, she is not fully prepared and does not recognize various body changes that take place. It may take a year or so to get fully used to the changes that take place in the body during menstruation. Some girls even suffer from cramps to make matters worse. Apart from cramps, there are many things that bother young girls during menstruation which are mentioned below.

Mood swings and body ache during PMS

Most women become depressed, agitated or irritated for no reason when they are about to have periods. Some women crave to eat special foods, especially comfort foods like chocolates and sweets. These feelings vary from women to women. Some women also experience severe lower body ache, headache, swollen or sore breasts and puffiness. These emotional and physical changes are known as premenstrual syndrome or PMS, and are normal during menstruation. They require no medical attention unless they become bothersome and persistent. Sometimes, eating right, exercising and resting can help alleviate these symptoms.

Pimples and spots

Many young girls seem to get spots and pimples during certain days. This is because of the hormonal changes that take place in the body before or after menstruation. This problem is often temporary and resolves itself as women get older. Only very few women get spots and pimples after they cross their teenage years. Whatever happens, remember not to burst a pimple ever, as this may leave permanent marks and blemishes on the face.

Pads, tampons or panty liners

There are many brands of products on the market which can be used during menstruation. Sanitary napkins or pads, tampons and panty liners are just three options to choose from. Panty liners can be used only on light menstruation days. Sanitary napkins are the best option as they protect from leakage the most but they can be seen through tight clothing and are not comfortable and safe during outdoor activities.

Female personal care

Most girls worry about bad odor during menstruation. Female personal care products take care of this odor. However, do not buy commercial female personal care products such as douches and deodorizers, as they harm the healthy bacteria in the vagina that facilitates the cleaning of the vagina.

Will I Lose my Virginity if I use a Tampon?

A lot of young girls are anxious about using a tampon because they think it will make them lose their virginity. Find out the truth about using tampons and their effect on virginity in the article below.

Virginity

The word virgin originates from the French word virgine, which means literally maiden or virgin. A woman who has not had sexual intercourse, whose hymen is intact, is known as a virgin. Many religious and social norms across the world perceive virginity as a pure, honest thing. Most women, however, are apprehensive about losing virginity.

Sexual intercourse

A woman will lose her virginity once she has sex for the first time. The act of losing your virginity or having your first sexual intercourse experience is considered as an important part of every woman’s life. It is like a milestone and is a major change in their life. Therefore, it is very important for every woman to lose virginity at the right time, right place and with the right person. Young girls fear that using a tampon can damage their hymen, thereby spoiling their first experience of sexual intercourse.

Tampons

Tampons are cylindrical in shape with a string attached at one end. They are made of absorbent material and are designed to be inserted in the vaginal cavity. Tampons are good to use while participating in sports or while swimming. Unlike sanitary pads, they can’t be seen through fabric. The most common worry among young girls is that tampons might get lost inside the vagina or accidentally go too far inside and break their hymen. However, this is not possible. The only thing to worry over while using a tampon should be hygiene issues, infections and not losing your virginity.

Feminine hygiene

If you wear a tampon for too long, it can result in the growth of bacteria. Girls who use super absorbent tampons are most at the risk of bacteria growth. Bacteria grow within the tampon, thereby affecting hygiene and health. Sometimes, this can lead to serious illnesses. It is important to change tampons every 3 to 4 hours to maintain a high level of hygiene. Nirena