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We are women, but we are different. Everyone knows their body, needs and desires, and since menstruation is part of our lives and should not be a taboo subject, we, the women who represent the brand of reusable menstrual products Femi.Eko, would like to share experiences, solutions and alternatives designed to help make your period normal.
We want you to enjoy all the activities that please you, see friends, socialize, play sports, go to the beach. But menstrual cramps are the main cause of menstrual discomfort. Some people feel them severely, while for other women they are non-existent. It all depends on the body. If you belong to the category of those for whom menstrual pain is a nuisance every month, we would like to help you with some useful information and solutions. You will find them all in this article.
Everything you need to know about menstruation
The menstrual cycle can be a difficult time for many women due to menstrual cramps that can occur before or during menstruation. These pains can range from mild to severe and can significantly affect quality of life. However, you should know that you can keep them in check and enjoy life even on those days of the month.
The first period or menarche – as it is called in medical language – occurs around the age of 10. Depending on the organism, it can appear earlier or later, up to 12-13 years. It is very important to know that menstruation is a sign that you are a healthy woman in terms of your reproductive system.
When you have your period, your body goes through a series of changes that start even before the bleeding occurs. In other words, he is preparing for a possible pregnancy, because ovulation begins. If the egg is not fertilized, menstruation occurs. This process is repeated monthly and the period of elimination of menstrual blood varies from 3 to 7 days.
During menstruation, the amount of shed blood can be heavy, moderate or light. This aspect led us to create reusable menstrual panties, available in a variety of models and with different degrees of absorbency, taking into account all menstrual flows. In the online store you can find the entire selection of Femi.Eko menstrual panties, which protect you for up to 12 hours without leakage and without unpleasant smells, which gives you increased comfort and freedom of movement for all your activities.
What are the main causes of menstrual cramps?
Mild period pain and tolerable lower back pain are normal before bleeding and during the first few days of the period. They appear when the uterus contracts. Some women feel very little, if any, of these period pains, while others feel real discomfort.
Other common symptoms of menstruation
In addition to pain in the abdomen and lower back, women during menstruation can also experience other symptoms such as fatigue, bloating, diarrhea and nausea. Also, breast pain before the first day of bleeding is a symptom specific to menstruation. The intensity of these symptoms varies from woman to woman, but if you feel them strongly every month and find that you are unable to carry out your daily activities of any kind, we recommend that you contact your gynecologist for a thorough inspection.
How to maintain your intimate hygiene during the menstrual cycle
Menstruation is a very normal thing, the blood is not dirty and you should not be ashamed of your body during your period. In terms of personal hygiene, we recommend:
- to wash the private area morning and evening and preferably after toilet visits, only with water and a soap with a neutral PH.
- Do not use shower gels or perfumed intimate jellies, as you can destroy the vaginal flora.
- Using menstrual products made from 100% natural materials: menstrual panties or Femi.Eko reusable absorbents – instead of classic absorbents, a menstrual cup or a menstrual disc made by our specialists – instead of disposable tampons.
Relaxation techniques and other helpful tips to combat period pain
During her lifetime, a woman spends the equivalent of about 10 years on menstruation. Imagine that, accumulated, for a decade you will face discomfort and menstrual pain. It sounds terrible, it is! What can be done to reduce cramps, to feel protected and to restore your zest for life on those days of the month? There are solutions and alternatives that you can use to feel better during your menstrual cycle.
I have collected some recommendations to better cope with the period of the monthly cycle, in case you also "feel" menstrual pain:
- Apply warm compresses locally (on the abdomen and back). The heat will ease the pain.
- Take warm baths in the evening before bed. Cautious! Do not use hot water as it is contraindicated.
- Massage the stomach and back with light movements
- Exercise before and during your period (light jogging, walks in nature, pilates exercises)
- Try yoga. We recommend you:
→ Cobra pose (Bhujangasana): This pose stretches the abdominal muscles, which can help relieve menstrual cramps.
→ Fish pose (Matsyasana): works on the lower back and is a position that can reduce pain during the menstrual cycle.
→ Shoemaker Pose (Baddha Konasana): This pose helps open the pelvic region and can be especially helpful during menstruation.
→ Head to Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana): This pose can help relieve mild menstrual discomfort.
- Avoid eating fatty and salty food
- Replace coffee with tea
- Hydrate (drink plenty of fluids: water, tea, hot soups)
- Get enough rest
Fight menstrual pain, enjoy your favorite activities, time spent with your loved ones and all the comfort that the innovative menstrual products created by our specialists offer you. We, the Femi.Eko women, have a call: “Don't put your life on hold during your period!”
