Category: Female Hygiene
-
Expert Urges Gym-Goers: Prioritize Hygiene for Healthier Workouts
As the summer season approaches, many individuals gear up to hit the gym for various fitness goals. Melanie McNeal, a sports medicine expert from the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, emphasizes the importance of maintaining good hygiene practices in shared workout spaces. She stresses that maintaining personal hygiene, such as wearing clean workout clothes…
-
Varsity Athletes’ Sleep Study Reveals Suboptimal Hygiene Practices
In a pilot study conducted by researchers at Trinity Western University in Canada, the focus was on evaluating sleep quality and behaviors in varsity athletes. Sleep hygiene practices play a crucial role in the overall health and performance of athletes. The study aimed to provide a comprehensive assessment using two validated sleep questionnaires tailored for…
-
Experts Stress Importance of Menstrual Hygiene During Monsoon
During the monsoon season, women face challenges in maintaining menstrual hygiene while commuting to work. The waterlogged streets and lack of clean washrooms make changing pads on time difficult, exposing them to health risks. Experts warn that neglecting menstrual hygiene can lead to serious health issues affecting fertility and urinary health. U BY KOTEX Maxi’s…
-
Challenges of Menstrual Hygiene Management in Ethiopia Revealed
Menstrual hygiene management is a critical aspect of adolescent girls’ health, yet it remains a significant challenge in many low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. In 2017, the World Health Organization highlighted that billions of girls and women worldwide face difficulties managing their menstruation due to factors like inadequate facilities, high costs, and lack of…
-
Expert Tips for Women’s Monsoon Menstrual Hygiene Care
As the monsoon brings relief from the summer heat, it also ushers in high humidity, posing health challenges. Women, in particular, face complexities in maintaining menstrual hygiene during this damp weather. Dr Kavyashree T S, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, shares three crucial menstrual hygiene tips for a safer monsoon. SHORDY Reusable Menstrual Cup (Small &…
-
Rural Women Grapple with Period Poverty, Hygiene Compromises
Period poverty remains a harsh reality for many rural women, who opt for cloth over pads, compromising hygiene and risking infections. In villages near Nagpur like Kavdas, Patansawangi, and Khaparkheda, women silently endure the use of old cloth for menstruation, even if free sanitary pads are available. Hesitant to switch despite facing rashes and allergies,…
-
Low Postnatal Care Utilization in Ethiopia: Factors and Solutions
Postnatal care immediately after birth is a critical component to save lives of mothers and newborns. In resource-limited settings like Ethiopia, women’s reluctance to seek care after birth remains a challenge. A recent study in northwest Ethiopia aimed to assess postnatal care utilization within 48 hours after birth and its influencing factors. The community-based cross-sectional…
-
Enhancing Maternal and Newborn Care in Rural Uganda
In Eastern Uganda, maternal and newborn health services in rural low-resource settings have been a focal point in efforts to reduce mortality rates. The “Communities in which Mothers and Newborns Thrive (COMONETH) project” was implemented from 2017 to 2020 to address barriers to accessing these crucial services. The project aimed to enhance the utilization of…
-
Experts Stress Importance of Holistic Self-Care for Well-Being
Self-care is a concept that encompasses various aspects of wellness, including mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. It is not just about indulging in leisure activities but involves practices that enhance overall health. Dr. Caroline Perjessy, a seasoned counselor and president of the Association for Humanistic Counseling, emphasizes the importance of understanding self-care beyond…
-
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025: Importance of Recognizing Irregular Periods
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 emphasizes the significance of recognizing irregular periods and their impact on fertility within the broader spectrum of menstrual health. Irregular menstrual cycles can indicate underlying health conditions like PCOS or thyroid disorders, potentially affecting a woman’s ability to conceive. SHORDY Reusable Menstrual Cup (Small & Large Size) Set of 2 with…