Using a period pad is a simple and effective way to manage menstrual flow by sticking it inside your underwear.
Applying a period pad correctly ensures comfort and prevents leaks. The main steps involve preparing the pad and placing it securely in your underwear.
Getting Started
Before applying a pad, make sure your hands are clean. Unwrap the pad from its packaging. You'll notice a sticky strip on the back of the pad, usually covered by a peel-off paper.
Basic Steps for Applying a Period Pad
Follow these steps for proper placement:
- Prepare the Pad: Remove the peel-off paper from the sticky back of the pad.
- Position in Underwear: Center the sticky side of the pad in the lower part of your underwear — the area that goes between your legs.
- Align Correctly: Be sure not to put it too far to the back or front. Proper alignment is crucial for catching flow effectively.
- Secure Wings (If Applicable): If your pad or pantiliner has wings, remove the backing (if necessary) and wrap them around the underside of your undies. Wings provide extra security by holding the pad in place and preventing side leaks.
Understanding Pad Features
- Sticky Back: This is the adhesive that keeps the pad attached to your underwear.
- Absorbent Core: The inner part of the pad designed to soak up menstrual fluid.
- Wings: Flaps on the sides of the pad that fold over the edges of your underwear for extra stability and protection.
- Top Layer: The soft surface that touches your skin.
Tips for Using Pads
- Change Regularly: Change your pad every few hours (typically 4-8 hours, depending on your flow) to maintain hygiene and prevent odor and leaks.
- Choose the Right Size/Absorbency: Pads come in various lengths and absorbencies (light, regular, heavy, overnight). Select one that matches your flow for the best protection.
- Disposal: Wrap used pads securely in toilet paper or their original wrapper before discarding them in a trash bin. Do not flush pads down the toilet.
Using a period pad is a straightforward process focused on secure placement in the appropriate part of your underwear to absorb menstrual flow comfortably.
