If the inventions for the degree of their importance for humanity could be estimated, then the female strips would obviously get five plus. And this is not surprising, because only with the advent of these hygiene supplies, the fair sex representatives finally felt protected even in these not very simple days for themselves.
What used to be used instead of gaskets - cotton wool wrapped in a layer of gauze, tissue napkins - was not a reliable protection against leakage, and therefore women during the months had to adhere to a lot of restrictions: do not walk in white or tight clothes, do not engage in physical education , exclude active recreation. And what was the cost of carrying around everywhere a first aid kit of gauze and cotton wool "just in case"? The possibility of using gaskets saved women from many problems and allowed them to make "critical days" not so critical.
What is a gasket?
The liner is an absorbent strip of tissue covered with a special material on top and bottom preventing the flow of menstrual flow. Previously, the absorbent layer was made from fluff pulp, but now it was replaced by a thinner material. The top of the gasket is covered with a special porous layer, which, passing the liquid inward, prevents its exit outward. On the bottom of the gasket, there is a layer of adhesive, with which it is attached to the underwear.
How to use gaskets?
In fact, the question "How to use women's pads?" Does not cause confusion even for the youngest girls who first encountered the need to use this hygiene product. However, just in case, we will remind you that: gaskets come with wings and without them. The first option is more preferable, since it protects the edges of the laundry from the appearance of stains, in addition, the wings more securely attach the gasket to the panties and reduce the likelihood of its displacement during walking. If you have abundant secretions, it is better to choose the gaskets with wings, because they have greater absorbency. The absorbency of the gasket is determined by the number of droplets. Two drops - for scanty excretions, such are suitable for the first days of menstruation, three to four drops - for mild, four to five droplets - for strong excretions. Therefore, in order to be able to correctly and rationally use gaskets, it is necessary to initially determine the abundance of secretions. How to do it? If you notice that you have to change the gasket about once an hour or more - you need to take a variant with a lot of "droplets". For the night time of the day you should use special "night" gaskets, which, unlike the usual ones, are longer and broader. If there are no such in the store, you can simply choose the option with a lot of drops.
What do I do wrong or how to use gaskets properly?
- Sometimes I feel an unpleasant smell. When the blood comes in contact with air, an unpleasant odor can sometimes occur. To avoid this, it is necessary to change the gaskets at least every three to four hours.
- The linen is getting dirty. Check if you securely fastened the liner on the laundry. Sometimes it is shifted or bent, which leads to leaking.
- After using the gasket, irritation occurs. Try to change them more often or choose pads with a surface "soft".
What can I use instead of the gasket?
It also happens that "these days" start unexpectedly, and there are no necessary hygiene items at hand. What to do in this case? Many girls ask whether it is possible to use daily gaskets, if ordinary are temporarily absent. The answer is - it is possible, but they are suitable only for the first and last days, when the allocation is not very abundant. For the rest of the time, use gauze or a soft cloth.