MENSTRUAL HYGIENE OUTREACH FREE PADS SHARED

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY OUTREACH ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AND SEX EDUCATION

• MENSTRUAL HYGIENE ; This is any hygiene observed during the period of menstrual flow to avoid infection, infertility and cancer.

• Hygiene is any practice done in order to prevent illness and live a healthy living.

• During the outreach, l lectured on the topics above , after the sensitization free santitary pads were distributed. From the community we proceeded to a Girls school at umutu Olokoro Umuahia South Abia state. St Theresa Girls school Olokoro Umuahia Abia state.

• On getting to the community which was our Target at the time scheduled for the meeting, my team members noticed there was no sign of teenagers coming to be part of the lecture. Before we started the woman leader pleaded she needed my support to help her create more awareness , I was actually was the youngest in the team. I assisted her went to their houses spoke to them about the need for the sensitization.

• At 1:30pm on the dot we kicked off the lectures. I handled the first lecture.

• HOW TO DO HYGIENE DURING MENSTRUATION;

• Proper bath twice a day during this time. Preferred warm water , hot water makes you feel dizzy . Avoid using soap in the vagina because some chemicals used in making the soap that may not be properly washed out can settle in the vagina and have after effects.

• Change sanitary pads/napkins between seven to eight hours, during the menstrual flow not only blood flows out but some tissues, blood and bacteria. Some of the bacteria survive in warmth condition, if the pad exceed the required hours there's every tendency the bacteria will survive,grow and cause infection that can lead to infertility.

• Avoid much intake of antibiotics during this period,it can cause much over flow.

• Engage in yoga exercise during this period, it helps to reduce menstrual cramps and ensures easy flow.

• Eat healthy foods; rich in proteins , carbohydrates and enough vegetables. Dairy products helps a lot.

• Avoid too much lying down engage in activities and enjoy your day.

I Summarized with effects of premarital sex especially as teenagers;

• Unwanted pregnancy
• Sexual transmitted infections
• Regrets
• Feeling Guilty
• Damage of womb
• Loose of focus from goals and visions
• Poverty
• Increase child mortality rate
• Death of teenagers at child's birth or during abortion.
• Another lecturer took over from me and spoke on the spiritual effects of it, " marriage is honorable in all and the bed unverified.

• The girls were really excited during the lectures and when we shared the sanitary pads.

• I was actually fulfilled because I fulfilled my purpose by making life impacts especially to teenagers from my city smiles.
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