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What to do as teenage girl to keep clean, healthy

In keeping clean, hygienic and healthy as a girl, you need to observe these few things. They will help you to feel good and confident. Deal with your period

If you are trying to figure out how to deal with cramps during your period, or maybe you just got your period for the first time, coping with it can be easier if you are well prepared and have a hygienic plan.

Change your feminine hygiene product at least every 4 to 8 hours, and more frequently for heavy flow. On average, you probably need to use 3 to 6 pads or tampons per day. For heavier flow and at night, use longer, heavier pads with wings (side protectors) to prevent spilling

Shower regularly

Keep track of when your period is coming and be prepared with pads and tampons. An average cycle is 28 days, but this varies a lot. Keep a calendar to track the length of yours. If you have bleeding that lasts longer than 10 days, severe pain that interferes with your daily life, or an irregular cycle, see your doctor.

Visit your health care provider regularly

It is important to see your doctor at least every year while you are growing and developing. They will do physical exams and ask you questions about your health.

It is a great opportunity to ask any personal question you have about your body.

See your gynecologist yearly

Experts said it is good you visit the gynecologist for the first time between ages 13 and 15, or whenever you start being sexually active. They will do a physical exam of your body and ask you questions about your body and behaviours.

Stay mentally healthy

This means having a positive attitude. It is usually said that if you know you are healthy you will feel good about yourself. Your personal health and habits are for you and your wellbeing, not for anyone else. Do not get dragged down or caught up in the opinions of others. So be positive and believe in yourself.

Have and think positive thoughts. What you tell yourself in your head can really affect how you feel and perceive the world around you. If you make a mistake, think, “I’m human,” instead of, “I’m such a loser.” Don’t compare yourself to others. That can get you down and then you won’t remember everything that makes you amazing. Source: http://www.wikihow.com

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2023-05-30T07:00:00.0000000Z

2023-05-30T07:00:00.0000000Z

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