Choosing the right pad for your flow is sometimes a challenge for a lot of women which is why feminine hygiene product manufacturers Kotex, has put together a \u2018pad guide\u2019 to help with pad types, absorbency and sizes available.<\/p>\n
All women are different and thus no woman experiences their period the same as the other and because of this, it is important for women to listen to their bodies and take note of their flows.<\/p>
For example, some women say that the first day of their period consists of light spotting but then the next day it is very heavy, while for others the first day might be the heaviest and some women find that their flow increases while they\u2019re asleep.<\/p>\n
All of these elements have an effect on choosing the type of pad or tampon that best suits you.<\/p>
Pad guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n When keeping track of your period, describe your flow in one of three ways: light, medium and heavy. You can also determine your flow by how fast you need to change your product.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ultra-thin pads:<\/strong> They are suitable for a medium flow, protect against leakage and are a perfect fit for your body.<\/p>\n They come in normal and super sizes; normal-size for regular flow and super size for heavier days.<\/p>\n \u2022 Maxi pads:<\/strong> These are practical pads, useful for the busy woman who is always on the move.<\/p>\n They are thicker, designed for a heavy flow and they are the longest and widest pad\u2019s offering back and side leakage.<\/p>\n Available in normal and super sizes.<\/p>\n \u2022 Panty liners:<\/strong> It is common for women to experience discharge during the day and panty liners are a great way to keep fresh and clean daily.<\/p>\n They are ultra-thin, designed to be discreet and compatible with all types of underwear.<\/p>\n \u2022 Tampons:<\/strong> Similar to pads, choose mini-sized tampons for a light flow, normal-sized for medium flow and super-sized for a heavy flow.<\/p>\n For more information visit www.kotex.co.za <\/a>and log into ‘Ask Sister Burgie’.<\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/p>\n Education on a healthy pregnancy needed<\/a><\/p>\n Stem cell therapy and storage a new healthcare revolution<\/a><\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n