Toilet paper can be a great alternative to pads during an emergency. They are easily found in most hygienic public toilets like in malls, restaurants and cinemas and you always have some at your home(in case you don't, we suggest that you start keeping at least 2 rolls of them at home).
“The use of tissue paper as a sanitary pad could lead to severe health complications as infections which pass through the vagina cavity can ascend to other parts of the genital tract. “Some of these tissue papers are products of waste paper.
An absorbent layer - I used a thin but absorbent old towel (if you are wanting to make this even more absorbent then you can always add an extra towel. However I recommend trying with one as its surprisingly absorbent compared to disposables and you don't want to make it unnecessarily bulky).
Slip it under the waistband of your pants or skirt and hide it under your shirt, slide it between your boot and your ankle, or put it under a bra strap. If you have long sleeves, you can tuck a pad or tampon under the cuff or roll it up inside your sleeve.
Remove your pad, tampon, or cup before you shower.
The blood will run right down the drain. If you wore a pad, the brown or red tinged water that you see going down the drain will likely be old blood that was stuck to your pubic hairs. It's important to rinse this off.
While it is not recommended to swim with a sanitary pad in place, both tampons and menstrual cups are completely safe to use internally. Many competitive swimmers use these options when participating in practices or events on their period.
Swimming on your period with a pad is not advised. Pads are made out of absorbent material that soaks up liquids within seconds. Submerged in water like a pool, a pad will completely fill with water, leaving no room for it to absorb your menstrual fluid. Plus, it may swell up into a big soppy mess.
Unless you are wearing skin tight or semi-translucent clothing, it's unlikely that anyone will be able to see your pad. PIMP cloth pads aren't bulky like lots of conventional pads or even other reusables, so you don't have to worry about extra bulge in your pants, skirts, or shorts.
No matter how light your flow is, or even if there is no flow, bacteria can build up. Changing your pad every 3 or 4 hours (more if your period is heavy) is good hygiene and helps prevent bad odors.
What Are Pads? Pads are rectangles of absorbent material that you stick to the inside of your underwear. Some have extra material on the sides (called "wings") that fold over the edges of your underwear to better hold the pad in place and prevent leaks.
Leaking to the Back With a Pad
Improper positioning of your pad is the number one cause of your period leaking to the back. Placing your pad with the wings too far back or too far forward is a sure-fire way to ruin your favorite pair of underwear.
It is hard to define normalcy of number of pads per day. On total, one to seven normal sized pads or tampons per period are normal.
Green vaginal discharge is often a sign that you have a vaginal infection. Common culprits are a yeast infection or vaginosis, but it is also a common symptom of STDs, like trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia.
You may have tried using sanitary pads to manage urine leaks. However, these products aren't made to absorb urine. So they don't work as well for that purpose.
Can Everyone Smell When I'm on My Period?! Generally, your period won't be noticeable to others. If it is strong enough to be noticed through your pants, for example, it's more likely that you have sprung a leak than anyone can smell anything through your menstrual care device.
You may notice dark red or pink blood at different points during menstruation. Period blood color can even be black, orange, green, gray, or brown for various reasons ranging from early pregnancy to infection and more. What's typical for you may not be the same as for someone else.
Use a tampon, sponge, or cup while swimming
If you can't or don't want to use a tampon or alternative product like a sponge or menstrual cup, you have a few options. If your flow is light, you can wear absorbent swimwear or a dark-colored suit to prevent stains.
“On average, these cycles are 28 days long, but can range from 21 to 35 days.” That means that a 28-day cycle one month and a 26-day cycle the next month is probably nothing to worry about. But your period might be considered late if: It's been more than 35 days since your last period.