Those 5 days of periods are full of ups and downs for every woman. Some women complain of a lot of pain, fatigue, cramps and stomach pain during this time. During this time, women need to take special care of themselves. A little carelessness during periods can make you a victim of many problems. During periods, the elders of the house often forbid bathing and washing hair. Let’s know if there is any scientific reason behind this or not?
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Is this the truth behind the claim of not bathing during periods?
It is completely a myth that one should not bathe during periods. It has nothing to do with the truth. It is completely a myth. In the olden days, there was a belief that taking too much bath during periods cools the body, due to which bleeding is excessive. For your information, let us tell you that the skin of the head and the skin of your entire body is actually waterproof, so there is no question of coolness reaching the uterus. In such a situation, you do not need to compromise with your personal hygiene.
In the olden days, bathing was prohibited due to this reason
The practice of not washing hair has been going on since ancient times. In ancient times, there were many inconveniences like there was no tap or well in the house. Women had to go to the banks of a river or pond to take bath. In such a situation, women were forbidden to go out during periods so that they do not face any physical problems because they are already going through heavy flow, so they were forbidden to wash hair and take bath during periods. Apart from this, people of earlier times also used to drink river and pond water. The blood that comes out during periods contains many bacteria which can contaminate the water of the river or pond and can harm others.
These are the benefits of taking bath during periods
According to the doctor, you can wash your hair anytime during periods. Bathing during this period does not cause any problem, rather it is even better. You avoid infection and you are less prone to bacterial problems. In fact, if you bathe with lukewarm water, the cramps are reduced and you can feel better now.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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