Have your menstrual blood seeped into the bed linen? You're tired of washing it, but no choice? Alright, worry no more, the steps in this article will help you to deal with it.
Step
Step 1. Wear menstrual-only underwear (leak-proof panties specifically for use during menstruation)
These panties are leak-proof and ensure that your clothes and bed linen will not be stained. Opt for “boxer fit” underwear for full protection.
Step 2. Know your menstrual cycle
If you have irregular menstrual cycles, observe certain times of the month when you normally have your period (early, mid, or late). If you think your period is imminent, wear pantyliners that day, but choose one that's absorbent enough for how much fluid you'll be shedding.
Step 3. Use a menstrual cup
This thing is an "internal" tampon (which is used in the body), but it does not have the element of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome), so it can be used for up to 12 hours (including at night), unlike tampons. These cups hold flow better than tampons or sanitary napkins, and have mild suction to prevent leakage.
Step 4. Put on a tampon and/or sanitary napkin
Change tampons and/or sanitary napkins before you go to bed and when you wake up in the morning. You can use a thin pantyliner or a thick sanitary napkin, according to your needs.
Step 5. Try cloth sanitary napkins, which you can get at lingerie stores or online
In fact you can even make your own sanitary napkins. These homemade sanitary napkins are not only healthier and cleaner than ready-to-use sanitary napkins, they are also more comfortable and stick to your panties, and you can attach extra pads if needed. Being comfortable with cloth pads means you can sleep more soundly, and they can stay attached securely without causing leakage.
Step 6. Take two winged sanitary napkins for the night and stick them in a pile, with one pad being placed slightly up, and the other slightly down
If necessary, use another extra sanitary napkin in the middle.
Step 7. You can also make a T shape using two pads
Put on one sanitary pad as you normally would, then place the other perpendicular to the back of your panties.
Step 8. Take a towel that is no longer used
Place the towel on your bed. When you sleep, lie down on the towel so that if there is a leak, seepage and stains will be on the towel and not your sheets. Some people call this kind of thing a menstrual towel and you can set aside one of the special towels for this, or wrap this towel around your body from the waist down to prevent leaks in the sheets and full protection until you wake up in the morning.
Step 9. Roll up a few sheets of toilet paper lengthwise and place them carefully on your buttocks
Throw away the toilet paper in the morning.
Step 10. Prepare the mattress cover (“perlak”)
This is the type of cloth that parents use when their child wets the bed. Don't be ashamed to use it, because this thing will protect your bed so that if there is a leak, seepage of blood does not contaminate the sheets or cause odors or stains.
Step 11. If the above methods don't work, buy adult diapers
Pants diapers are the best choice, but other adult diapers can also protect your sheets from leaking while sleeping at night.
Step 12. Take an extra pair of panties and use them to line the first one
Step 13. Put a sanitary napkin or pantyliner in a position that is more forward to the front of your panties and sleep on your stomach
Step 14. Sleep comfortably and spotless
Use a special cloth perlak for use during menstruation. Instead of sleeping on a towel, this menstrual-only cloth is waterproof, comfortable, and fully protects your bed by tucking it in so it doesn't shift. This kind of cloth lacquer is also available in dark red, to disguise blood stains (if any).
Tips
- Sleeping on your back is comfortable, but it can cause your pads to shift. Squeeze your legs against each other to prevent leakage.
- If you sleep on your side with your knees bent, make sure (if you wear pads) that you focus on the back. This is because the front is tighter and the back is more open, which can cause leakage if your pad is not wide enough or if you move around a lot while sleeping.
- If your menstrual blood leaks on your sheets or clothes, wash them immediately with cold water, because warm water can't remove stains completely. Soak the stained sheet or clothing in milk to help lighten or even remove the stain. This method can also be useful if you add salt to the water.
- If the problem is that you move around a lot during your sleep and this causes the sanitary napkins to shift, try wearing tight shorts. This kind of pants will tighten the panties and sanitary napkins you wear.
- Wear two pads: one on the back and one on the front.
- Try placing sanitary pads further back to help absorb blood flow to prevent leakage.
- Although there may be a leak, don't worry. Use sheets that are not used during menstruation, or buy cheap underwear or pajamas. Thus, it does not matter if there is a leak. Use these sheets and clothes only when you are menstruating.
- Wear dark underwear and dark bed linen.
- Use "maxi" sanitary napkins. This type of sanitary napkin can absorb the flow better and is more comfortable to wear.
- If you sleep on your back, make sure that the sanitary napkin is up to the back of your butt. Place the pad in the right position until the blood flow stops in the middle of the buttocks. You are also better off sleeping with your legs crossed or stacked. If you're still worried, wear old shorts and cheap underpants that are a little tight so the sanitary napkins will stick better.
Warning
- Using a tampon at bedtime is a more dangerous option, as you may not have enough time to wake up and change it in the morning. Leaving a tampon in your body for more than 8 hours increases your risk of toxic shock syndrome, and this can be life threatening.
- Menstrual blood that comes out too much blood can cause leakage at night and this may indicate certain disorders of the reproductive system/organ, such as endometriosis, menorrhagia or fibroids, which can gradually grow in size in a woman's uterus. These symptoms can also indicate that the iron level in your body is below average, so check your condition with your doctor.
