An exciting decade begins
Soon after the threshold of 20 years of age, one of the most exciting decades of your life begins. A decade of great changes and discoveries.
As far as your body is concerned, menstruation has now stabilized and, at least for most women, the cycle has a duration of 28-30 days, while your period lasts for an average of 4-5 days. At the same time, your sex life progresses, because now your sexuality is at its peak.
During this phase it is very important to remember that a careful and responsible behaviour, in terms of physical health, will work, in both short and long term, as a protective shield. Some simple, yet important tips will help you avoid inflammations and vaginitis, diseases that occur very often at these ages:
• Regular personal hygiene
• Responsible sexual intercourses (using a condom)
• Take care of your health (mental and physical) in order to maintain a strong immune system
• Choose the right clothes (e.g. avoid tight clothes during your period)
• Chose underwear made of natural, skin friendly materials, such as cotton
• Ensure the good hygiene of the intimate area (daily shower and cleansing of the intimate area with a specially designed product that maintains the natural pH)
• Change your hygienic pads (napkins / pantyliners) regularly, especially during your period
Of course you should not forget the preventive gynaecological check , which should be done regularly, according to you gynaecologist’s instructions.
In collaboration with Dr Olga. E. Bikou, Obstetrician-Surgeon-Gynaecologist
