10 Myths About Periods

10 Myths About Periods Ø Women cannot be trusted in important positions because they become irrational in the week before and during menstruation.

Ø You can push a tampon in so far it can get lost inside you.

Ø Menstruation cleans the body of dirty blood.

Ø A woman should douche when menstruation finishes.

Ø The hymen has to be "broken" before you can use a tampon.

ØIntercourse should be avoided during menstruation as the man's penismay introduce infection or damage her fragile tissues, and the menstrual blood may damage his penis.

Ø Menstruation is weakening, so a woman should not play active sports during a period.

Ø Tampons keep "bad" blood in your body

Ø A woman should not get cold or wash her hair during menstruation as the blood may not flow out easily and this may lead to disease.

Ø You can't use a tampon until you are 17 because your vagina is too small.

- Dr Dejour