Come Clean with your Period
That time of the Month. Aunt Flo. Visitor. On the rag.
Whatever term you use to describe your menstrual cycle, it all has to do with being discrete about it. Asian society, in particular, views it as a taboo; talking about one's menstrual cycle to someone, anyone, is strictly a no-no.
Well, sanitary care brand Whisper has started a campaign to encourage women to do just the opposite – to talk about their periods, in a positive manner.
A study conducted in Europe found that the way women talk about their periods may have an impact and that positive talk can actually help. Closer to home, a focus group reveals that many Malaysian women are eager to learn how to achieve happier periods.
Hoping to shift perceptions and mindsets about coming clean about their menstrual cycle, Whisper recently conducted the very first live discussion on the topic in question.
"This live discussion is just one part of Whisper's commitment to promote period positivity. It is Whisper's priority to give Malaysian women unrivalled confidence while letting them feel as clean as they would after a lovely bath," said Lizzie Yeoh, associate media manager, Asean, of P&G Malaysia.
The beautiful celebrities sharing their personal experiences during the Live Forum.
Back row L-R:
Nicole Tan, Rina Omar, Sharmini Hensen
Front row L-R:
Sarah Lian, Dawn Jeremiah, Lizzie Yeoh and Suhaili Micheline
The event, held at SEGI College, brought together five young Malaysian women who spoke about their periods.
Sharing "intimate" details at the forum were bubbly life coach Sharmini Hansen, celebrated blogger Nicole Tan, sexy TV host Sarah Lian, and two exciting new faces from the local entertainment scene – Dawn Jeremiah and Suhaili Micheline. The discussion was moderated by Rina Omar, host of the 8TV Quickie show.
Like these empowered women, you too can have a happy period. Here are some guidelines:
Sources
1) Always PR Toolkit – advise from psychologist & tips from survey respondents
2) www.always.com (Dr Iris columns and shared suggestions)
3) www.beinggirl.com (Dr Iris advise and tips)
Whatever term you use to describe your menstrual cycle, it all has to do with being discrete about it. Asian society, in particular, views it as a taboo; talking about one's menstrual cycle to someone, anyone, is strictly a no-no.
Well, sanitary care brand Whisper has started a campaign to encourage women to do just the opposite – to talk about their periods, in a positive manner.
A study conducted in Europe found that the way women talk about their periods may have an impact and that positive talk can actually help. Closer to home, a focus group reveals that many Malaysian women are eager to learn how to achieve happier periods.
Hoping to shift perceptions and mindsets about coming clean about their menstrual cycle, Whisper recently conducted the very first live discussion on the topic in question.
"This live discussion is just one part of Whisper's commitment to promote period positivity. It is Whisper's priority to give Malaysian women unrivalled confidence while letting them feel as clean as they would after a lovely bath," said Lizzie Yeoh, associate media manager, Asean, of P&G Malaysia.
The beautiful celebrities sharing their personal experiences during the Live Forum.
Back row L-R:
Nicole Tan, Rina Omar, Sharmini Hensen
Front row L-R:
Sarah Lian, Dawn Jeremiah, Lizzie Yeoh and Suhaili Micheline
The event, held at SEGI College, brought together five young Malaysian women who spoke about their periods.
Sharing "intimate" details at the forum were bubbly life coach Sharmini Hansen, celebrated blogger Nicole Tan, sexy TV host Sarah Lian, and two exciting new faces from the local entertainment scene – Dawn Jeremiah and Suhaili Micheline. The discussion was moderated by Rina Omar, host of the 8TV Quickie show.
Like these empowered women, you too can have a happy period. Here are some guidelines:
- It's good to talk How we talk about periods can have a notable affect on how we experience them. Whisper's research with women from around the world shows that women who talk about what they're going through with their girlfriends or family, tend to have the happiest periods, as opposed to those who don't talk about it at all, making it a negative element in their life.
- The power of Positive thinking During periods, women's sensibilities are heightened. A more positive outlook would influence women's self-perception and could even affect some of the physical symptoms – after all, we trigger many bodily processes through our thoughts. It may not make cramps, for example, disappear but your discomfort could be minimised.
- Stay clean Choosing the right sanitary product is crucial for you to feel confident, secure and comfortable while living your life to the fullest.
- Get enough sleep Your monthly period is your body's way of "detoxing" every month - no wonder you feel tired and achy all the time! Getting enough rest and sleep are integral parts of helping yourself rejuvenate during that time.
- Celebrate your femininity While monthly periods are an uncomfortable and inconvenient time for most women, they definitely are nothing to be ashamed or feeling ‘dirty' about. In fact, Its nature of letting you know that your body is healthy and capable of bearing a child in the future, which is something to be proud of.
- Indulge Yourself This is the one time of the month where you can celebrate being a woman and give yourself a break! Take a long bubble bath, have a chick flick marathon, indulge in as much chocolate as you want, get your nails done, or go shopping with the girls - whatever it is, you deserve it!
- Work it out! Believe it or not, many women feel that mild exercise helps relieve menstrual pain, whether it's a walk, a gentle work out at the gym, or a calming session of light yoga. Though you may not feel like doing it, light exercise helps to relieve tension in your body by increasing blood flow, which helps cramps melt away.
- Sweet relief Lots of women find that a nice, warm bath helps relieve physical and emotional tension that comes with their monthly period. Alternatively, place a hot water bottle on your abdomen to soothe and comfort. To ease cramps, many women find that a heated back massager on both the lower back and stomach works wonders.
- Eat right & Hydrate Many women feel that drinking water will make them feel more bloated than they already do during their period. As a matter of fact, the more water you drink, the more likely your body will be to eliminate it. Make a point of drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day. You should also refrain from those salty snacks you love to eat. Salt (sodium) helps retain fluids, so avoid salty foods, as well as reduce sugar and caffeine intake. Adding certain foods to your diet, such as complex carbohydrates like whole grains, beans, fresh fruits, and vegetables, also might be beneficial.
Sources
1) Always PR Toolkit – advise from psychologist & tips from survey respondents
2) www.always.com (Dr Iris columns and shared suggestions)
3) www.beinggirl.com (Dr Iris advise and tips)
