A Warm Bath Helps Relieve Menstrual Cramps
The Claim
Having a bath or even taking a shower during your period is unsafe.
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Many on social media think that having a bath or even taking a shower during menstruation is unsafe.
This is either because hot water stimulates bleeding, or because the water stops you from bleeding, which can have ill effects.
people usually dont shower during their periods because cramps worsen and for a lot, their period stops completely then comes back in a couple days/weeks much more intense.
— キム ⁷ (@taempress) March 27, 2020
For me i hate showering on day 1 or 2 because of my cramps so it’s on day 3 or after im done (day 4)
Misbar’s Analysis
In past decades a lot of misinformation passed around and menstruation was rarely talked about.
Misbar's team didn't find a reason not to wash your hair, take a bath, or shower during menstruation.
In fact, a nice warm bath can do a lot to relieve menstrual cramps and premenstrual tension.
Having a bath while you’re menstruating isn’t risky or dangerous.
Taking a warm bath is actually a recommended at-home treatment that can help to relieve painful menstrual periods.
Being submerged in water does not (entirely) stop you bleeding in the bath when on your period.
"Heat brings blood flow to your pelvic area, and that helps relax the muscles causing cramps in the first place," Alyssa Dweck, M.D., an ob-gyn in Westchester told Women's Health Magazine.
This is not the only common menstruation myth, thus, continuing your daily hygiene routine seems to be important during your period.
As it is safe to bathe and swim while menstruating, we rate this claim false.
