sharifeh
Well-Known Member
Thank you!! I was waiting for this!
It's because of cramps. I avoid a bath or shower or certainly washing my hair the first 24 hours of my period. This is essential for me and many women I know. Twice I disregarded this rule, and took a shower the w/ in the first 24 hours of my period starting, and my cramps more than doubled, it was hell. The first time, I was just like f-this I want to shower. Big mistake. The second time, my period had started like 15 minutes after my shower, and I knew it was coming too. My cramps were a lot worse.
It's frustrating to wait a whole day to shower, but it's worth it. My first day is already Hell, taking a shower makes is so much worse. It definitely is due to the temperature, dark hair.
This is just me and many women in my life too. I'm sure it doesn't apply to everyone.
And I just want to clarify that I'm only talking about the first day!!!!
before ya'll think I'm some kind of nasty chick!
It's because of cramps. I avoid a bath or shower or certainly washing my hair the first 24 hours of my period. This is essential for me and many women I know. Twice I disregarded this rule, and took a shower the w/ in the first 24 hours of my period starting, and my cramps more than doubled, it was hell. The first time, I was just like f-this I want to shower. Big mistake. The second time, my period had started like 15 minutes after my shower, and I knew it was coming too. My cramps were a lot worse.
It's frustrating to wait a whole day to shower, but it's worth it. My first day is already Hell, taking a shower makes is so much worse. It definitely is due to the temperature, dark hair.
This is just me and many women in my life too. I'm sure it doesn't apply to everyone.
And I just want to clarify that I'm only talking about the first day!!!!
before ya'll think I'm some kind of nasty chick!
The reason why you aren't supposed to wash your hair, take a BATH, or walk around barefoot (on cold floors) is due to cramps. I asked my mom why, and it makes sense to me. Its something about the cold temp that makes cramps worse. To this day (and I do mean THIS day) I wear thick socks, and take showers. I do wash my hair, but I make sure to do it all quickly and sit under the dryer often.