Physique care suggestions for ladies with autism – CHOC

Why do I have to care for my physique?

Medically reviewed by: Dr. Lauren Sofa, pediatric psychologist at CHOC

Studying methods to care for your physique is a part of rising up. As you become older, your physique will change as you go from being a woman to a girl. That is referred to as puberty.

Throughout puberty, you’ll get:

• Oily pores and skin and hair
• Hair that grows below your arms, in your legs, and in your personal space (the a part of your physique that’s lined by underwear)
• Sweat that smells pungent, particularly below your arms
• Breasts
• Your interval, additionally referred to as menstruation. That is when blood comes out of your vagina, however you aren’t sick or damage.

These modifications will occur slowly. You’ll have to be taught new routines to maintain your self clear and wholesome.

5 Physique care suggestions for ladies with autism

To odor contemporary and clear, you must:

• Placed on clear underwear and garments each day
• Wash your palms and face each day with cleaning soap and water. Use a towel to dry off. 
• Take a bathe or bathtub by your self. Once you take a bathe or bathtub, you may wash all of your physique elements and your hair.
• Use deodorant each day. It will make your underarms much less sweaty and pungent.
• Brush your enamel at the least twice a day and floss each day. It will assist stop dangerous breath and cavities.

What about shaving?

Some ladies shave the hair that grows below their arms and on their legs. If you wish to shave it, ask a father or mother or different trusted grownup methods to use a razor. In the event you don’t wish to shave, that’s OK too.

It could take time to get used to the way it feels to shave. Electrical razors are noisy and would possibly tickle a little bit. Different razors are sharp and may minimize you in case you are not cautious. Watch out when utilizing a razor.

What about carrying a bra?

When you’ve got breasts, a bra is a good suggestion. Bras help the breasts. Some ladies really feel extra comfy carrying a bra, particularly when working or leaping round. In the event you’ve by no means worn a bra earlier than, it’d really feel uncomfortable at first. With a little bit time, you must get used to it.

Ask your mother or one other trusted grownup that can assist you store for a bra. There are many totally different sorts of bras. Search for a mushy bra with out seams, tags, or itchy lace. Attempt totally different ones till you discover a bra that’s best for you.

What occurs when my interval comes?

Once you get your interval, you will note blood in your underwear, on bathroom paper, or in the bathroom bowl. Your interval will come about as soon as a month. It often lasts about 3 to 7 days. Mark your calendar every month whenever you get your interval. This manner, you’ll know when to anticipate it subsequent month.

When you’ve got your interval, you might want to put on a particular pad in your underwear to catch the blood. Your mom or different trusted grownup will educate you methods to use one.

There are a lot of sorts of pads. You possibly can select those which can be most comfy so that you can put on.

How do I put on pads?

To placed on a brand new pad, peel the paper off the again of the brand new pad. Place the sticky aspect of the pad in your underwear. Be sure it stays in place. Change your pad about each 4 hours or sooner if it smells or is stuffed with blood.

To alter your pad, pull off the outdated one. Roll it up in bathroom paper and throw it away within the lavatory trash can. Change your underwear whether it is soiled. Then, put a brand new pad in your underwear.

This appears like quite a bit to be taught! How can I keep in mind?

Having a brand new day by day routine could take some getting used to. Listed below are some enjoyable methods to recollect what to do:

• Make a schedule so you realize when to scrub your face, brush your enamel, or take a bathe.
• Use an image chart or checklist that tells the steps for placing on and taking off pads.
• Quantity provides you utilize — like cleaning soap, shampoo, and deodorant — so you realize what to make use of first and what comes subsequent.

Be ready!

Be ready every day by making particular kits with all of the provides you want for caring for your self. Ask your mother or dad that can assist you put your kits collectively.

You would possibly make one package in your morning routine that has cleaning soap, moisturizer, a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, and a brush and different gadgets in your hair. You can also make one other package for when you’ve got your interval that has pads, wipes, and clear underwear.

In the event you don’t just like the odor or the texture of a number of the provides, you may return to the shop to purchase one thing totally different. You’ve many decisions. Choose no matter is finest for you.

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