How Often Should You Change Your Sanitary Pad? A Hygienist’s Guide.

Changing your sanitary pad at the right interval is key to maintaining hygiene and preventing infections. On average you should change your pad every 4 to 6 hours depending on your flow.

During heavy flow days you might need to change every 3 to 4 hours while on lighter days 6 to 8 hours may be okay. However leaving a pad on for too long can lead to bacterial buildup skin irritation and even urinary tract infections.

Night pads are designed to last longer but it is still recommended to change first thing in the morning. Always listen to your body and when in doubt change it out.