Each woman's menstrual flow is different. Generally speaking, the flow is larger on the first or second day of menstruation, and sanitary napkins may need to be replaced more frequently; while on the days with smaller flow, the replacement time may be appropriately extended. Under normal circumstances, it is completely normal to use 2 sanitary napkins a day, especially for women with larger menstrual flow, or in the first few days of the menstrual cycle.
It is recommended to change 100% cotton sanitary pads every 4-6 hours to ensure dryness and hygiene, and avoid discomfort or bacterial growth caused by using the same sanitary napkin for a long time. If you have a heavy flow, you may need to change it within 4 hours, while if you have a light flow, you may be able to use it all day, but most women still choose to change it at least twice. In this case, it is common to use 2 sanitary napkins a day.
When sleeping at night, it is inconvenient to change sanitary napkins for a long time, so it is recommended to choose night-use sanitary napkins. This type of sanitary napkin is usually designed to be longer and more absorbent, which can ensure dryness all night. Night-use sanitary napkins usually have a larger absorption capacity, so some women may only need to use 2 sanitary napkins during the day, and one night-use sanitary napkin is enough at night.
If you need to go out to work, exercise or be active for a long time during your period, the frequency of using sanitary napkins may need to be appropriately increased. For example, when you are out all day, you may choose to use 2 or more sanitary napkins to ensure that you stay clean and dry and avoid the accumulation of moisture in sanitary napkins for a long time.
If you feel that you use sanitary napkins too many times, you can consider choosing sanitary napkins with stronger absorption, so that you can extend the replacement time appropriately. But it should also be noted that using the same sanitary napkin for a long time is not only uncomfortable, but may also increase the risk of infection. So no matter what the situation is, it is most important to change the sanitary napkin in time.