TikTok Video Sparks Debate: Does Period Blood Increase Infection Risk?

Port Harcourt, Nigeria – A TikTok video by Feminine hygiene brand | PH📍 (@the_coochiefairy) has sparked discussion about the link between menstrual blood and vaginal infections. The video, which has garnered 473 views and 55 likes, claims that alkaline period blood disrupts the vagina's natural pH balance, increasing infection risk. The author promotes a product line as a solution. While the video raises a valid health concern, medical experts should be consulted to verify the claims and provide accurate information to women. "The clean girl kit is very essential for every lady," states the author in the video description. Further research is needed to determine the validity of the claims presented in the video, ensuring women have access to accurate and reliable information about feminine hygiene.