6. You Shouldn’t Bathe While Menstruating

We’ve started with funny, switched to plain weird, covered the dangerous and now it’s time for gross! There actually is an old wives myth that advises you not to bathe during your period. Some even say it’s not okay to wash your hair either! Whoa!

But there is a good explanation for this weird misunderstanding. Spending a long time soaked in water during your period is definitely not a good thing, as it may increase the risk of infections and even cause a stronger flow. And well…people didn’t exactly have showers or bidets back in the day, thus the weird, totally gross conviction. You can take a shower as many times as you want and the same can be said for washing hair!