Tatlong Yugto, Tatlong Babae: NaFlora Feminine Wash Women Empowerment Advocacy

March is Women’s Month, and I took part in the celebration of this important occasion by attending a theater play for the Women Empowerment advocacy of NaFlora Feminine Wash and Think+Talk Creative Communications, Inc., entitled “Tatlong Yugto, Tatlong Babae.”

It is ADP Pharma’s way of celebrating and honoring women in society, as well as recognizing the uniqueness of every woman.

The monologue tells the story of a woman’s journey, three women belonging to different age brackets as they share their dreams and how they plan to achieve them. I have to say that the story is both universal and culturally grounded.

One story is about a teenager trapped in a bathroom, which gives her the opportunity to confront her teen angst.

Another is about a “cougar” who has grown tired of her dance instructor and how she comes to terms with the possibility of finding new happiness.

The third story is somewhat similar to my current situation, which is why I can relate to it very much.

I found myself silently crying while watching the first story. Whew, story of my life.

I didn’t have the courage to let the tears flow freely during the entire play, though (I was biting my tongue, haha!). Flashbacks of my younger years came rushing back, especially around the realizations of becoming a parent.

It was quite difficult for me, actually.

Maybe now I can say with certainty that raising a child, for any parent, isn’t the glamorous task it’s often made out to be.

Maybe I’m doing everything wrong… maybe not.

I always had an idea of what I wanted to be when I grew up, but God somehow tweaked it along the way or maybe He really just had other plans for me.

I knew I wanted to work in the field of science and search for a cure for cancer, but my life took a 180-degree turn.

There were regrets, yes, but I did enjoy taking care of my three babies. Still, I often found myself feeling unfulfilled from time to time.

After watching the play, I realized even more that standing up and chasing your dreams after having kids is not a childish thing at all.

We mothers should take steps toward those long-overdue dreams without letting down the people who depend on us at the same time. I truly admire women who show courage and commitment, and those who manage to make the impossible possible.

Liza Magtoto’s play “Tatlong Yugto, Tatlong Babae” and the open forum after the performance with OB-GYNE Dr. Ma. Lourdes Escobar were part of this special women empowerment campaign.

Dr. Escobar shared that each and every woman has different needs that must be addressed—such as choosing the right feminine wash for personal care.

NaFlora Feminine Hygiene Wash definitely offers specific care for women with specific needs.

NaFlora is the only feminine wash in the market that comes in three variants designed to be age- and pH-specific.

The green variant, NaFlora Protect, is recommended for everyday use and is especially ideal during the monthly period. It contains tea tree extract, making it suitable for use up to twice a day.

The blue variant, which is the NaFlora Restore , has Cetylpyridinium chloride (mouthwash ingredient) recommended for postpartum care and adjunct therapy to vaginal infection.

The only feminine hygiene wash that is recommended for women of menopause which is the pink variant--The NaFlora Moisture, contains Chamomile for anti-inflammatory effect.

All the variants have lactic acid , which is good for the prevention of infection.

Here’s what I learned from Dr. Escobar’s interesting and informative talk:

When you see clear mucus, it indicates that the vagina is receptive to sperm.

If you notice a clear, odorless, mucoid discharge, this is considered normal. It is commonly observed at the start of the menstrual cycle and around the middle of the cycle.

After the mid-cycle phase, a paste-like discharge may appear, which indicates that it is no longer in the fertile, sperm-receptive stage.

What is a healthy vagina?

But first, do you know that the vagina and the mouth harbor the same organism?

If you want a healthy vagina, you have to maintain acidity. it should be acidic.

You have to put this in mind that Discharge and Secretion are totally different things. 

Discharge is "technicolor". 

You will see yellow, green, grey and foul-smelling. 

Secretion on the other hand, clear mucus.

Do you know that you have to change sanitary napkins every 2 hours to avoid infection? 

And pantyshields for like 4x a day?

Often times, one move of wrong washing can cause you infections such as Urinary Tract Infection

But you have to know that UTI is different from vaginal infection.

ADP’s NaFlora advocacy on women’s empowerment teaches us that a woman can become truly confident when she knows who she is and understands her limitations.

To discover this, one must start with the self, through good hygiene and good health. Pursue your dreams, recognize your strengths and weaknesses, and learn to be at peace with yourself.

If you want to be part of this advocacy, there will be 20 more plays happening across Metro Manila, nearby provinces, and some areas in Visayas and Mindanao—all free for women who want to be part of this growing community. The mission is to spread awareness not only about the product, but also about this meaningful campaign.

For your information, NaFlora is the only brand actively participating in this Women Empowerment advocacy. It is an initiative that honors women and celebrates femininity.

For more information, you may visit:

http://www.naflorafemininewash.com/

https://www.facebook.com/naFloraPH/timeline