Hygiene

By prism{HS}

Greetings Masters,
Greetings Mistresses,
Greetings slaves,

Happy Mother’s Day!!!! This month prism is going to write a bit off the beaten path.

Being a slave and a woman (looks around and smiles) there are some things that we are more conscious of. prism always likes to look her very best.

Now, some people may say, “How unbecoming a slave,” but prism feels that in a Gorean sense, slaves are looked upon as property, and she is property. This is her Master’s body, hair; whatever is on her is his. She needs to take care of it. If someone borrowed another person’s car or tool, they would take care of it and make sure it’s returned in tip-top shape. So, what is the difference in taking care of Master’s property? His property should be handled with extra care. ~~winks

Good personal hygiene is an essential element of good health. Washing your hands, regular bathing and good toilet hygiene are the three most important tools in maintaining good personal hygiene.

Cleanliness is common knowledge. Neglect causes problems that you may not even be aware of. Some problems may not be your fault at all, but improving standards of hygiene will control these conditions. Good looks are the result of careful and continuous grooming. Every external part of the body demands a basic amount of attention on a regular basis. Let’s start at the top of the body and work our way down.

Hair

We have about 100,000 hairs on our heads. (Well, some of us do~~grins) Nuns were at one time required to cover it. (Hmmm, doesn’t think this applies in this forum, no nuns here.) Orthodox Hindu widows were required to shave it. (This may apply.) If you have hair, it’s very easy to maintain.

Shiny hair is a sign of health. How you take care of your hair depends on the type of hair you have.

Basic tips -Wash your hair at least once a week using a mild shampoo. Avoid shampoos with borax or alkalis. Always rinse well.

Regular haircuts can help protect the ends of your hair from splitting and damage. That also helps your hair grow better because it’s healthy and not breaking off.

A common known hair problem is Dandruff - dead skin on the scalp that comes off in tiny flakes. This is associated with some disturbance in the tiny glands of the skin called the sebaceous glands. They excrete oil, or sebum. When there is too little oil, the skin becomes flaky and dry. Many people get this in the winter. When you tend to shower in very hot water, it will dry your scalp out. The same applies when you take a hot bath and do not moisturize, your skin becomes flaky. No difference. Try rinsing your hair in warm or cold water during these months and try a cholesterol treatment. You will see a big difference. Also shampoos with tea tree oil are very good.

Hair should be brushed regularly, as this improves circulation. Massaging the scalp will help as well.

Skin

Soap and water are essential for keeping the skin clean. A mild soap will do the job.

The genitals and the anus need to be cleaned well because of the natural secretions of these areas, which, in unhygienic conditions, can cause irritation and infection.

Wash off well after soaping. Drying with a clean towel is important. Avoid sharing soaps and towels.

Moisturizing will keep your skin young looking and healthy. It is better to moisturize at night or after every bath.

Teeth

Brushing teeth twice a day and rinsing well after every meal is highly recommended. Brushing before going to bed is important.

When brushing your teeth, it is recommended to always use a circular motion and to brush your tongue.

The brush should have resilient bristles. It should be rinsed well and left to dry after use. Use a toothpaste without harsh abrasives or strong antiseptics.

Hands

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after every meal and after visiting the toilet. Soaping and rinsing should cover the areas between fingers, nails and back of the hand. Hands should be dried with a clean towel after washing.

Feet

Give your feet a good scrub with a sponge, pumice stone or foot scrubber that is not made of very abrasive material when having a bath. Dry after bath between toes. Keep toenails clipped.

Extra foot care is essential for diabetics.

prism still doesn’t know what possessed her to write on hygiene. Perhaps it was observing different things and the fact that many people do not take the time to take care of themselves as they should. It’s understandable nowadays, the way we rush around and don’t make time for ourselves. Sometimes we just have to stop, look around, and just get back to basics.

prism wishes everyone well and thanks you all for your time.

Peace!! And remember... love your body and yourself!!!

Well wishes,

prism

p.s. Next month features Sexual Health. Any comments or suggestion, please drop prism a line.

prism_hs@yahoo.com