In terms of usage, cloth pads are better than disposable ones. It does not have a sticky back, instead it has snaps on the wings that you can snap to keep it from moving. No worries about sticking the ...

However, a few videos have been going viral on the internet claiming that sanitary pads have mould. People can be seen holding a pad against the bright light and witnessing dark lumps in the centre, ...

The myth that ‘cloth-based pads are unhygienic’ is now busted. However, the concerns that hold these adsorbents unhygienic are quite understandable. It is a common misconception among menstruators ...

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My brush with the crisis in menstrual health and hygiene in India come in 2010. The link between poverty, age-old customs and the crisis was an eye opener. Akshay Kumar’s Pad Man is set for release.

The research that this article is based on was funded by EPSRC. It received ethics approval from Safa, India and the University of Liverpool, UK and was carried out in partnership with four NGOs: Safa ...

Whether you’re using tampons or disposable pads, feminine hygiene products not only build up in landfills but also have a cumulative financial impact on your wallet. To save money and the environment, ...

There are several women out there who have been looking for an alternative to disposable menstrual pads. Some women are already using tampons while there are some who have also been daring enough to ...