Feminine hygiene products (also called menstrual hygiene products) are personal care products used by women, for menstruation, vaginal discharge, and other bodily functions related to the vulva and vagina.
These products are either disposable or reusable. Sanitary napkins (American English) or sanitary towels (British English), tampons, and pantiliners are disposable feminine hygiene products. Menstrual cups, cloth menstrual pads and period panties are the major categories of reusable feminine hygiene products.
Products meant to "cleanse" the area of the vulva or inside of the vagina, such as feminine deodorants, douche, feminine powders, feminine soaps, and feminine wipes are also considered "feminine hygiene" products.
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Access to materials
In low-income countries, womens' choices of menstrual hygiene materials are often limited by the costs, availability and social norms.
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Product types
Disposable:
- Pantyliner
- Sanitary napkin
- Tampon
Reusable:
- Menstrual cup
- Cloth menstrual pad
- Period panties (e.g. THINX)
- Menstrual sponge
See also
- List of bacterial vaginosis microbiota
- Menstrual hygiene day
- Vaginal discharge
- Vaginal microbiota
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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