Kotex

Feminine hygiene product

Kotex is a brand of feminine hygiene products, particularly sanitary napkins and tampons.

The name has become somewhat genericized, with people occasionally using it to refer to any menstrual pad regardless of manufacturer: Do you have a Kotex?

The brand dates to the early twentieth century.

menstruation

period

Punctuation ending sentences

  • cycleRepeating sequence of events
  • tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
  • padsCushioned protective layers

liners · bleeding · cramps · PMS · flow · menstrual cup · menarche · menses · spotting · leakage

products

pads

Cushioned protective layers

absorbent · cotton · wings · overnight · maxi · pantiliners · wrappers · applicator · packaging · scented

hygiene

freshness

State of being unspoiled

dryness · softness · breathable · gentle · moisture-wicking · changing · disposal · bathroom · washroom

discretion

privacy

Freedom from observation

subtle · compact · understated · personal · modesty · low-profile · concealment

Opposites
PRODUCT TYPE (menstrual product form factor)

Kotextampons

Internal menstrual absorbents

Tampax · menstrual cups

bodily function management

Kotexadult diapers

Absorbent garments for incontinence

Pampers · toilet paper

absorbent product function

Kotexdiapers

Infant waste garments

incontinence pads · Pampers

Family

texture

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG