sanitary pads
Period hygiene products
Sanitary pads are absorbent pads worn in underwear to absorb menstrual blood.
They attach with adhesive strips and come in various sizes and absorbencies.
Also called sanitary napkins or simply pads: Do you have any pads? I just started my period.
Punctuation ending sentences
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
tampons · pantyliners · menarche · spotting · leakage · overnight · heavy flow · light days
Inability to afford menstruation supplies
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- educationSystematic development of mind
- schoolsPlaces of learning
girls · hygiene kits · donations · vending machines · restrooms · affordability · dignity · health equity
Fit for repeated service
- washableAble to be cleaned
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- organicFrom living matter
landfill · plastic-free · environmental impact · waste · disposable · single-use · compostable · sustainable
Yielding to touch
- breathablePermits air passage
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- contouredShaped to fit
- thinSmall in diameter
cushioned · gentle · hypoallergenic · odor control · fit · movement · secure · snug
period
Punctuation ending sentences
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- flowUnbroken forward movement
cramps · tampons · pantyliners · menarche · spotting · leakage · overnight · heavy flow · light days · wings
period poverty
Inability to afford menstruation supplies
schools · girls · hygiene kits · donations · vending machines · restrooms · affordability · dignity · health equity · menstrual health
reusable
Fit for repeated service
- washableAble to be cleaned
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
organic · landfill · plastic-free · environmental impact · waste · disposable · single-use · compostable · sustainable · menstrual cup
soft
Yielding to touch
- breathablePermits air passage
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- contouredShaped to fit
thin · cushioned · gentle · hypoallergenic · odor control · fit · movement · secure · snug · chafing
absorption
Process of taking in
fluff · pulp · cotton · polymer · gel · moisture · dryness · leak-proof · channels · distribution
- sanitationsewage, sewers, cleaning, sewer, disinfecting
- hygiene suppliessoap, hand soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
- relief suppliesblankets, food, medicine, clean water, bottled water
- Menstruationperiod, menstruation, periods, cycle, menstrual
- Feminine Hygienetampon, tampons, pad, maxi pad, panty liner
- birth suppliesfetal monitor, Doppler, birth ball, birth pool, birthing pool
pads, sanitation, sanitary, sanitize, unsanitary, sanitized, sanitizer, sanitizing, sanitizers