sanitary towel

Monthly hygiene product

A sanitary towel is a pad of absorbent material worn in underwear to absorb menstrual blood.

The term is standard in British English; Americans say sanitary napkin or, more commonly now, just pad.

She keeps sanitary towels in the bathroom cabinet.

menstrual

period

Punctuation ending sentences

cramping · PMS · menarche · puberty · monthly · feminine · women · bleeding · spotting · discharge

absorbency

absorption

Process of taking in

  • padCushioned writing surface
  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide

fiber · nonwoven · fluff · wicking · quilted · polymer · core · layers · leakproof · overnight

disposal

biodegradable

Able to decompose naturally

wrapper · bin · incineration · compostable · eco-friendly · plastic-free · sustainable · organic · recyclable · packaging

hygiene

cleanliness

Absence of dirt

breathable · dermatological · fragrance-free · hypoallergenic · antibacterial · irritation · chafing

Opposites
menstrual product type

sanitary toweltampon

Absorbent plug for menstruation

menstrual cup

Family

sanitary, towel, sanitation, sanitize, sanitized, sanitizer, sanitizing, sanitarian, sanitarium

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG