sanitary towels
Monthly hygiene products
Sanitary towels is the British English term for what Americans call sanitary napkins or pads—absorbent materials worn in underwear to absorb menstrual blood.
The phrase sounds quaintly euphemistic to American ears, where towel suggests something larger and more multipurpose.
She keeps sanitary towels in her desk drawer.
The term is standard in UK pharmacies and product packaging.
Punctuation ending sentences
- padsCushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
flow · cramps · PMS · menarche · puberty · monthly · postpartum · incontinence
Yielding to gentle pressure
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- gentleSoft and kind
- breathablePermits air passage
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
contoured · flexible · unscented · anatomical · discreet · silent · thin · lightweight
Fit for repeated service
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
washable · plastic-free · sustainable · landfill · disposal · packaging · recyclable
Process of taking in
- wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
- padCushioned writing surface
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
fluff · cellulose · nonwoven · polymer · quilted · core · leak-proof · overnight
Absence of dirt
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- deodorizingNeutralizing unpleasant smells
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- sterileFree from microorganisms
period
Punctuation ending sentences
- padsCushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
cycle · flow · cramps · PMS · menarche · puberty · monthly · postpartum · incontinence
softness
Yielding to gentle pressure
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- gentleSoft and kind
- breathablePermits air passage
hypoallergenic · contoured · flexible · unscented · anatomical · discreet · silent · thin · lightweight
reusable
Fit for repeated service
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
zero-waste · washable · plastic-free · sustainable · landfill · disposal · packaging · recyclable
absorption
Process of taking in
cotton · fluff · cellulose · nonwoven · polymer · quilted · core · leak-proof · overnight · maxi
cleanliness
Absence of dirt
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- deodorizingNeutralizing unpleasant smells
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
sanitary, towel, towels, sanitation, sanitize, sanitized, sanitizer, sanitizing, sanitarian