Sanitary Napkins Do Not Cause Cancer, But The Harmful Ingredients Can!
Menstrual cups should be promoted using safer alternatives like reusable cotton sanitary napkins.
Menstrual cups should be promoted using safer alternatives like reusable cotton sanitary napkins.
Different types of phthalates and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in sanitary napkins widely available in the Indian market.
While sanitary pads are believed to be a comfortable option and the most commonly used items among women in India, they don't seem to be the safest. According to reports, the study conducted by a New Delhi-based NGO found that the sanitary pads made by some of the most popular brands in India contain chemicals that can potentially increase your risk of cancer and infertility. Watch Video.
You must know about periods because it is natural and completely normal!
Get to know the pros and cons of the most popular menstrual hygiene products - Tampons, Pads and Cups - so that you can choose the best option for your period.
As Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar and Radhika Apte take to social media to support the Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign today, we look back at the efforts taken in the last couple of years to remove the superstitions and shame associated with periods.
If your daughter is about to experience her first ever period, break it down to her in the easiest possible manner.
It is essential to stay clean during your menstrual cycle, to protect your genitals from infections. Here, we talk about ways to maintain hygiene during your period as our country unites to erase the stigma around menstruation.
Menstrual cups can prevent more blood than other methods, that is why it is considered to be environment-friendly. And depending on your flow, you can wear a menstrual cup for 12 hours.
In a shocking study conclusion done by Niine Movement, a campaign that focuses on creating awareness regarding menstrual hygiene has found that about 88% of adolescent girls are unaware of the health implications that could occur due to poor menstrual hygiene.
In India, only about 18 per cent of women use sanitary pads. Out of that 18%, some are still unaware of maintaining proper genital hygiene and often end up overusing sanitary napkins. A movement that aims at de-stigmatizing as well as making these pads accessible to all females, is at the top of its game now.
Akshay Kumar also explained the thought that provoked him to make "Pad Man"
3 leading ladies of Bollywood took to social media to spread the message of menstrual hygiene earlier this year.
The initiative, launched by Johnson & Johnson and supported by Unicef for the past six years, has brought in a significant change in menstrual hygiene and better disposal practices.
Schools can do a great job while educating girls and boys about menstruation.
Every plastic-based sanitary pad has non-biodegradable content which takes around 500-800 years to decompose.
Non-biodegradable sanitary napkins are a huge hazard.
"They are often disposed of in ponds, rivers which leads to blockage of drains. And if disposed on the ground, it creates hygiene problems as it carries infection," Gandhi said while addressing "SheWings Campaign".
Different types of phthalates and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in sanitary napkins widely available in the Indian market.
You must know about periods because it is natural and completely normal!
Get to know the pros and cons of the most popular menstrual hygiene products - Tampons, Pads and Cups - so that you can choose the best option for your period.
As Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar and Radhika Apte take to social media to support the Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign today, we look back at the efforts taken in the last couple of years to remove the superstitions and shame associated with periods.
If your daughter is about to experience her first ever period, break it down to her in the easiest possible manner.
It is essential to stay clean during your menstrual cycle, to protect your genitals from infections. Here, we talk about ways to maintain hygiene during your period as our country unites to erase the stigma around menstruation.
Menstrual cups can prevent more blood than other methods, that is why it is considered to be environment-friendly. And depending on your flow, you can wear a menstrual cup for 12 hours.
In a shocking study conclusion done by Niine Movement, a campaign that focuses on creating awareness regarding menstrual hygiene has found that about 88% of adolescent girls are unaware of the health implications that could occur due to poor menstrual hygiene.
In India, only about 18 per cent of women use sanitary pads. Out of that 18%, some are still unaware of maintaining proper genital hygiene and often end up overusing sanitary napkins. A movement that aims at de-stigmatizing as well as making these pads accessible to all females, is at the top of its game now.
Akshay Kumar also explained the thought that provoked him to make "Pad Man"
3 leading ladies of Bollywood took to social media to spread the message of menstrual hygiene earlier this year.
The initiative, launched by Johnson & Johnson and supported by Unicef for the past six years, has brought in a significant change in menstrual hygiene and better disposal practices.
Schools can do a great job while educating girls and boys about menstruation.
Every plastic-based sanitary pad has non-biodegradable content which takes around 500-800 years to decompose.
Non-biodegradable sanitary napkins are a huge hazard.
"They are often disposed of in ponds, rivers which leads to blockage of drains. And if disposed on the ground, it creates hygiene problems as it carries infection," Gandhi said while addressing "SheWings Campaign".
He hopes to put several more across India.
Here are tips to follow when using common menstrual hygiene products.
Menstrual cups should be promoted using safer alternatives like reusable cotton sanitary napkins.
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While sanitary pads are believed to be a comfortable option and the most commonly used items among women in India, they don't seem to be the safest. According to reports, the study conducted by a New Delhi-based NGO found that the sanitary pads made by some of the most popular brands in India contain chemicals that can potentially increase your risk of cancer and infertility. Watch Video.
Stop concealing your 'girly stuff'!
Stand-up comedian and YouTuber, Aditi Mittal, talks about periods, sanitary napkins and the bizarre ad campaigns around them. Laugh & share.
Here's what you should about sanitary napkins and tampon before using them.