Feminine hygiene

absorbent item worn in the underwear by women who are menstruating, bleeding after giving birth or similar

feminine hygiene product worn inside the vagina during menstruation

thumb|A tampon in its dry, unused state|262x262px A tampon is a menstrual product designed to absorb blood and vaginal secretions by insertion into the vagina during menstruation. Unlike a pad, it is placed internally, inside of the vaginal canal. Once inserted correctly, a tampon is held in place by the vagina and expands as it soaks up menstrual blood.

form of economic discrimination that occurs when women are charged a higher price than men for equivalent goods or services

personal care products for menstruation, vaginal discharge, etc.

community of microorganisms in the vagina

A douche is a device used to introduce a stream of water into the body for medical or hygienic reasons, or for the stream of water itself. Douche usually refers to vaginal irrigation, the rinsing of the vagina, but it can also refer to the rinsing of any body cavity. A douche bag is a piece of equipment for douching—a bag for holding the fluid used in douching. To avoid transferring intestinal bacteria to the vagina, the same bag must not be used for both an enema and a vaginal douche.

2018 film by Rayka Zehtabchi

lack of or inadequate access to affordable and safe menstrual products, hygiene facilities, or menstrual education

cultural aspects surrounding how society views menstruation

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underpants designed to absorb menstrual flow

device which aids a female person to urinate while standing upright

thumb|Pantyliner A pantyliner (also pantiliner, panty liner or panty shield, vaginal cover) is an absorbent piece of material used for feminine hygiene. It is worn in the gusset of a woman's panties (the bottom of the panties between the legs that rests against the vulva). Uses include absorbing ordinary vaginal discharge, light menstrual flow, tampon and menstrual cup backup, spotting, leaking semen that was ejaculated into the vagina during sexual intercourse, and urine in cases of urinary incontinence. Pantyliners can also help women who are having discharges and about to start their cycle.

cloth pads to prevent menstrual fluid from leaking onto clothes

access to feminine hygiene products and disposal of used products