pads

February 21, 2022 0 Comments

War souvenirs: tampons and pads

Did you know? During World War 1, army nurses realised that bandages made of wood pulp could also be used as menstrual pads. Tampons also have a link with the war industry. (…)

Shopping

May 19, 2021 0 Comments

Why not try something different

We’re pretty conservative when it comes to our sanitary products. Shops are full of sanitary towels and tampons. Although you have to actively look for alternatives, they are available. Here’s a list. (…)

Spotlight

January 23, 2021 0 Comments

UTIs and periods: your questions answered

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in women. They are so common that it’s thought about 50% of women have had a urinary tract infection. Here is what you need to know, including whether there’s a relationship between UTIs and your period. (…)

Body & Mind

April 8, 2019 0 Comments

Do menstrual products have an expiry date?

You’d throw away old mascara. But tampons and sanitary pads last forever, don’t they? Yes and no. (…)

Culture

January 22, 2018 0 Comments

Padman: the new Indian superhero

After discovering his wife couldn’t afford to buy sanitary pads, Indian entrepreneur Arunachalam Muruganantham developed low cost pads. Now his story is being made into a movie.

Facts & Figures

November 3, 2015 0 Comments

What do you put in your body?

Nowadays, you can trace exactly what you put into your body. Or not – because do you know what’s really inside your tampon?

Culture

April 1, 2015 0 Comments

Man versus pad

Attractive. Strong but also soft. Tender. Reliable. The ideal man is a sanitary napkin, so do we see in a Chinese commercial.

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