Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated globally every year to educate people about the importance of menstrual hygiene, remove the stigma around it, encourage more open conversations, and make products more accessible for every woman. To do our bit and celebrate it this year, we thought of bringing to your notice some of the homegrown labels that make sustainable sanitary pads and tampons, menstrual cups, period panties and more. Bookmark these brands if you’re on the lookout for any particular menstrual hygiene product.
1. Sanitary Pads
Here’s a list of brands making natural, biodegradable and rash-free sanitary pads for a safe, happy period.
2. Tampons
If you prefer using tampons, bookmark this list of homegrown labels.
3. Menstrual Cups
Many people have made a shift towards using menstrual cups due to their long-lasting and cost-effective characteristics. It’s also a more sustainable alternative due to its reusability. If you’ve made the shift or planning to start using menstrual cups, here’s a list of brands making it in medical-grade silicone.
4. Period Panties
Designed to replace pads and tampons, period panties are undergarments for you to wear during your period. Although some women prefer wearing them on their days of lighter flow, these panties come with extra layers for better absorption. You can wash and re-wear them, making them a long-lasting and cost-friendly buy. Comfortable with period panties, or don’t mind trying them? Take note of these brands selling them in India.
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