That’s how long, according to a 2022 paper, it takes for one disposable menstrual pad to decompose in the environment. In an ...

Researchers have created an eco-friendly, blood absorbent biomaterial that improves the performance of menstrual products by minimizing blood leakage and spilling, while also helping prevent infection ...

Tampons, pads, and menstrual cups are the major menstrual product options, and every market day, you’ll find women debating on the internet which is better and why. When it comes to menstrual hygiene, ...

An estimated 500 million people worldwide live in period poverty, defined as lacking access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, basic hygiene facilities, and menstrual-hygiene education. Not ...

Women and girls throughout the state can't afford basic menstrual hygiene products. It's time we had that hard conversation.

Which menstrual pad is the best? Each period is different, just as each individual is different. Some people have heavier flows and some have shorter periods. Regardless of flow or duration, it is ...

Kentucky taxes menstrual products while exempting items like beer nuts and wedding cakes. The FDA classifies tampons and pads as medical devices, and the AMA deems them essential for women's health. A ...

Kotex is overhauling its offering. A new assortment, replacing all previous products, is now available online and will enter stores this spring. The reason? Its research found that that 82 percent of ...

Ladies, using one pad or tampon for 24 hours is a bad idea. Pads and tampons are the most popular menstrual care items for ...

(From left) Harsimran Kaur, Bryan Hsu, and Rogerio Bataglioli are part of a team that developed an eco-friendly biomaterial, shown here in powdered form, to improve the performance of current women's ...