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Menstrual Hygiene Day: More women are turning to reusable menstrual products--but myths still hold some back
- On Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022, a women's rights group distributed sanitary pads in Kolkata amid growing use of reusable menstrual products.
- India's menstrual health efforts mainly focus on subsidised disposable pads since 2010, though reusable products remain less promoted and understood.
- Surveys show 77.6% of young women use hygienic products mostly disposables, while menstrual cups have extremely low usage at 0.3%, hindered by limited healthcare support and stigma.
- Intimina's 2025 survey finds 88.22% use reusables some cycles, citing health benefits , sustainability , and cost savings , but myths on leakage and hygiene continue to slow adoption.
- Promoting reusable menstrual products requires education, infrastructure investment, and culturally sensitive healthcare to improve menstrual health and environmental outcomes in India.
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The Berkshire Eagle
Menstrual Hygiene Day: More women are turning to reusable menstrual products--but myths still hold some back
NEW YORK, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As awareness around sustainability and menstrual health grows, more women are making the switch to reusable period products. A recent Intimina survey reveals that 88.22% of respondents use reusable menstrual products at least…
Still a Taboo? That's How People in Luxembourg Stand for the Period
May 28th is the International Day of Menstrual Hygiene, also known as World Menstrual Day. This day was launched by the German non-governmental organization Wash United and always takes place on May 28th. The date is no coincidence: the average duration of a menstrual cycle is 28 days and the fifth month of the year stands for an average of five days of menstruation.
MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY: Advocates press Govt. on free pads promise
Hadijja Mwanje, founder of High Sound for Children, speaks on the crucial link between proper menstrual hygiene and women’s health and well-being. KAMPALA, Uganda — Menstrual hygiene advocates are urging the Ugandan government to uphold its promise of providing free sanitary pads to girls in schools, a commitment made during President Yoweri Museveni’s 2015 campaign and reiterated in the 2016-2021 government manifesto. The call coincides with Me…
“Let’s Talk Periods” Campaign Sparks Open Dialogue on Menstrual Hygiene in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 27: In the lead-up to Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, the state of Odisha has witnessed the launch of a powerful digital initiative—“Let’s Talk Periods”—aimed at breaking the silence and stigma around menstruation.Running from May 20 to May 29, the campaign is a collaborative effort by IFI Foundation, OdishaLIVE, and Swasthya Plus Network to promote awareness, education, and dignity in menstrual health.The heart of the campaign…
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