After being shamed over bloodstains on her uniform, Ghanaian student Juliet Opoku misses about a week of school each month ...

Periods are a natural part of life that bring a mix of physical discomfort and emotional turmoil. For many, it's a time of cramps, bloating, mood swings, and cravings that can be hard to resist.

Kodu Technology, a social enterprise startup that produces eco-biodegradable sanitary pads from banana and plantain waste, has established menstrual pad banks in five senior high schools in northern ...

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new disposable pad to absorb urine and odors around the toilet base," said an inventor, from Urbandale, Iowa, "so I invented THE RINGER.

Pads and tampons are popular menstrual hygiene products. Pads are worn externally and are beginner-friendly. Tampons are inserted internally and offer discreet protection. Studies suggest pads are ...

FLUUS, the first fully flushable and 100% biodegradable period pad, launches in 249 Tesco stores nationwide, bringing sustainable femcare to millions of weekly shoppers for the first time. The launch ...

The days of Ohio girls skipping class or hunting for a friend with spare feminine hygiene products are about to be over. The Buckeye State will start providing free pads and tampons to students this ...

Testing of a small sample of products revealed the presence of potentially toxic PFAS chemicals in period underwear and reusable pads. A new study looked for the presence of PFAS, commonly called ...

About 46% of girls in rural areas in Malaysia lack regular access to sanitary products, according to a study by an NGO. (Envato Elements pic) Period poverty in Malaysia goes beyond the affordability ...

15:52, Fri, Jun 27, 2025 Updated: 15:53, Fri, Jun 27, 2025 Sunburn can be very painful and while sore skin might improve within a week, one woman has found a hack that can help relieve symptoms ...