Category: Female Hygiene

In rural areas, many girls face challenges in managing menstrual hygiene due to a lack of knowledge and access to essential products. Recognizing this issue, a non-governmental organization (NGO) has taken steps to educate and support female students in Ibara-Orile by distributing sanitary pads. Globally, nearly 800 million adolescent girls and women experience menstruation daily,…

A groundbreaking initiative has been launched by the Seafarers’ Hospital Society (SHS) to provide free feminine hygiene products to women working on ships that dock at ports. The project, which will distribute discreet kits containing menstrual hygiene essentials, aims to address the often-overlooked issue of access to such products for female seafarers. Spearheaded by SHS,…

A recent scandal surrounding sanitary pads in China has ignited a fierce debate on gender equality as women discovered that leading brands were selling pads shorter than advertised. This revelation triggered a wave of discontent on social media platforms like Weibo, where the issue garnered nearly 200 million views within a week. Women took to…

In the midst of prolonged conflict in Gaza, women face increasing challenges as essential female hygiene products become scarce. The ongoing war, which has persisted for over ten months, has led to a severe shortage of items crucial for maintaining personal hygiene, such as menstrual hygiene products and razors. This scarcity has made these products…

A groundbreaking initiative has been launched by the Seafarers’ Hospital Society (SHS) to address the often overlooked issue of female hygiene at sea. The UK-based maritime charity has introduced a pilot project aimed at providing free feminine hygiene products to women crew members on ships docking at various ports. The project, which is being funded…

A substantial USDA grant of $600,000 intended to support research on developing safe menstrual hygiene products was recently rescinded due to its inclusion of transgender men in the study. The grant, titled “Farm to Feminine Hygiene: Enhancing the Textiles Lab for Research, Extension, and Scientific Instrumentation for Teaching at Southern University,” was provided by the…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has withdrawn a $600,000 grant from Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College intended for research on feminine hygiene. The grant included a component focused on “transgender men,” a decision that conflicted with the priorities of the Trump administration. This action came to light after the American Principles Project compiled…

The recent revocation of a USDA grant intended for the study of feminine hygiene products has sparked controversy. Originally awarded to Southern University in Baton Rouge, the $600,000 grant aimed to develop natural fiber-based feminine hygiene products. However, the grant was abruptly canceled by the Department of Agriculture, led by newly appointed Secretary Brooke Rollins.…

A groundbreaking initiative has been launched by the Seafarers’ Hospital Society (SHS) to provide complimentary feminine hygiene products for women working at sea. The project aims to address the often overlooked issue of the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products faced by female seafarers, impacting their ability to perform their duties effectively. The SHS,…

In India, the issue of menstrual hygiene among young women remains a significant challenge, with disparities observed between rural and urban areas. The exclusive use of hygienic period products during menstruation is crucial for preventing reproductive tract infections and ensuring overall health. A recent study analyzed data from the fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5)…