Tag: reusable pads
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Apple Women’s Health Study Reveals Menstrual Product Preferences
Menstrual hygiene is a crucial aspect of every person’s life with periods, impacting health, productivity, and overall well-being. The Apple Women’s Health Study (AWHS) conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health delves into the choices people make regarding menstrual products. These choices are essential in shaping the menstrual health narrative and understanding the…
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DWU Empowers Women with Menstrual Health Education Initiative
Divine Word University (DWU) recently spearheaded a crucial initiative to elevate women’s health through a series of menstrual health and hygiene awareness sessions conducted in partnership with Queen Pads. These sessions, overseen by DWU Alumni and Queen Pads Founder Ms. Anne-Shirley Korave, engaged more than 200 female students. The timing of these sessions was significant…
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Study Reveals Factors Impacting Adolescent Menstrual Hygiene Practices
In a cross-sectional study conducted in Dale Woreda, Sidama, Ethiopia, researchers delved into the menstrual hygiene practices and associated factors among adolescent primary school females. The study aimed to shed light on the prevalent issues surrounding menstrual hygiene management among young girls, a topic often overlooked in low-income countries. The lack of proper information and…
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Toronto Students Combat ‘Pink Tax’ on Hygiene Products
The issue of the ‘pink tax’ affecting female hygiene products has become a concern for Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) students facing financial constraints in a city with a high cost of living. This discriminatory pricing strategy on women’s products has prompted students to seek alternatives to alleviate the financial burden. Femfresh Sensitive Intimate Wash 250ml…
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Kenyan Initiative Combats Menstrual Stigma and Empowers Girls
A community-based organization in Kenya, Young African Women Initiative (YAWI), has launched a campaign to combat menstrual stigma and poverty, aiming to enhance menstrual health, gender equality, and dignity. The initiative targets eradicating harmful stereotypes and barriers that hinder adolescent girls during menstruation, thus limiting their opportunities and perpetuating gender inequality. Femfresh Sensitive Intimate Wash…
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Global Challenges in Menstrual Health Highlighted on Awareness Days
International Women’s Health Day and Menstrual Hygiene Day are significant events shedding light on the importance of menstrual health. Despite progress in destigmatizing menstruation, many women still lack essential knowledge about their bodies. The global access to menstrual hygiene products remains a challenge, affecting millions worldwide, including those in Ukraine where the ongoing conflict exacerbates…
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Charity Fights Period Poverty in Rural Cambodia with Sustainable Solutions
Period poverty continues to be a pressing issue affecting millions of women and girls globally. Aiming to combat this challenge, an Australian-based charity is striving to make a difference for those in rural Cambodia, where access to menstrual hygiene products remains a significant concern. Femfresh Sensitive Intimate Wash 250ml – Fragrance & Colour-Free, With Lotus…
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Efforts to Combat Period Poverty Gain Momentum in Cambodia
Period poverty is a global issue impacting millions of women and girls, particularly those in rural areas. On Menstrual Hygiene Day, efforts are being made to challenge the taboos and stigma surrounding menstruation. The lack of access to period products, safe water, and sanitation facilities hinders the menstrual health and hygiene management of many individuals.…
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Global Feminine Hygiene Market Set for Sustainable Growth Amid Rising Awareness
The Feminine Hygiene Products Market is witnessing significant growth driven by various factors such as increasing awareness, technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and a focus on sustainability. This growth is supported by evolving societal norms and government policies that are creating a robust market environment globally. In 2023, the Global Feminine Hygiene Products Market was…
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World Vision Provides Menstrual Hygiene Kits to Schools in Solomon Islands
World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) recently facilitated the provision of menstrual hygiene kits to schools in Guadalcanal province, a move aimed at supporting female students’ education. The distribution of these essential kits took place at St. Francis Community High School and Selwyn College National Secondary School, as well as Potau Community High School, underscoring the…