Period panties are often marketed as an all-day alternative to pads, tampons and menstrual cups. But experts say they were originally designed as backup protection against leaks, not as the sole product for managing menstrual flow. WION Decodes how to use the period product safely.

Can you really wear period panties all day? Doctors tell WION it's not that simple | WION Decodes

The Supreme Court laid down a detailed set of binding instructions for all states and Union Territories, requiring them to provide free sanitary napkins, ensure operational gender-separate toilets, and promote menstrual health awareness in schools nationwide.

Is menstrual hygiene now constitutional right in India? Here's what Supreme Court says

The apex court directed all states and union territories to ensure girl students in private and government schools are provided biodegradable menstrual sanitary pads for free.

Menstrual hygiene is fundamental right: Supreme Court orders free pads for school girls

On Monday, May 27, the Sikkim High Court declared that female staff members employed by its registry would be entitled to menstrual leave. A notice dated May 27, 2024, and authorised by Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder allows female employees to take two to three days of menstruation leave each month.

Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for female staff ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day

A new investigation has raised concerns over the safety of period pants. It has been found that these menstrual hygiene products contain high levels of silver. How effects can they have on your health?

Gravitas | New investigation reveals shocking details about menstrual hygiene product

Sanitary pads may not be so hygienic after all. A new study states that most sanitary napkins sold across India contain cancer-causing contaminants. The study states that using sanitary napkins may cause cancer and even infertility among some women.

Usage of sanitary pads may lead to cancer, infertility, says a new study

India, where not even 50 per cent women use disposable sanitary napkins, annually generates around 3.37 lakh tonnes of waste from sanitary napkins and baby diapers.

India annually generates over 3 lakh tonnes of waste from sanitary napkins and baby diapers: Report

May 28 is a special day. The day is marked as both International Women's Health Day and World Menstrual Hygiene Day every year. It is a special occasion to spread awareness about the importance of giving due focus on women’s health and menstrual hygiene.

May 28: Time to shift focus to women’s health, menstrual hygiene

Women have been managing their periods for millennia, but the way they do so has changed as menstruation has become more and less stigmatised over time. From rags to tampons, menstrual cups and free-bleeding, take a tour of the history of period products on this Menstrual Hygiene Day.

Menstrual Hygiene Day: How women have managed periods throughout history

Her timing can be terrible and she can pack a mean punch. But 'Little Miss Period' - a pink blob with red lips and red pants who stars in a Japanese manga comic and movie of the same name - has a mission: breaking taboos in a society where talking about menstruation has been seen dirty or embarrassing.

'Little Miss Period' tackles Japan's menstruation taboos with a punch

It may be called the misfortune of the country that despite regarding the motherland as Bharat ‘Mata’, we have failed in reading and respecting the daughters of the ‘Mata’.

Breaking the stereotypes

By Sara Parker and Kay Standing The tragic recent deaths of a mother and her two sons in a chhaupadi hut in Nepal has again brought the issue of this exclusionary practice to the forefront of international human rights and media attention.

Nepal’s menstrual huts: What can be done about this practice of confining women to cowsheds?

Manushi Chhillar addressed the media for the first time and spoke about her future plan, woman's rights, Beti Padhao Beti Bachao and her campaign to promote menstrual hygiene in the country.?

Manushi Chhillar on woman's rights, 'Padmavati' row and triple talaq

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