Only 15% girls in India had access to sanitary pads during lockdown

The ‘sanitary pad crisis’ highlights the need for a shift to sustainable menstrual products.

Supriya Garikipati, The Conversation

· Jun 30, 2020 · 07:30 pm

Indian women in smaller cities are buying more tampons and menstrual cups, thanks to online shopping

The demand for female hygiene products is growing, pushing the market to offer personalised and eco-friendly options.

Sangeeta Tanwar, qz.com

· Jul 02, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Nepal’s ‘menstrual huts’: How the country can root out the practice of exiling menstruating women

The chhaupadi system is back in the news after the death of a woman who was confined to a small shed.

Sara Parker, The Conversation

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Kay Standing, The Conversation

· Jan 25, 2019 · 09:30 pm

Shame, superstition and secrecy hurting menstrual hygiene, finds Tamil Nadu study

Around 84% of the girls interviewed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Sanitation Support Programme said they were taken by surprise when they got their first period.

TNUSSP Team, IndiaSpend.com

· Jan 22, 2019 · 07:30 pm

An Indian startup offers all-natural sanitary napkins made of cornstarch, bamboo – on subscription

Tanvi Johri hopes to make feminine hygiene a habit for Indian woman through Carmesi.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Apr 14, 2018 · 01:30 pm

Meet the pad women of Assam, who have been nudging villagers towards menstrual hygiene

In Pamohi, women and girls have started talking more freely about their periods and have switched to using reusable sanitary pads.

Abdul Gani

· Mar 14, 2018 · 02:30 pm

Let’s talk about sanitary pads: A marathon taught Kerala about the need for sustainable menstruation

Aarthava Yaanam traversed the 14 districts of Kerala, raising awareness about the impact of disposable sanitary products on health, environment and society.

Maya Kilpadi

· Jan 03, 2018 · 03:30 pm

IIT researchers are using nanotechnology to make better and healthier sanitary napkins

The material, made of cellulose-based nanofibre, could make pads that are more absorbent and don't need to be changed as often as regular pads.

Suneera Tandon, qz.com

· Sep 28, 2016 · 07:41 pm

This Ganeshotsav, a Facebook group is discussing toxic menstrual taboos

A member's description of her experience started a fervent conversation on the group Sustainable Menstruation India.

Nishita Jha

· Sep 12, 2016 · 12:30 pm

The bloody truth about 'those' days: Rural girls need more than just free sanitary pads

In a country of 355 million menstruating women, a lack of awareness and the absence of clean toilets help perpetuate prejudices about 'pollution'.

Puja Awasthi

· Oct 31, 2015 · 11:30 am