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Sanitary care SEE ALSO
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‹ 28–29 What is puberty?
30–31 Female hormones
Sanitary care products are designed to keep girls and women ‹ 34–35 Female sex organs
feeling comfortable during their period. There are many products, ‹ 36–37 The menstrual cycle
but all enable someone who’s menstruating to conveniently dispose
of their shed menstrual blood in a way that meets their own needs.

Individual choice ALERT !
There are lots of options available to deal with menstrual blood Proper disposal
lost during a period. Many teens start out using sanitary towels
and continue to use them, while others try other options, such Sanitary towels can be rolled into the
as tampons and menstrual cups. Whatever product somebody wrapper of the next towel, and tampons
chooses, it can take practice to become familiar with how to into toilet paper, before being placed in a
use it effectively. It’s worth talking to an adult or friend to see rubbish bin. Empty menstrual cups directly
what they’ve found best for them. into the toilet before cleaning. Never flush
sanitary products down the toilet.

◁ Many options available
Choose a product that’s
comfortable and convenient.

Sanitary towels
Made of a cotton-like material, sanitary towels protect clothes and help to avoid
discomfort by absorbing the blood of a period and keeping it away from the body.
To suit people’s needs at different stages of their period, there are three main types ▽ Towels
of sanitary towel which come in different sizes and thicknesses. Making a decision These have an adhesive underside to
about which to use depends on the heaviness or lightness of a period. keep the sanitary towel fixed in place.

△ Panty liner △ Towel △ Towel with wings
These thinner, lighter These thicker and more Sticky side panels can be
towels are used when a absorbant towels are folded over the sides of
period is light or very used when the blood underwear to improve
light, known as spotting. lost during a period is protection and help An underside adhesive
medium to heavy. users feel more secure. sticks to underwear.

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