Author: Longjam Dineshwori | Updated: December 7, 2021 at 6:03 PM U.S. Standard Time

As people's awareness of the health and environmental hazards of non-biodegradable sanitary napkins continues to increase, more and more women are beginning to use menstrual cups and cloth pads. However, due to some misunderstandings about using cloth-based sanitary napkins during menstruation, many modern women are reluctant to make changes. One of the biggest misconceptions about cloth cushions is that they are unsanitary.

Are reusable cloth sanitary napkins unhygienic?

Sujata Pawar, founder of Avni, said: "This is obviously a misunderstanding that cloth sanitary napkins are not hygienic. Please also read this is why Indian boys and men should understand the possible changes in menstruation after Covid vaccination; understand what may happen Side effects Are your monthly menstrual problems normal? Learn more news from experts

According to Pawar, the demand for cloth sanitary napkins has surged, and this concept has come back after traditional menstrual care techniques. She pointed out that Avni is determined to reshape the traditional Indian method of menstrual care.

Speaking of misunderstandings about cloth pads, she said: "We are committed to denying these myths and encouraging women to use reliable environmentally friendly menstrual hygiene products."

The brand has launched a series of antibacterial reusable pads to meet the needs of first-time users and environmentally conscious women.

The company said in a statement that the new series includes reusable organic cotton pads with tested antibacterial technology, water-absorbing wings, and 100% anti-fouling. This reusable cotton pad has a tested antibacterial core that helps prevent infection and absorbs blood for up to 8 hours. It said that its leak-proof bottom uses a breathable thin fabric to ensure that it will not be infected or leaked.

In addition, it also introduced a dry feel pad specifically for users who use cloth pads for the first time. "They are the first tested reusable antibacterial pads in India that provide 100% dryness. It is an antibacterial core and has an absorption time of up to 6 hours," the company said.

The company stated that it has been working hard to raise awareness of menstrual care and provide products that have been thoroughly researched, innovated and tested to promote women's menstrual hygiene.

According to data from the Menstrual Hygiene Alliance of India (MHAI), there are approximately 336 million menstruating women in India, of which 36% (121 million women) use disposable sanitary napkins. The organization stated that with the number of sanitary napkins used in each menstrual cycle being 8, India produces more than 12.3 billion disposable sanitary napkins each year, most of which are not biodegradable/compostable.

Most disposable sanitary napkins contain more than 90% plastic. According to MHAI, it may take 500 to 800 years for a sanitary napkin to decompose. This may cause health and environmental hazards.

Usually, disposable pads are discarded in the trash can after use, even without a package. By doing so, we make waste collectors who separate these wastes from other household wastes with bare hands susceptible to diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.

Discarded sanitary napkins are either flushed into the sewer or eventually thrown into the garbage dump. This can cause water clogging and contamination, because most sanitary napkins contain super absorbent polymers (SAP), such as polyacrylates.

Switching to cloth pads helps reduce the burden of non-biodegradable products on the environment. If you are using reusable sanitary napkins, experts recommend changing them every four to five hours.

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