Maxi Pads And Sanitary Napkins

Maxi Pads And Sanitary Napkins

A menstrual pad is worn as a diaper during a woman's period to absorb her menstrual flow. It is worn externally, between the vulva and a woman's undergarment, unlike tampons and menstrual cups which are worn inside the vagina. Menstrual pads are made from a range of materials, differing depending on style, country of origin, and brand. Brands include Kotex, Always, Lil-lets, Equate, and Stayfree

Types of menstrual pads

1. Disposable menstrual pads
There are several different types of disposable menstrual pads:
• Panty Liner - Designed to absorb daily vaginal discharge, light menstrual flow, "spotting", slight urinary incontinence, or as a backup for tampon or menstrual cup use.

• Ultra-thin - A very compact (thin) pad, which may be as absorbent as a Regular or Maxi/Super pad but with less bulk.

• Regular - A middle range absorbency pad.

• Maxi / Super - A larger absorbency pad, useful for the start of the menstrual cycle when menstruation is often heaviest.

• Overnight - A longer pad to allow for more protection while the wearer is lying down, with an absorbency suitable for overnight use.

• Maternity - These are usually slightly longer than a maxi/Super pad and are designed to be worn to absorb lochia (bleeding that occurs after childbirth).

The shape, absorbency and lengths may vary depending on manufacturer, but usually range from the short slender panty liner to the larger and longer overnight. Long pads are offered for extra protection or for larger women whose woman's undergarments might not be completely protected by regular length pads, and also for overnight use.
 

Other options are often offered in a manufacturer's line of pads, such as wings or tabs that wrap around the sides of the woman's underwear to add additional leak protection and help secure the pad in place. Deodorant is also added to some pads, which is designed to cover menstrual odor with a light fragrance. There are even panty liners specifically designed to be worn with a thong/G-string.

2. Cloth menstrual pads
Alternatively, some women use a washable or reusable cloth menstrual pad. These are made from a number of types of fabric   most often cotton flannel, or hemp (which is highly absorbent and not as bulky as cotton). Most styles have wings that secure around the underpants, but some are just held in place (without wings) between the body and the underpants. Some (particularly the older styles) are available in belted styles. Washable menstrual pads do not need to be disposed of after use and therefore offer a more economical alternative for women. Also called "mama cloth", reusable menstrual pads can be found on a number of websites, or are made at home (instructions are available online). They have become a popular alternative and gaining in popularity among women, because they are allergen- and perfume-free, and can be more comfortable for women who suffer from irritations from using disposable pads.

Maxi Pads Menstruation is a natural event that most women experience throughout their fertile years. During menstruation, which normally occurs once a month, blood flows from the uterus and out of the vagina. In order to keep this blood from staining clothes, furniture, and other items, a maxi pad can be used to catch and contain the blood. A maxi pad is a pad of absorbent material that is placed on a woman’s panty. The idea is to keep this pad and the blood it catches out of sight, and to that end many designs and techniques have been developed.

Though maxi pads are commonly used to absorb the blood during a woman’s menstruation, they can also be used virtually any time a woman needs to absorb blood flowing from her vagina. For instance, a maxi pad can be used to catch the flow that a woman experiences after giving birth or having certain kinds of surgery. It can also be used to catch blood after a miscarriage. Though many maxi pads are disposable, they should never be flushed down a toilet because doing so can cause the toilet to back up. Instead, they should be disposed of in a proper waste receptacle.


In order to keep a maxi pad in place, the pad will usually feature an adhesive strip on the back. This strip is usually covered by a piece of paper that helps to keep it sticky until the pad is used. In order to use the pad, a woman will peel the paper off, place the pad properly on her panty, and put the panty on. Properly placed, the pad will help keep leaks and accidents from happening. There are, however, times when a maxi pad will leak, and preventing this is one goal of pad manufacturers.

Various types of maxi pads are available for different menstrual flows as well as various women’s preferences. Overnight pads are one the longest and most absorbent, being made for use during the night when a woman sleeps. Light pads are made for light flows that usually occur at the end of menstruation, while regular pads are made for regular flows. In addition to the absorbency levels, some pads come with wings, little strips of material that wraps around the sides of the panty. These wings help keep the sides of the panty clean.

For times when maxi pads are too thick for a woman’s preference, ultra thin pads can be used. Ultra thin pads are like maxi pads, but instead of a thick absorbent material, these pads use a thinner, more compressed core. These thinner pads can help keep a woman feel more comfortable while wearing a pad. Still, ultra thin pads may not be a good choice for very heavy flows, such as a woman may experience after giving birth. For these instances, maxi pads may be the best choice.

Sanitary Napkin
A sanitary napkin is a feminine hygiene product that is used to absorb the flow of menstrual blood. It usually is fastened to a woman's undergarments underneath the vulva and touches her body so that it can be positioned to catch the flow of menstrual blood as it occurs. Disposable sanitary napkins are a very popular type of feminine hygiene product in the developed world, but reusable cloth sanitary napkins can also be used as alternatives to them.

When people use the term "sanitary napkin," they usually are referring to a disposable type of sanitary towel that is used once to absorb menstrual flow and then thrown away. These types of sanitary napkins can be purchased from stores and can be available in a wide array of styles. Usually, sanitary towels are marketed by thickness and absorbency potential, though length and added fragrances can also be factors that influence purchasing decisions as well.

When shopping for sanitary pads, women can have their choice of ultra-thin pads, regular pads and "maxi" pads, which are super absorbency pads. Regular pads are those that are designed to absorb an average menstrual flow, and maxi or super absorbency pads are better equipped to handle heavier flows. Ultra-thin pads can have regular to high absorbency potential, too, but the pads, as their name suggests, are designed to have thinner widths and be more comfortable for the wearer. In addition, panty liners can be marketed as a type of sanitary pad that can be used to absorb accidental, excess flow when the wearer is using a tampon, and overnight pads can be longer to help catch the flow associated with supine positions.


Though disposable sanitary napkins are cheap and convenient, their use can become detrimental to the environment and expensive over time. Women who do not dispose of their sanitary napkins properly, either by neglecting to place them in the proper receptacle or by flushing them, risk having their sanitary napkins end up in oceans or in other inappropriate places. Moreover, some chemicals used to make sanitary napkins are not biodegradable and can harm the environment. Flushing a sanitary napkin can also result in plumbing problems in a home or building.

A cloth sanitary napkin can be a viable alternative to a disposable sanitary napkin for women who want to save money and reduce their impact on the environment. Cloth menstrual pads have been in use longer than disposable sanitary napkins. Although they have waned in popularity since the emergence of disposable sanitary napkins, they remain an affordable and reusable feminine hygiene product option. Made out of hemp, cotton flannel or highly absorbent materials, they can be secured to an undergarment using buttons, ties or another type of fastener. Women who find disposable sanitary napkins uncomfortable or allergy-inducing can choose cloth sanitary napkins as their preferred menstrual product.

Instructions
1. Open the maxi pad's wrapper. To do this, gently pull apart the flaps located in the center of the wrapper.

2. Remove the maxipad from its wrapper. As you are doing this, you will notice that the maxipad is folded up. Go on and unfold it as you are removing the wrapper.

3. Tear off the strip of paper located on the back of the maxipad. Make sure you do this slowly, because if you tear too fast, you might leave some of the paper behind. When this happens, the maxipad loses its adhesiveness.

4. Press the maxi pad against the seat of your underwear. Make sure it is right in the middle, since this helps avoid leakage.

5. Properly dispose of your old maxipad. If you’re changing out maxi pads, you will want to ensure that you're throwing them away in the right manner. The easiest way to do this is to fold the maxipad up and wrap toilet paper around it. If you want to be more meticulous, you can place it back in the new pad's original wrapper. However, bear in mind that if your maxipad is really soaked, your hands might get messy doing things this way. In most situations, toilet paper is better, but just make sure that the pad and its contents aren’t exposed.

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