Comparison of best sanitary pads

Hygiene is an interesting topic, but for us women it is of vital importance. That is why in the following article we will give you a bit of history and recommendations on intimate hygiene, analyzing what the sanitary napkin market offers and its prices.

A LITTLE HISTORY OF BEST SANITARY PADS:

Being a woman before adhesive sanitary napkin must have been difficult and overwhelming, since the subject of menstruation was a taboo subject and the most suitable products were not available to cope with it. Still in our times talking about it makes some people uncomfortable, even when in reality it is just another health issue.

According to the American Menstruation Museum, ancient women used herbs or wood bark to stop menstrual flow. During the 19th century they used cotton rags or compresses that were made at home and washable. There is a record that since 1891 a belt was marketed to hold these fabrics, or insurance or pins to fulfill the same purpose.

By 1920, best sanitary pads and tampons began to be used, however, their sale had to be done as discreetly as possible, which is why various commercial resources were used. For example, "the silent purchase" which consisted of carrying a box and delivering a note to the seller to deliver the merchandise in the box, as well as home delivery. 

By 1930, in addition to best sanitary pads and tampons, plastic cups that were inserted through the vagina began to be used to collect, but not to absorb, menstrual blood. 

It is not until the seventies that the adhesive sanitary napkin appears on the market, solving the delicate task of keeping the best sanitary pads in place.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MENSTRUATION:

The guide “best sanitary pads”  carried out by the Childhood and Adolescence Group of the Spanish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics points out that the menstrual cycle lasts approximately 28 days, but it is considered normal if it lasts between 21 and 35 days. It begins on the first day of bleeding and ends the day before the next bleeding. This cycle will be repeated month after month until menopause, or it can be interrupted by pregnancy and lactation, which is perfectly normal.

Menstruation or period is defined in this guide as “the part of the menstrual cycle in which bleeding occurs and usually lasts 3 to 7 days”.

According to this guide, the amount of blood lost during the period varies from woman to woman, the average amount being about 70 to 80 grams, the equivalent of a cup of tea. However, there are women who only lose 9 g or who lose up to 350 g

In addition, during the period the amount of menstrual flow is different, in fact during the first 3 days 90% is lost. This flow usually increases when having children, or when using contraceptive methods, for example, devices or hormones. Therefore, it is important to know how to choose the most convenient menstrual protection product.