Menstrual cups emerge as the more sustainable, cost-effective, and hygienic choice, while sanitary pads remain a convenient ...

In 1888, the first disposable sanitary pads were introduced in England; the world of hygiene changed, especially for women. For centuries, menstruators have reportedly used makeshift alternatives, ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in December and has been republished on Feb. 22 with updates. A 26-minute documentary about the work of a menstrual pad pioneer has earned an Oscar ...

NEW ORLEANS, March 19, 2024 — Once thrown away, disposable items such as diapers and sanitary pads can take hundreds of years to decompose, because their absorbent parts and waterproof layers contain ...