Awareness and perception towards menstrual panties: Identifying challenges and potential solutions
Author(s): Amrita Roy and Priyanka Gupta
Abstract: Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) has become a global issue, as disposable menstrual products have a higher environmental carbon footprint and are suspected to involve health risks. Recently, period panties have become an effective option against traditional menstrual products as these are reusable menstrual products that were created as part of an approach to sustainability and environmentally friendly options. This research paper discusses menstrual panty user experiences by presenting the background and challenges of MHM. Period panties which are comfortable provide leak protection and all around the convenience of an added layer able to contain menstrual flow have been a innovation in the field of disposable period items for some time now. The paper discusses the construction of these briefs such as absorbent materials and moisture wicking capability. In general, menstrual panties have received favorable reviews from users who tend to find them more comfortable and convenient than traditional menstrual products. The paper concludes by suggesting the potential of menstrual panties to transform the menstrual hygiene management, while recognizing the further research regarding the durability and the potential hazards linked to it uses.
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