feminine hygiene
noun
: conditions and practices conducive to female genital and reproductive health
tips for maintaining feminine hygiene
—often used before another nounfeminine hygiene tips
feminine hygiene products [=products used for managing menstruation, for cleansing the genitals, etc.]
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According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.
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Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Shapiro Law Team is collecting clothing, shoes, nonperishable food, baby items, blankets, feminine hygiene products, cleaning supplies, toiletries and towels at its Arcadia office through tomorrow.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Inspired by the example of their neighbors, dozens of people were sorting donations of diapers, feminine hygiene products, dog food and clothes in various corners of the Arco parking lot.
—Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Over-the-counter medications, pain medications, feminine hygiene products and much more are covered.
—Andy Hill, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
That’s the message behind new jeans by feminine hygiene product brand U by Kotex.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
In just eight days, the diaper bank has distributed 1 million diapers and 1 million other products, including formula, wipes feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence supplies, its founder and CEO Michelle Schaefer-Old tells Axios.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
The news comes months after a small study found several toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, in the feminine hygiene products.
—Korin Miller, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Her TikTok account has become a valuable resource for anyone who didn’t grow up with firsthand advice from parents or elders on how to care for their skin, hair, and feminine hygiene.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2024
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Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Shapiro Law Team is collecting clothing, shoes, nonperishable food, baby items, blankets, feminine hygiene products, cleaning supplies, toiletries and towels at its Arcadia office through tomorrow.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Inspired by the example of their neighbors, dozens of people were sorting donations of diapers, feminine hygiene products, dog food and clothes in various corners of the Arco parking lot.
—Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Over-the-counter medications, pain medications, feminine hygiene products and much more are covered.
—Andy Hill, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
That’s the message behind new jeans by feminine hygiene product brand U by Kotex.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
In just eight days, the diaper bank has distributed 1 million diapers and 1 million other products, including formula, wipes feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence supplies, its founder and CEO Michelle Schaefer-Old tells Axios.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
The news comes months after a small study found several toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, in the feminine hygiene products.
—Korin Miller, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Her TikTok account has become a valuable resource for anyone who didn’t grow up with firsthand advice from parents or elders on how to care for their skin, hair, and feminine hygiene.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Feminine hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminine%20hygiene. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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