Types of Sanitary Napkins Available

Did you know that before feminine hygiene products came on the market, women could only use rags to control their periods. This is where the euphemism for menstruation "on the rag" comes from. The development of disposable menstrual pads was inspired by Benjamin Franklin's invention to help wounded soldiers, an idea that Johnson & Johnson borrowed in the 1890s to create the Leap Lister's towel. Since then, various types of sanitary napkins have been created and developed to address women's concerns about menstruation and make painful days more comfortable.

We now know that there are many period products that can make managing our periods easier. The most used of these are good old sanitary napkins.

To help you choose from the multitude of sanitary napkins, there are a few things you must keep in mind. Make a note of your priority period products first. Think health, hygiene, allergies, comfort, pricing, convenience, and more. After considering the above factors, browse the types of pads below to find the perfect pad for you and to lift you up when you're feeling down:

Panty Liner

Panty Liner are thin, highly absorbent feminine hygiene product worn over the gusset of women's panties. They are similar to sanitary napkins, but are less absorbent and come in smaller sizes. Panty liners are thin and have adhesive on the bottom to stick to your underwear.

They cover a small portion of your underwear and are ideal for managing menstrual spots, vaginal discharge, postcoital discharge, and incontinence. They can also be worn when using menstrual products such as tampons or menstrual cups that are inserted inside the vagina to ensure extra protection from possible leakage.

Regular Pad

Among the different types of sanitary napkins, regular sanitary napkins are most commonly used to control light to moderate blood flow. They are also much thicker than panty liners and have plenty of absorbency.

They can be worn during the day and will have to be changed every four hours, or more often if you experience heavy flow. You can find pads with wings (adhesive on the sides to help you secure) for added safety and comfort, and they're always more welcome than wingless.

Extra Long Pads

Extra long pads are usually thicker than regular pads. They cover most of your underwear and may feel a bit bulky. You might consider wearing them to control heavy flow during your period without having to change pads as often.

They come with wings of absorbent adhesive to prevent leaks and you'll have virtually no stains. If you want to throw on your white pants for a fun brunch party, this pad is perfect for the second day of your period.

Ultra Thin Pad

To prioritize user convenience, sanitary napkins have been evolving over the years. Many will agree that of all the types of period pads, ultra-thin pads are the most comfortable. It replaces the cotton layer with a waterproof gel core for greater absorption.

If you have a light flow, definitely consider choosing this type of sanitary napkin. Women with heavy flow can also choose to use this pads during the first and last days of their period.

Organic Pad

Organic pad types are the most popular type of disposable pads. They are ideal not only because they are good for your physical health, but also for the environment. These types of sanitary napkins are eco-friendly, breathable, highly absorbent, and healthier for your skin and vagina. They are free from harmful chemicals, additives and fragrances that can irritate the skin and are especially recommended as the best pads for your first period.

Reusable pad

Reusable sanitary napkins are washable and have a slit for inserting the absorbent liner. You can insert multiple liners depending on flow. They can be changed as often as sanitary napkins and are an eco-friendly choice. However, if not cleaned well and sanitized with antiseptic detergents, over time they can become hosts for bacteria and infect the user. Therefore, they must be thoroughly cared for and cleaned. For those who don't have time to maintain reusable pads, we recommend the organic and disposable pads mentioned above.

Xili Hygiene has a variety of sanitary napkins, and can follow up customer requirements to change product specifications. If you want to do sanitary napkin business, welcome to contact us for more information.