Overview
- India’s market now offers sanitary pads, tampons, reusable menstrual cups and period underwear to suit different ages, flow levels and preferences
- Gynecologist Dr Shaily Sharma recommends changing sanitary pads and tampons every 4–6 hours to maintain optimal hygiene
- Menstrual cups can be worn for up to 12 hours with twice-daily cleaning and boiling between cycles to ensure sterilization
- Period underwear provides discreet protection for light to moderate flow and should be changed and washed every 6–8 hours
- Amazon’s Everyday Store features trusted brands like Nua, Whisper and Stayfree with up to 60% off plus ₹200 cashback on orders above ₹2000