Menstrual health hygiene includes the practices, facilities, and education to manage menstruation safely, privately, and with dignity. It encompasses proper body care, access to safe and affordable products, and the sanitation services required to manage the menstrual cycle comfortably. Menstruation (also called a “period”) is a normal biological process experienced by millions around the world each month. Menstrual hygiene healthy habits are important for your health and can help prevent infections, reduce odours, and keep you comfortable during your period.
The NSW Department of Education offers free menstrual hygiene products for NSW public school students as part of their menstrual hygiene program which support students and their wellbeing. UNICEF is a global leader in menstrual health and hygiene activities through development and humanitarian programmes across the world, see Menstrual hygiene | UNICEF. The Menstrual Hygiene Day movement now?unites behind one long-term mission: Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld where the stigma and taboos surrounding menstruation are history. It is a world where everyone can access the products, period education, menstrual health services, and period-friendly infrastructure they need.
Consumers Federation of Australia (CFA) engages with these issues by supporting a representative to the Standards Australia technical committee CS-065 Menstrual products, as part of the CFA Standards Project. The Project plays an important role in ensuring peoples interests are represented in the development of standards; by getting involved you can make sure products and services meet your expectations and address everyday problems faced by ordinary people, find out more about Representative Opportunities .