A Woman's Experience of Always Pads in Kenya and Africa

  When you get you r  periods, the first thought that comes to your head is getting hold of a sanitary pad. And honestly, that’s the only menstrual product you need. As a Kenyan woman, I feel fortunate to have access to different types of sanitary pads that I can choose  from  according to my requirements.  And when I say experience I mean according to my period flow.    I have been using Always sanitary  pads for a long time now, and I love the options and varieties I get to choose from. They all are made keeping specific requirements in mind , comfort and safety being at the forefront of each type . So let me give you a low-down of the different sanitary pads that I use ,   and explain  why  I say that sanitary pads are the only menstruation product you need.   Ultra thin   This is the kind of pad I use when I go out or have some event to attend, and don’t want to look bulky or padded. My personal  fave  brand is Always, and with the  Ultra  T hin  variant of Always, I am assured of

  Menstruation has been considered taboo or ‘unclean’ in most ancient cultures. It is a belief that was formed several centuries ago and has been passed down to be widely adopted as a stigma even today. Female hygiene should top the list of priorities for any government around the world. Unfortunately, women in Africa continue to face the effects of this stigma. Girls and women do not have access to basic sanitization facilities, information on menstruation, and menstrual products.    Menstruation and periods are regarded as taboo mainly due to the fear of blood. The taboo makes people uncomfortable and embarrassed about periods. While different cultures hold different ideas about menstruation, the stigma has a real effect on the health and happiness of individuals who experience periods.    The taboo of menstruation mainly affects young girls as they miss out on major developments. Millions of girls do not attend school during their periods owing to shame. From using newspapers, feath