<unk> s are worn by women to absorb menstrual discharge thereby protect clothing and furnishings. They are usually individually wrapped so they are easier and more discreet to carry in a purse or bag. This wrapper may be used to wrap the soiled pads before disposing of them in appropriate receptacles. Some women prefer to wrap the pads with toilet paper instead of (or as well as) using the wrapper, which, often being made of slick plastic with a small tape tab, may not adequately stick.<unk> s of any type should not be flushed down the toilet as they can cause blockages. In developed countries, public toilets almost always include a receptacle in which to place soiled pads. In first aid, they make excellent dressings for heavy bleeding due to their high absorbency if gauze is unavailable or inadequate. Many women who experience urinary incontinence use<unk> s to manage bladder leaks. However, since<unk> s are designed to absorb menstrual flow, they are not as effective in absorbing urinary leaks; incontinence pads are designed for this purpose. If a woman does not have<unk> s on hand while menstruating, she might use toilet paper as a temporary substitution. Reusable sanitary pads (foreground) and disposable sanitary pads
Menstrual pad
Menstrual cup
Cloth menstrual pad
Callus
Penis
Vaginal cuff
Erethism
Spermarche