Menstrual hygiene products A menstrual pad with wings The elements of a tampon with applicator. Left: the bigger tube ("penetrator"). Center: cotton tampon with attached string. Right: the narrower tube. Reusable cloth menstrual pad with Kokopelli motif. A menstrual cup Menstrual panty Disposable: * Pantyliner: Sticks to the inside of underwear to absorb blood and uterine lining during menstruation, sometimes worn with a tampon or for light discharge. *Menstrual pad: Worn on the inside of underwear to absorb a heavier menstrual flow. Available in many different absorbencies and lengths, with or without wings. *Tampon: Inserted inside the vagina to absorb menstrual blood, can also be used while swimming. Available in different levels of absorbency. Reusable: * Menstrual cup: Inserted inside the vagina to catch blood/uterine lining. *Cloth menstrual pad: Worn inside underwear. *Period underwear (AKA period panties): Can refer to either underwear that keeps pads in place, or absorbent underwear that can take the place of tampons and pads. *Menstrual sponge: Inserted like a tampon or cup and worn inside the body. *Towel: large reusable piece of cloth, most often used at night (if nothing else is available), placed between legs to absorb menstrual flow. Cleansing products *Douches: A fluid used to flush out the inside of the vagina.<unk>  wipes: A moist, sometimes scented cloth used to wipe the vulva. * Unscented soap: A gentle way to wash the vulva to minimize the risk of irritation.<unk>  products that are meant to cleanse may lead to allergic reaction and irritation, as the vagina naturally flushes out bacteria. Many health professionals advise against douching because it can change the balance of vaginal flora and acidity.
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