General
A menstrual pad is worn during a woman's period to absorb her menstrual flow. It is worn externally, between the vulva and a woman's undergarment, unlike tampons and menstrual cups which are worn inside the vagina.
Menstrual pads are made from a range of materials, differing depending on style, country of origin, and brand.
Brands include Kotex, Always, Essence, Lil-lets, Equate and Stayfree.
If a woman does not have sanitary napkins on hand, she might use toilet paper as a temporary substitution.
Napkins may be visible on full body scanners.
Read more about this topic: Sanitary Napkin
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