Menstrual Hygiene 101: The Myths & Facts You Need to Know
Let’s be honest—menstrual hygiene is still misunderstood. From the old-school myths that just won’t quit to the awkward silence that still surrounds period care, it’s time we get a few things straight. Because when it comes to looking after your body during your period, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s freedom.
So let’s bust some myths, get to the facts, and talk about why proper disposal matters just as much as your product of choice. Ready? Let’s go.
🩸 MYTH 1: Tampons and Pads Are Flushable
FACT: Flushing tampons, pads (or their wrappers) causes environmental havoc.
In the UK, 2.5 million tampons and 1.4 million pads are flushed every single day. Most of them contain up to 90% plastic and take centuries to break down. Worse still, they clog plumbing, damage sewer systems, and end up polluting rivers and oceans.
The Solution?
Bin it—don’t flush it.
And if there’s no bin in sight? Enter FabLittleBag: hygienic, leak-proof period disposal bags that seal shut and make it easy to do the right thing, even in tricky toilet situations.
🧼 MYTH 2: Periods Are Dirty or Unclean
FACT: Menstruation is a natural, healthy process. It’s not dirty—it’s biology.
Unfortunately, this outdated belief leads to people feeling shame about their bodies. Cleanliness doesn’t mean hiding your period—it means managing it hygienically.
That includes:
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Regularly changing your products (every 4–6 hours)
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Washing hands before and after handling
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Disposing of products safely and responsibly
🚽 MYTH 3: Wrapping Products in Toilet Paper Is Fine for Binning
FACT: Not only is it wasteful—it’s not hygienic.
Toilet roll doesn’t seal, so you end up with leakage, odours, and the risk of others (like cleaners) having to handle used products. Not ideal.
FabLittleBag changes the game:
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Opens one-handed (even mid-squat!)
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Seals tight, so nothing leaks or smells
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Made with sustainable materials for guilt-free binning
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Slim enough to stash in your bag, glove box or desk drawer
🧴 MYTH 4: You Need Special Products to Clean Your Vagina During Your Period
FACT: Your vagina is self-cleaning. Seriously.
All those scented wipes, soaps and sprays? They might actually do more harm than good by disrupting your natural pH and causing irritation.
What you do need is:
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A shower or wash as normal
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Clean hands and underwear
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Proper product disposal—again, FabLittleBag makes that part easy
🌍 MYTH 5: Period Care Isn’t a Hygiene Issue—It’s Just Personal Preference
FACT: Menstrual hygiene isn’t just about comfort—it’s about health, dignity, and sustainability.
Whether it’s in a school, workplace, gym, or public toilet, providing clean, accessible disposal options matters. Lack of hygiene around periods leads to embarrassment, infection risks, and flushed products that damage the environment.
That’s why we created FabLittleBag—to give everyone a clean, discreet, and hygienic way to manage period waste, anywhere.
Final Thoughts: Your Hygiene, Your Way—But Make It Responsible
Whether you use tampons, pads, period pants or cups—how you handle the aftermath matters just as much. Keeping things clean, respectful, and sustainable is hygiene in action.
So let's ditch the myths, manage periods the way we want to, and bin with confidence.
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