feminine hygiene
noun
: conditions and practices conducive to female genital and reproductive health
tips for maintaining feminine hygiene
—often used before another nounfeminine hygiene tips
feminine hygiene products [=products used for managing menstruation, for cleansing the genitals, etc.]
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Many properties also keep makeup wipes, shower caps, nail clippers, tweezers, and feminine hygiene products on hand.
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
People who are unable to afford food are likely also in need of personal care and hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, and feminine hygiene products.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2025
The federal judge ordered ICE to deliver several items to migrants held there, upon request, including bedding mats, more blankets, clean clothing, feminine hygiene products and access to medicine.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
In his order, Kaplan said the holding areas should be cleaned three times a day and supplied with soap, towels, feminine hygiene supplies and other hygiene products.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Smilie said the center will rely on volunteers, especially with laundry services and donations of toiletries like deodorant and feminine hygiene products, which are always in high demand.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
The new tax law excludes capital gains from individual state income taxes, expands tax breaks for seniors and disabled residents and exempts diapers and feminine hygiene products from sales taxes.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
International projects have included Project Mercy Baja to help impoverished families obtain homes in Mexico, water purification projects in Ecuador, providing feminine hygiene supplies in India and supporting nursing students in Mexico.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Scarlet Formerly known as Red Drop, Scarlet is a feminine hygiene brand designed specifically for adolescent girls.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
People who are unable to afford food are likely also in need of personal care and hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, and feminine hygiene products.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2025
The federal judge ordered ICE to deliver several items to migrants held there, upon request, including bedding mats, more blankets, clean clothing, feminine hygiene products and access to medicine.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
In his order, Kaplan said the holding areas should be cleaned three times a day and supplied with soap, towels, feminine hygiene supplies and other hygiene products.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Smilie said the center will rely on volunteers, especially with laundry services and donations of toiletries like deodorant and feminine hygiene products, which are always in high demand.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
The new tax law excludes capital gains from individual state income taxes, expands tax breaks for seniors and disabled residents and exempts diapers and feminine hygiene products from sales taxes.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
International projects have included Project Mercy Baja to help impoverished families obtain homes in Mexico, water purification projects in Ecuador, providing feminine hygiene supplies in India and supporting nursing students in Mexico.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Scarlet Formerly known as Red Drop, Scarlet is a feminine hygiene brand designed specifically for adolescent girls.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Feminine hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminine%20hygiene. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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