World Menstrual Hygiene Day: A Reminder to Prioritize Period Health

Every year on May 28, World Menstrual Hygiene Day shines a global spotlight on a topic that still struggles to get the attention it deserves: menstrual health. This day is about spreading awareness and pushing forward real change in how menstruation is discussed, understood, and managed.

At Butterfly, we see this as more than just a one-day initiative. Our role in this movement is ongoing, impactful, and rooted in purpose. From designing best sanitary pads in Pakistan to creating empowering educational content, we try to reshape how period care is viewed and experienced across Pakistan.

Here’s a deeper dive into how we play an active role in prioritizing menstrual health, and how you can do the same with us! 

Breaking the Silence: Making Menstruation Normal

If you’ve been following us, you know that we have always tried to advocate for menstrual hygiene. From breaking stigmas to building best menstrual pads, we challenge the silence that still suffocates and surrounds menstruation. 

However, periods are still a hush-hush topic in many households and communities. Girls are told to avoid talking about their cycle, and even skip school or social gatherings. This silence creates a cycle of shame and ignorance.

It also hinders proper menstrual hygiene awareness. Because of this, many girls still struggle to find the right absorbency pad for their needs and skin. 

Butterfly disrupts this norm by: 

• Encouraging and advocating for menstrual talks 

• Designing breathable and women friendly products 

• Giving you a platform for Girl talk!

Revolutionizing Comfort with Breathable Pads 

We understand that menstrual hygiene starts with the right sanitary pads, and not all pads are created equal.

We prioritize women’s real needs: breathable materials, skin-friendly products, high absorbency, leak-free movement, and a design that doesn’t irritate the skin. Each product is developed with YOU in mind.

Here are our flagship menstrual hygiene champions

Ultra Thin Cottony Sheet 

Ultra-thin pads are ideal for menstrual hygiene and high absorbency without feeling bulky. They are best used on summer days to avoid sweating and heat buildup. 

Our ultra-thin cotton sheets are specifically designed for cottony-soft comfort, easy period management, and leak-free protection. They are among the best cottony pads for periods in Pakistan. 

Features of Ultra Thin Cottony Sheet: 

• Cottony Top Sheet

• Breathable

• Cottony Wings

• Side Leak Guards

• Sensitive Skin

• Extra Long Size

Made breathable to allow circulation and available in multiple sizes (extra large, larger, extra long), this is ideal for sensitive skin. 

Butterfly Breathables Ultra-Thin Dry Mesh

Designed for heavy-flow days and offering maximum comfort and coverage, these are another of our best periods pads. They feature an extra-thick core for higher absorbency, a dry, fresh top sheet, and an extended size. 

Plus, they are specifically designed for secure fit and superior protection to keep you safe and protected. 

Features of Ultra Thin Dry Mesh

• Superior Absorbency

• Secure-Fit Design

• Extra Long Size

• Dry Fresh Feel

• Wider Coverage

• Leak-Free Protection

Available in Large and Extra long, ideal to be used for all skin types. 

Addresses Common Menstrual Concerns 

For all women who feel like their menstrual concerns are not heard enough, we see, we hear, and we take all necessary measures to address them. 

Menstrual hygiene day is more about menstrual awareness and addressing menstrual concerns while bringing the best pads in Pakistan. Here is how we do it:

• Sensitive Skin and Skin Irritations? Meet the cottony comfort in our ultra thin cottony sheet. These are among the best cottony pads for sensitive skin in Pakistan, designed specifically to prevent skin reactions and irritations. 

• Sweating and Moisture Buildup? The breathable material in our breathable pads caters to that. We use skin-friendly breathable sheets to allow maximum air circulation to avoid sweat buildup and heat trapping. This allows your skin to breathe, keeping you fresh and comfortable throughout. 

• Lack of Coverage and Absorbency? Not with our ultra-thin Pads. They offer maximum coverage and absorbency. Designed in multiple sizes (large, extra large, long, extra long) and with a high-absorbing core, they are ideal for offering protection and coverage. 

• Fear of Leaks and Rashes? No, bestie, not with a butterfly. Our ultra-thin breathable range is equipped explicitly with side leak guards for maximum leak protection. Plus, rashes—the breathable sheet won't allow them! 

• Pad Slippage and Hesitant movements? We got you covered. Enjoy free and easy, stress-free movement even during heavy bleeding because our sanitary napkins are well-equipped with cottony side wings and strong adhesiveness for a secure fit. 

Prioritizing Period Health as Self-Care

Periods aren’t just about managing blood; they’re about managing your whole self.

Butterfly actively promotes self-care during menstruation:

• Stay hydrated
  

• Get enough sleep
  

• Eat nourishing foods
  

• Exercise gently
  

• Use our breathable, rash-free sanitary pads
  

• Take time to rest when your body asks for it
  

Your period is not a problem to solve. It’s a natural part of you, and we at Butterfly will try our best to make it easier to do that with grace and confidence.

Empowering Women with Product Literacy 

Lastly, we simply just don't bring the best pads for periods, we also help you gain the rightful product knowledge. 

It is important to know what sanitary pad to use and why. Your blood flow and skin sensitivity can greatly impact that choice. This is why we ensure to empower women with all the necessary knowledge and awareness of our products, materials used in them, their best features, and ideal usages. 

Butterfly solves that by educating users on:

• Pad absorbency levels
  

• What breathable sheets do

• Why cottony top sheets matter for sensitive skin

• Choosing the right size for your body and flow

What You Can Do This Menstrual Hygiene Day

Here’s how you can participate and make a difference:

• Talk about your period’s concerns without fear

• Share educational posts and stories to spread awareness

• Try Butterfly’s breathable pads and recommend them

• Use your voice online to support menstrual equity

Butterfly’s Commitment to Care

Butterfly is more than a sanitary pads brand in Pakistan; it’s a movement. A commitment to care. A voice for menstrual dignity. On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we stand tall in our mission to support every woman and girl in feeling seen, safe, and strong during her period and bring the best sanitary pads in Pakistan

Let’s talk about periods without shame.
Let’s choose comfort without compromise.
Let’s make every day a step toward menstrual hygiene.

Because with us, period care is your care.

Why choose ultra-thin pads during periods?

Ultra-thin pads offer discreet protection without compromising absorbency, making them perfect for comfort and confidence during your period. They're lightweight, breathable, and ideal for everyday wear, even on heavier days.

How does World Menstrual Hygiene Day help in promoting period health awareness?

World Menstrual Hygiene Day breaks taboos by encouraging open conversations and education around menstrual health, empowering women and girls to prioritize hygiene and self-care.