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Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by naijadanny: 11:15am On Jun 08, 2015 |
Three Feminist Geniuses Just Invented a Pair of Panties That Could Change the World Natasha Noman's avatar image By Natasha Noman June 01, 2015 Menstruation is a natural part of life, but it has long been and continues to be stigmatized. For many women, there's nothing worse than a noticeable leak during their period. But alongside the stigma-fueled embarrassment and shame, problems like lack of access to feminine hygiene products remain prevalent, especially in the developing world. Some girls in Uganda, for example, miss roughly 11% of their academic year because of their periods, according to a report on menstrual management. However, three women have created a way to change that. Twin sisters Radha and Miki Agrawal and friend Antonia Dunbar designed the self-absorbing THINX underwear, which eliminates the need for tampons or pads. Source: THINX/Pinterest Their patented technology, THINX QuadTECH, has four layers. First is a moisture-removing layer, then a stain-resistant anti-microbial layer, then the equivalent of a pad, which "can hold up to 2 to 6 teaspoons of blood (or blue liquid, if you're shooting a sanitary pad commercial)," followed lastly by a leak-resistant layer. And these magical panties come in three different styles: Thong, Cheeky or Hiphugger, ranging in price from $24 to $34. Better still, they can go in the cold cycle of the washing machine (with a recommended hand-rinse beforehand). Source: THINX It's time to change. The inventors of this unique underwear are out to reform the world. ," Miki Agrawal, CEO and cofounder of THINX, told Forbes. "I want to change the culture around women's most normal time of month — and not while wearing grandma panties or pads that feel like a diaper." Not only do the THINX cofounders want to change the conversation around menstruation, they also want to help women in the developing world who suffer both from a lack of access to sanitary products and the shame associated with menstruation. THINX has teamed up with AFRIpads, a Ugandan NGO that makes and distributes washable, reusable pads to women in need. For every pair of period panties sold, THINX donates the money for seven pads to AFRIpads, allowing women and girls on their period to go to school and work. Source: Pinterest Game changer. THINX has already raised millions of dollars in venture capital funding and plans to keep their business online as they scale up, in order to "control our brand, our story," Agrawal told Forbes. They hope to disrupt the multibillion-dollar feminine hygiene products industry, which, until now, hasn't had many alternatives. Since the advent of the tampon in 1931, there hasn't been any real innovation when it comes to menstruation, notes Agrawal. It's about time. THINX has the added benefit of reducing periods' substantial financial and environmental toll, where millions of pads, tampons and applicators end up in landfills. These three women may have revolutionized the experience of menstruation, which women deal with for around a quarter of their adult lives. Now that's something worth celebrating. Period. http://mic.com/articles/119796/this-new-magic-underwear-means-you-never-have-to-use-tampons-or-pads-again
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Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by domopps(m): 11:21am On Jun 08, 2015 |
Hmmmmmm! Op pls how much is this pant of yours? Business comes to mind! Cheeeeeers |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by maryam6(f): 11:23am On Jun 08, 2015 |
Nawa o, Oyinbo no go kill persin o. |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by Godmother(f): 11:26am On Jun 08, 2015 |
Amazing innovation, although one might be skeptical about using it at first. |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by bogolobango(m): 11:27am On Jun 08, 2015 |
women are really trying during thier menstrial period dem go still dey package thier yanch nd thier boobs u no go even know say something dey leak under |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by naijadanny: 11:28am On Jun 08, 2015 |
domopps: Thong, Cheeky or Hiphugger, ranging in price from $24 to $34 convert it to naira. |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by naijadanny: 11:29am On Jun 08, 2015 |
Its a welcome development; thats the power of technology. |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by Nobody: 11:33am On Jun 08, 2015 |
Interesting wonderful invention. Twaci,, Adeh39. come see what you haven't see Team Scent |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by domopps(m): 11:51am On Jun 08, 2015 |
naijadanny: So 210 X 24 = N5040 or 210 X 34 =N7140 for just one pant! This pant will not sell in Warri and Onisha quote me anywhere! .. and if na lie ask Sinaj! Cheeeeers |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by naijadanny: 11:56am On Jun 08, 2015 |
domopps: The prize is high now cos the pant is new but as time goes on the prize would reduce and it would be affordable. |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by Nobody: 12:23pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
MzMayD: Walahi..... I'm speechless..... This is really nice...... #TEAM SCENT |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by Nobody: 12:24pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
adeh39:go get one quick |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by Nobody: 12:38pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by Nobody: 12:41pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by naijadanny: 12:43pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
MzMayD:I think she would need more than one. By the way, have u gotten urs? |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by Nobody: 12:49pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by mystiqueDZ(f): 5:44pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
No thank you |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by nikkyshyne(f): 8:54pm On Jun 08, 2015 |
Hmmm..looks awesome. Let's see if it will gain popularity. |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by nbolaji(m): 1:00pm On Aug 01, 2015 |
nikkyshyne:I have them for sell.. |
Re: Ladies, Say Goodbye Sanitary Pads And Tampons! Welcome Period Panties! by nbolaji(m): 1:02pm On Aug 01, 2015 |
I have this panties for sell... Buzz me on WhatsApp if interested 08061672099 |
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