Round Table China Unqualified sanitary pads
Dec 2, 2024
Fei Fei, a passionate advocate for women's health and hygiene, joins Niu Honglin and Laiming to shed light on alarming quality issues surrounding sanitary pads in China. They discuss misleading product measurements, exposing how many pads don't meet advertised lengths, which frustrates consumers. A rising public discourse on hygiene standards raises awareness about these personal products, transforming attitudes towards menstruation. The episode emphasizes the emotional and economic implications of poor-quality pads, demanding transparency and better standards for women's health.
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Generational Shift
- Laiming recalls older generations using folded toilet paper as sanitary pads.
- This illustrates a shift in product dependence over just a few decades.
Hidden Pads
- Niu Honglin recounted buying sanitary pads discreetly as a young girl, using a black plastic bag to hide them.
- This highlights the past stigma surrounding menstruation.
Fading Stigma
- Social stigma around menstruation is fading as women openly discuss their needs.
- This shift promotes more scientific experiments and product reviews, improving product quality.