A sanitary napkin, also called a sanitary towel, sanitary pad, menstrual pad, or pad, is a type of cloth used by women used to stop menstrual blood from passing through clothes. It is put in underwear so that people don't see it. They are often disposable. Most sanitary napkins are made of plastic.

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