Feminine hygiene products are personal care products used for women's hygiene during menstruation, vaginal discharge, or other bodily functions related to the vulva and vagina. Products that are used during menstruation may also be called menstrual hygiene products, including menstrual pads, tampons, pantyliners, menstrual cups, menstrual sponges and period panties.

Feminine hygiene products are either disposable or reusable. Sanitary napkins, tampons, and pantyliners are disposable feminine hygiene products. Menstrual cups, cloth menstrual pads, period panties, and sponges are reusable feminine hygiene products.

Feminine hygiene products also include products meant to cleanse the vulva or vagina, such as douches, feminine wipes, and soap.

Disposable:

Reusable:

The environmental impact of each product varies enormously: In a lifetime, a menstruating woman in developed countries can use between 5,000 and 15,000 pads and tampons creating about 400 pounds of packaging.

Tampons may have a higher environmental impact due to the presence of non-biodegradable materials like plastic applicators and synthetic fibers. the most environmentally friendly option is considered to be the menstrual cup.

The different products may carry different health risks, some of which might be proven, others speculative.