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Are you supposed to throw away pads? The essential guide to hygienic disposal

According to the National Geographic Society, an estimated 500 billion disposable menstruation items are used worldwide annually, highlighting the massive scale of menstrual waste. Proper disposal is crucial for hygiene and environmental health, which raises the question: are you supposed to throw away pads in the trash or can they be flushed? The simple answer is to always dispose of them in a bin, never the toilet.