feminine hygiene

noun

: conditions and practices conducive to female genital and reproductive health
tips for maintaining feminine hygiene
—often used before another noun
feminine hygiene tips
feminine hygiene products [=products used for managing menstruation, for cleansing the genitals, etc.]

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The state legislature is considering a bill that would exempt diapers, wipes and feminine hygiene products from sales tax. — Mary Ramsey updated June 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 The average woman spends approximately $20 on feminine hygiene products per cycle − about $18,000 over her lifetime, according to estimates from The National Organization of Women. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Advocating for Women’s Health Women’s wellness is another core focus of this year’s social entrepreneurs who are building for-profit businesses to improve access to health services and feminine hygiene products. — Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 In fact, a 2024 report from the Drexel University College of Medicine shared that the average woman spends about $20 on feminine hygiene products per cycle, adding up to about $18,000 over her lifetime. — Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for feminine hygiene

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of feminine hygiene was in 1874

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“Feminine hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminine%20hygiene. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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