Menstruation is a normal physiological process. It involves the shedding of the uterine wall, which comes out in the form of blood and mucus. Even in this 21 st century, there are many misconceptions and social taboos attached to it, often resulting the young girls being ignorant of menstrual hygiene. Menstrual hygiene is not only important for good reproductive health, but also for preventing diseases like urinary tract infections and bacterial vaginosis. Menstrual hygiene is much more than access to sanitary napkins. It also includes psychological support that ensures an environment where women can manage their menstruation with dignity. Earlier women used to manage their menstrual flow by isolating themselves and using cloths and leaves to absorb the flow. Not surprisingly, these all methods were eco-friendly. As women started moving out of their homes to earn, these methods were no more supportive. Thus, it gave birth to Sanitary Napkins. These napkins proved to be the right choice for working women to manage menstrual flow at workplace. However, these were no longer sustainable. A sanitary napkin takes around 500-800 years to decompose, being a petroleum product. A single woman can produce an up-to125 kg of waste throughout her menstruating years. Alone in India, 44,125 million kilos of waste is being generated by 353 million women. In such a scenario, it is the high time to bring change in our methods of menstrual waste management. There are many alternatives available in the market such as menstrual cups, organic tampons, period panty underwear, and reusable sanitary pads. I will briefly discuss these measures one by one. 1. Menstrual Cups It is a small, flexible cup made up of latex or silicon rubber. Unlike a sanitary napkin, instead of absorbing the flow, the blood simply drips into the cup. To remove it, pull the stem sticking out the bottom and pinch the base to release the seal. Wash the cup in the soap water and place it again, sterilize the cup in boiling water, at the end of the cycle. A menstrual cup lasts for around five years. Again, a taboo exists with it. Many women believe that they might lose virginity if they use the menstrual cup. This is a completely baseless argument. However, care must be taken while using it. It needs to be changed every 10-12 hours. 2. Organic Tampoons A tampon is cylindrical in shape and placed internally, inside the vaginal canal. Once inserted appropriately, it absorbs the flow and expands in size. Depending on the flow, it needs to be changed every 4-6 hours, or as it gets saturated with blood. 3. Period- Panty Underwear They are usually worn with tampons and menstrual cups. It looks just like our regular panties but is better. Thinx absorbs the flow and can be reused after washing. However, great care is needed while washing. It should be pre-washed in cold water to keep the laundry clean and hygienic. 4. Reusable Sanitary Pads They are lesser expensive than disposable pads. Generally, they are made from layers of absorbent fabrics such as cotton or hemp, which are washed during menstruation or post-birth bleeding. Cloth-menstrual pads are hand/ machine washed and then dried under sunlight. Sunlight prevents microbial growth and acts as a disinfectant. If the sterilization of pads is not done properly, it can cause re-infection. They create very little overall waste compared to disposable pads.