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Exploring the Essentials of a Period Dignity Washroom
Let’s talk about something super important (but often whispered about) – menstrual health and hygiene. It’s 2024, folks, and it’s time we made public spaces more welcoming for everyone, including menstruators! Enter the superhero of this story: the Period Dignity Washroom. So, what’s the scoop on these game-changers? Let’s dive in, shall we?
A Hygienic Spot to Manage Periods
Imagine you’re out and about, living your best life, but then – bam – period drama strikes. People aren’t always expecting their periods, and even if their cycle is predictable, a lot of menstruators live with conditions and factors that have a huge impact on the predictability of their cycle. This is where Period Dignity Washrooms swoop in! They’re clean, they’re safe, and they’re all about giving menstruators a stress-free, private, clean experience.
The Ultimate Must-Haves for a Period Dignity Washroom
These aren’t your average restrooms. Oh no – Period Dignity washrooms are equipped with amenities that make the menstrual experience as uneventful and peaceful as possible so everyone can go about their day as planned.
1. Touch-free Disposal Bins: Right next to the toilet, there should be a high-capacity, hands-free, covered bin where menstruators can toss their waste without touching anything. Proper menstrual waste disposal bins have an automatic or foot-pedal operation so that waste can easily go in and an internal flap so that no one has to see other people’s waste. Some washrooms might be better suited to a wall-mounted touch-free bin, which is a great option for spaces that need to be cleaned frequently or anywhere tight on floor space.
Bonus points are given for all-natural waste treatment that kills pathogens and odours with its vapour action.
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2. Free Period Products: Because nobody should have to do a MacGyver move with toilet paper. They should be easily accessible to everyone who steps foot in the washroom. High five for inclusivity!
Bonus points for a dispenser with a high capacity and organic, sustainably made period products with a donation program fueled by purchases!
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3. Individual, Single-Use Disposal Bags: Some menstruators don’t want to touch their used period products. This may be because they’re wearing white pants and don’t want to transfer blood to their clothes, or it could be that they were taught it was toxic and are living with that stigma. Either way, these people are likely flushing and clogging your toilets, causing costly damage.
Providing a single-use disposal bag will eliminate all the reasons people flush and make disposal clean and simple.
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4. Toilet Seat Sanitiser: Who needs flimsy paper covers when you can zap those germs away with a quick spritz? Cleanliness
Have you heard of “the hover method” of evacuating the bladder, resulting in urine spray all over toilet seats? Since women and girls have to sit down to go, and the whole world is squeamish about germs, many have decided that it’s better to squat over the seat rather than sit. The result is a very wet, very disgusting toilet seat that no menstruator wants to sit on.
Adding a toilet seat sanitiser dispenser next to each toilet ensures that every user can get rid of germs before sitting down and remove any reason to hover. Everyone will thank you for this one.
Here is what one Reddit user says in a plea to the universe to keep toilet seats clean. Our solution is infinitely better than toilet paper, though.
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What NOT To Do
What you won’t find are germ-covered, rusty boxes or overflowing trash cans that seem like they belong in a horror movie. Nope, they’re banished (and always overflowing)!
The Cherry on Top
It’s not just about having fancy features; it’s about respect and support. These washrooms are a big hug saying, “We got you,” making everyone feel seen and cared for.
In a nutshell, Period Dignity Washrooms are more than just a place to deal with your period. They’re a forward-thinking step towards making everyone feel supported and dignified, no matter what time of the month it is. Here’s to making menstruation less of a hassle and more of a “Hey, no biggie!” in public spaces.
This blog was created using AI and edited by a human.
