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There is little social stigma attached to menstruation in Vietnam, where both pads and tampons are available. But there is not yet widespread knowledge of alternative menstrual products, like menstrual cups or menstrual underwear. The country does not have a massive range of international or foreign brands, so these products are not yet on Vietnam's radar. But this could easily change in the coming years as the economy grows and the government continues to ease restrictions on foreign investment. | There is little social stigma attached to menstruation in Vietnam, where both pads and tampons are available. But there is not yet widespread knowledge of alternative menstrual products, like menstrual cups or menstrual underwear. The country does not have a massive range of international or foreign brands, so these products are not yet on Vietnam's radar. But this could easily change in the coming years as the economy grows and the government continues to ease restrictions on foreign investment. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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* One of the biggest stores (a hyper-store, actually) in Hanoi is called Big-C Supermarket; it has a few locations in the city and seems to sell virtually everything. | * One of the biggest stores (a hyper-store, actually) in Hanoi is called Big-C Supermarket; it has a few locations in the city and seems to sell virtually everything. | ||
* As a warning, some (not all) tampons in Hanoi may be scented -- so check the labeling if you want scent-free. | * As a warning, some (not all) tampons in Hanoi may be scented -- so check the labeling if you want scent-free. | ||
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* If you're interested in menstrual cups, here are some resources to check out in Vietnam: | |||
** [https://www.facebook.com/lintimate/ Lintimate] is (potentially) the only the only company in Vietnam that officially distributes Lincup. They charge 750,000 VND and send you the cup in the mail. | |||
** [http://cocnguyetsan.com/sibell-cup.hml Si-bell cup] (soft cup from France - official retailer), get 2 free sterilising tablets. HOTLINE: 090 208 3098, Email: | |||
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/Review-c%E1%BB%91c-nguy%E1%BB%87t…/ | |||
** Lunette cup (semi hard cup from Finland-offical retailer): "I went to their company to see the cup and asked few questions, they seemed really professional about everything. They also gave me 2 free cup wipes." [http://hoanggiatns.com Công ty TNHH MTV Thương mại và Dịch vụ Hoàng Gia], Address: Tầng 1, tòa nhà Ocean Park Building, số 1 Đào Duy Anh, Đống Đa, Hà Nội. (Thứ 2 - 6: 8h30 - 16h30)., Hotline: 0904399599, Email: info@hoanggiatns.vn | |||
** [http://www.cocnguyetsan.vn/ Coc Nguyet San]: They sell Yuuki cup, Moon cup, Meluna cup, LadyCup, DivaCup. Ms.Mai Zalo-Viber: 01689.338.135, Email: shopgoixinh@gmail.com - Skype: Maidt.vtm, Facebook: www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsan.de, Facebook: www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsanchophunu | |||
** [http://cocnguyetsaneu.com/ Coc Nguyet Saneu]: They sell Meluna cup, Yuuki cup, Lady cup, Fluer cup, EVA cup. CỐC NGUỴỆT SAN NHẬP KHẨU, Trụ Sở Chính: 105/3b An Dương Vương. Tây Hồ. Hà Nội, Hotline: 098.383.1299 - 090.171.3883, http://facebook.com/cocnguyetsaneu | |||
** [https://www.facebook.com/cocnguyetsanmooncup Coc Nguyet San MoonCup]: Give them a facebook msg or call: 0988917903 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||