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* You can find '''tampons''' in certain stores, especially those that target foreigners, in larger Nepalese cities, like Kathmandu. However, they are less commonly used than pads, and the selection of available tampon brands available is rather limited. | * You can find '''tampons''' in certain stores, especially those that target foreigners, in larger Nepalese cities, like Kathmandu. However, they are less commonly used than pads, and the selection of available tampon brands available is rather limited. | ||
* While '''menstrual cups''' are not commonly sold in Nepal, there are some interesting initiatives and organizations working on the issue, which we list below: | * While '''menstrual cups''' are not commonly sold in Nepal, there are some interesting initiatives and organizations working on the issue, which we list below: | ||
** [http://www.putali-nepal.com/ Putali Nepal]: This organization is focused on starting a conversation about menstrual hygiene in Nepal as well as providing RubyCups to women in Nepal. | ** [http://www.putali-nepal.com/ Putali Nepal]: This organization is focused on starting a conversation about menstrual hygiene in Nepal as well as providing RubyCups to women in Nepal. Here's more information rom the organization (September 2017): "We sell and work with the brand Ruby Cup. You can purchase it in Kar.ma Coffee, a café in Jhamsikhel, Patan, which is involved in social projects working with local producers of coffee and supporting other projects like Dharti Mata, producer of reusable sanitary pads." "We sell the normal size, which is suitable for everyone. In case of a special request of e.g. young girls we have a few samples of the small size available. It comes in the colors pink and blue and costs Nrs. 2200." "Besides making Ruby Cup available for individuals our main focus lies on the education about menstrual hygiene management and Ruby Cup, since menstrual cups are a new method for periods in Nepal. We give trainings to staff members of organisations working in the field of reproductive health or women empowerment and groups of women of all ages. In our 2-3 hours sessions our Nepali trainers Saniya and Shristi teach them about the usage of Ruby Cup (insertion, removal, cleaning, storing) and create a platform for every single participant to speak about personal experiences. For many of them this moment is the first time they speak about the topic of menstruation. Besides we give a short review of what periods are and give tips for maintaining menstrual hygiene in the Nepali cultural context. Another tool to train younger girls and boys is the Menstupedia Comic book. We sell it to organisations which use it for their work in schools and communities in whole Nepal. We ourselves give trainings in schools in Kathmandu Valley with this resource. " | ||
** [https://www.gofundme.com/diva-cups-for-nepal DivaCups for Nepal]: This is a GoFundMe campaign from a female traveler who wanted to bring DivaCups to Nepal. | ** [https://www.gofundme.com/diva-cups-for-nepal DivaCups for Nepal]: This is a GoFundMe campaign from a female traveler who wanted to bring DivaCups to Nepal. | ||