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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
In Sri Lanka, there are many stigmas and misunderstandings attached to menstruation. One Sri Lankan woman reports, "They teach about menstruation is Health and Physical Science but it is no way sufficient." You can read [http://www.bakamoono.lk/en/hiv/922/menstruation-cultural-beliefs-and-practices this article] about beliefs and practices attached to menstruation in Sri Lanka.


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


In Sri Lanka, pads and pantyliners are widely available. The pads tend to be rather bulky, and many are cheaply made. While you can find tampons, they're not widely available. As for menstrual cups, there are no known sellers of major brands (i.e. DivaCup, MoonCup, LadyCup, Lunette) in Sri Lanka, so you should look to buy a menstrual cup online through an international seller.
In Sri Lanka, pads are widely available in supermarkets, pharmacies, grocery stories and boutiques. The leading brands are Eva, Fems and Whisper. The pads brands tend to be bulky, and some are cheaply made. Tampons are rarely available, and some people in Sri Lanka report that they don't seem to be available at all. In the past, people saw Ria tampons in the markets, but they're not sure if they're available anymore. As for menstrual cups, there are no known sellers of major brands (i.e. DivaCup, MoonCup, LadyCup, Lunette) in Sri Lanka, so you should look to buy a menstrual cup online through an international seller.


===Costs===
===Costs===

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