Menstrual health
To this day, menstruation remains a controversial subject surrounded by shame, taboos, and stigma. We want to contribute to change this. And if we know one thing, it’s that collaboration is essential to achieve this change..
Did you know?
Women typically spend around seven to eight years of their lives menstruating, and on any given day more than 300 million women worldwide are menstruating.
Innovating for women's real needs
Female Engineering® is a femtech brand by Lindex, where over 70 years of experience in underwear and knowledge about the female body meet new technology. Together with scientists and partners, we develop a wide range of science-based products for all stages of life – period panties, swimwear with built-in menstrual protection, menopause clothing and more.
Read moreImproving access to clean water and sanitation
Access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene is essential for health and well-being, and an important foundation for gender equality. According to WHO, 2.1 billion people globally lack access to safe drinking water and 3.4 billion people lack safely managed sanitation. This disproportionately affects women and girls, limiting their opportunities and ability to reach their potential. For example, many girls miss school during their periods due to a lack of clean water and adequate sanitation facilities. Through our collaboration with WaterAid, we support efforts to improve access to clean water and sanitation in communities in Bangladesh.
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