According to the National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management(NFSSM) Alliance, menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is about creating an ecosystem that allows for women and girls experiencing menstruation, to do so in a safe and dignified way. This includes:
- Awareness on the biological process, the need to practice safe and hygienic menstruation and on the products available;
- Access to safe hygienic products at affordable prices;
- Usage - Having access to gender friendly sanitation facilities affording privacy to change the materials for protection; and engaging in correct usage of products;
- Disposal - Having facilities to dispose of used menstrual materials in a dignified and environmentally safe manner