Period Stigma

Declassified Menstruation Survival Guide

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

Some of these old wives tales can make that time of the month even worse.…

August 29, 2023

in an article about period poverty, a drawing of pads, tampons and U.S. dollar signs.

Period Poverty Is a Hidden Crisis Affecting Women in the United States

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

The unnecessarily high cost of menstruation products poses a large issue for low-income women across the country.…

October 3, 2022

Illustration of people wearing various menstrual products, subverting period stigma

Period Stigma Still Persists, but Some Businesses Are Trying To Change That

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

It’s basic biology, but society still insists on preserving the antiquated taboo through shame and financial oppression. Some companies are rising up to tackle the issue.…

March 3, 2022

5 Organizations to Support If You Just Watched ‘Period. End of Sentence.’

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

'Period. End of Sentence.' And the beginning of her future.…

June 19, 2019

In Debate Over the Tampon Tax, States Look to Schools

Alex Johnson, New York University

Across the country, a handful of states and pioneering student groups have paved the way for no-cost tampons and other feminine hygiene products.…

March 27, 2018

Political Science Major Ana Diaz Transforms Feminine Hygiene

Political Science Major Ana Diaz Is Transforming Feminine Hygiene

Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College

Diaz started 'Tampons, Period' to provide women with hygiene products anywhere on campus.…

February 20, 2017

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