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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

Period Pants, Sustainable Menstruation and the Research Behind It

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Over the past few years, menstruation products that reduce plastic waste have increased in popularity. How do they actually work?…

November 23, 2020

It’s Time We Make Feminine Products Free

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

And no, I don't mean tax free.…

August 25, 2018

4 Feminine Products to Replace Tampons and Pads

Alida Siebken, Radford University

With unsafe materials used in feminine products, what are your other options?…

December 27, 2017

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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