A friend recently laughed about the time she was unloading the groceries and absent-mindedly put a box of tampons in the freezer, leading her pre-teen daughter to inquire whether they worked better when cold. We all have our stories – ranging from the funny to the mildly embarrassing to the mortifying – that revolve around menstrual […]
Here’s How Much a Woman’s Period Will Cost Her Over a Lifetime
A recent experiment shed light on the “pink tax,” or the price discrepancy that comes with purchasing female-branded products that are essentially identical to male products. But how about the extra cost that comes with a biological function women cannot control? Women’s monthly periods are costing them much more than the pain of menstrual cramps. […]
For Homeless Women, Having a Period Isn’t a Hassle—it’s a Nightmare
Image via Jay Black This post first appeared on VICE UK. No woman actively looks forward to getting her period. Even after decades of menstruating, it can be a painful, expensive hassle every month that leaves you feeling completely flattened. But if you’re a woman living on the street, having a period isn’t a hassle—it’s […]
For Homeless Women, Getting Their Period Is One of the Most Difficult Challenges
TODOR TSVETKOV VIA GETTY IMAGES Homeless women typically know where to find a safe place to sleep or a hot meal to eat. But when it comes to taking care of their feminine hygiene needs, they often have nowhere to turn. Tampons and sanitary pads usually top the list of needs at shelters, since they’re […]