The Hidden Crisis: How Period Poverty Affects Everyday Life
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For millions of people worldwide, getting a period is more than just a monthly inconvenience—it’s a financial burden. The inability to afford basic menstrual products, known as period poverty, affects students, low-income families, and people experiencing homelessness.
At othercare, we believe access to period products is a basic human right. By raising awareness and taking action, we can ensure that no one has to miss school, work, or important life moments just because they lack the supplies they need.
Understanding Period Poverty
🚨 What is Period Poverty?
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual products, education, and proper sanitation. It’s not just about affordability—it’s also about social stigma, lack of resources, and inadequate menstrual health education.
📊 How Common is It?
According to a study by Alliance for Period Supplies:
🔹 1 in 4 teens in the U.S. has missed class due to lack of period products.
🔹 Nearly 22 million women in the U.S. live in poverty and struggle to afford period supplies.
🔹 Most public assistance programs, like SNAP and WIC, don’t cover menstrual products, leaving many without options.
The Devastating Effects of Period Poverty
🎓 Missed Education
Without access to period products, students skip school, fall behind in their studies, and struggle with confidence in academic settings.
💼 Workplace Struggles
Lack of menstrual supplies forces employees to leave work early or miss shifts, reducing earning potential and financial stability.
💜 Physical & Mental Health Risks
Some individuals resort to using makeshift solutions like toilet paper, rags, or even newspaper, increasing the risk of infections and long-term health issues.
Fighting Period Poverty: How You Can Help
💡 Advocate for Change – Support organizations like PERIOD.org, which works to end period poverty through advocacy, education, and direct product distribution.
💰 Support Menstrual Equity Policies – Push for legislation that makes period products free in schools, prisons, and public spaces.
🩸 Donate Period Products – Many shelters and food banks desperately need menstrual supplies.
Make an Impact with othercare
At othercare, we’re committed to ending period poverty by donating 5% of every purchase to support menstrual health initiatives. Your support helps:
✔ Provide free period products to those in need
✔ Fund menstrual education programs
✔ Advocate for better policies to promote menstrual equity
💜 No one should have to choose between food and period care. Let’s break the cycle of period poverty—together.
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