For many, a monthly period means more than just physical discomfort—it brings financial stress. The average person who menstruates will spend thousands over their lifetime on tampons, pads, liners, and pain relief products. But for those already struggling to make ends meet, even basic period care becomes a luxury.
💸 How Much Does Period Care Really Cost?
According to a report by U by Kotex, nearly two-thirds of low-income women in the U.S. were unable to afford period products during the previous year. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology estimates that the average person spends around $13.25 a month on period products—adding up to over $6,000 in a lifetime.
These expenses may seem manageable to some, but for others, choosing between a box of pads and a warm meal is a monthly reality.
🚫 The Pink Tax & Period Inequality
Although some states have made progress by eliminating the “pink tax” on menstrual products, period care is still taxed as a luxury item in over 20 U.S. states. This perpetuates gender-based inequality and deepens the burden on underserved communities.
Lack of access leads to missed school, work, and social activities—a phenomenon known as period poverty, which disproportionately affects students, unhoused individuals, and low-income families.
🛒 How Can You Help?
1. Support brands that give back. Brands like othercare donate a portion of every purchase to charitable programs that provide hygiene products to those in need.
2. Donate to period poverty initiatives such as Alliance for Period Supplies, National Diaper Bank Network, or our very own Naturalena Foundation.
3. Contact your state lawmakers to advocate for tax-free period products and improved public access.
💖 othercare’s Mission: Access for All
With every item you purchase at othercare, you're helping someone else get the care they deserve. Whether it’s through our buy-one-give-one program or direct community donations, your support turns products into purpose.
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