That cotton tampon holds more than your period; it has absorbed a long political history.
The tampon, the pad, even the panty liner: Their path to invention wasn’t just challenging in the traditional sense. It was (and still is) downright riddled with stigma.
May 28 marks Menstrual Hygiene Day, a time to raise awareness around good feminine hygiene practices around the world and lessen the taboo around menstruating women and girls.
In some countries and regions, girls are not permitted to attend school when menstruating, which puts them at risk for falling behind. Other cultures isolate menstruating girls and women from men. Some have little to no access to feminine hygiene products at all, much less education about this natural and healthy bodily function. Read more…
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