By: Anusha

Anusha
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:02:44 +0000

In reply to Tony.” target=”_blank” title=”/2018/11/student-group-to-petition-for-free-menstrual-products-in-all-restrooms/comment-page-1/#comment-107349″>Tony.”>/2018/11/student-group-to-petition-for-free-menstrual-products-in-all-restrooms/comment-page-1/#comment-107349″>Tony.

Actually, almost half of all college students are food insecure. If students can’t afford food, they most definitely can’t afford menstrual products. Menstrual Hygiene is a right, and not a luxury. Periods are one of the leading reasons girls miss school in the U.S. and we believe that a woman’s natural need should not pose as a barrier to her getting an education. In addition, the lack of access to menstrual products even leaves many menstruators more susceptible to acquiring toxic shock syndrome, due to wearing tampons over the 6-8 hour recommended period, which is a serious health concern. It’s a shame that menstrual products are seen as luxury items, rather than medical necessities when over half of the population menstruates once a month for an average of forty years of their life. This is really a fight for gender equality.