Brands i.e., Kotex, Always & StayFree continue to increase their prices on pads in every country you can find their products. Whether in the U.S., U.K., Africa, or South America, the price of menstual products are extremely unaffordable for the average person. Take into consideration that the average person who menstruates can begin their cycles as early as 9 years old until they reach menopause age near 50 years old. That is an average of 40 years of menstruation regardless of children bearing years. 40 years of an average of 3 to 7 days of bleeding per month. The math is not an exaggeration but a truth that has been ignored as a result of Western colonization.

Solutions?

Research organizations, brands and activists in your country or city areas to support the fight against period poverty by pushing government leaders to provide tax-free legislation of female menstruation products, lower costs and more scientific research conducted by women in reproductive health. With the power of social media, new brands are emerging every year to provide chemical-free, affordable products as well as organizations that receive donated funds to donate free products to people in need. Engage with indigenous communities and elders from indigenous groups who have knowledge of their rites that were once used to support menstruation cycle safety to create modern ways to distribute products efficiently. Developing training programs for young girls to learn how to make menstruation pads, teas, foods and natural practices to aid in their health.