Hygiene & Homelessness

While good personal hygiene is well known to reduce risk of infectious disease and improve mental health, access to hygiene products and behaviors among people experiencing homelessness in the United States generally receives little attention. When accessible,...

Financial Abuse and Period Poverty

Financial abuse is a common form of domestic violence. A financial abuser will take control of all household resources, limiting or cutting off the victim’s access to assets. Financial abuse can perpetuate Period Poverty. Menstrual hygiene items are expensive, adding...

Menstruation & the Brain

For the first time, scientists are observing structural, brain-wide changes related to menstruation. A woman’s brain may change slightly every month, which is directly connected to her menstrual cycles. It is believed both the gray and white matter in the brain...

The Power of the Pad: Period Poverty & Human Trafficking

For thousands of American girls, access to monthly period products means uninterrupted attendance at school. This can have lasting impacts on far more than just their education. School provides a safe, protected space, particularly for children living in...

Heading To Campus In The Era Of Period Poverty

For many recent high school graduates, starting life on a 2 or 4 year college campus can bring unexpected financial challenges, including Period Poverty. College may be the first time a young adult is responsible for their own finances and it is not uncommon to forget...