by admin | Feb 13, 2025 | Resources
Generational poverties – like Period Poverty – perpetuate cycles of economic inequality, limiting opportunities for upward mobility. Chronic poverty can result in a lack of financial literacy passed down from parents to children, hindering economic...
by admin | Feb 13, 2025 | Resources
Period Poverty impacts individuals’ economic prospects and has wider implications for society as a whole. Reduced Workforce Participation: Without routine access to menstrual hygiene products, women are often forced to miss work, limiting opportunities for...
by admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Resources
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,...
by admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Resources
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...
by admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Resources
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...
by admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Resources
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...
