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What Is Period Poverty?
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, sanitation facilities, and education due to economic or social barriers. It affects those who menstruate by limiting their ability to manage their periods safely, hygienically, and with dignity—impacting their health, education, and overall well-being.
Equality & Empowerment Through Access
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, sanitation facilities, and education due to economic or social barriers. It affects those who menstruate by limiting their ability to manage their periods safely, hygienically, and with dignity—impacting their health, education, and overall well-being.
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Lack of Menstrual Products
Many individuals struggle to afford or obtain sanitary pads or tampons, often improvising with inadequate alternatives or skipping products entirely.
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Stigma and Shame
Menstruation remains a taboo topic, fueling stigma that isolates individuals already struggling with access to care.
What Does Bodyform Do?
At Bodyform, we are committed to tackling period poverty through meaningful advocacy and action. We partner with non-profits to provide product donations, lead educational initiatives to break menstrual taboos, and strive to ensure that cost or stigma never stands in the way of care and dignity.
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Health Risks
Insufficient access can result in health risks such as infections and skin irritations from using unclean materials or infrequent changes.
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Impact on Work and Productivity
Many individuals struggle to afford or obtain sanitary pads or tampons, often improvising with inadequate alternatives or skipping products entirely.
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Education Disruption
Inadequate access often leads to missed school days for young girls, hindering their education and deepening inequalities.
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Social and Economic Implications
Limited access reinforces existing inequalities and perpetuates a cycle of poverty through restricted educational and work opportunities.
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