Understanding the Tampon Tax
In the United States, numerous states still impose sales tax on menstrual products, classifying them as non-essential items. The Alliance for Period Supplies and other advocacy organizations are leading the charge to abolish this discriminatory tax.
The Economic Impact
This classification implies that basic hygiene is a luxury, placing an unfair financial burden on those who menstruate. For low-income individuals, this added cost can mean the difference between purchasing necessary period products and affording food or housing.
A Barrier to Essential Care
Momentum is building as more states recognize the inequity of the tampon tax and move toward repeal. Continued advocacy and public awareness are crucial to ensure that essential healthcare products are accessible to all. Read the full advocacy report at Alliance for Period Supplies
Building Momentum for Repeal
The tampon tax isn't just a financial burden; it's a structural inequality that penalizes individuals simply for their biology.
The Global Cost of Period Poverty
The Scale of Period Poverty Period poverty — the lack of access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities — affects an estimated 500 million people worldwide every month. According
The Reality of Menstruating While Unhoused
A Crisis Within a Crisis For the estimated 580,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night in the United States, managing a menstrual period is not an inconvenience — it
Period Equity in Schools: A Necessity, Not a Luxury
The Hidden Dropout Factor Every school district in America stocks toilet paper, soap, and paper towels in student restrooms as a matter of course. Yet menstrual products — equally necessary