California’s Menstrual Equity for All Act and What it Means for Period Poverty

As of today, nearly 25%, or 500 million, of women around the world do not have access to menstrual health products and education. Despite affecting such a large population of women across the world, this issue known as period poverty is rarely talked about in the context of global health. The U.S. is not exempt from this issue. The Pink Tax, a price discrepancy between products marketed to women despite the nearly identical, cheaper versions marketed to men, is a huge reason for this.

Featured, StateAkshitha MamidiFebruary 3, 2022period poverty, menstrual health, UC Davis, Period, pink tax, Menstrual Equity for All Act, Endometriosis, PCOS, Davis PeriodComment