In a time when our reproductive rights are under attack, legislation like this is crucial and just one step toward ensuring menstrual equity. “The default has been to ignore the needs of people who menstruate,” adds Lisa White, director, strategy and operations at Period Law. “[Menstrual equity] includes eliminating the tampon tax and providing free access to menstrual products in schools, as well as in prisons and jails, where lack of access heightens indignities for incarcerated women. Shelters, too, must ensure access to these essential products, just like they do for other necessities.”
