'Do I want to eat and be full, or how can I ration my menstrual products so they can last the duration of my period?' MenstrualHygieneDay
women may have been forced to make the same choice as Taylor. For most people, getting their period is little more than an annoyance, filled with uncomfortable cramps and bloating. But for people experiencing homelessness, getting your period can lead to stress, embarrassment, missing meals, and missing opportunities.
Menstruation becomes a physical challenge for people experiencing homelessness, but it's also a mental and social one. Taylor noted that some women feel stigmatized because of their periods, particularly when they don't have a way to contain them. That stigma, the founders ofan organic menstrual product company that gives one box of tampons to people experiencing homelessness for every box bought, can perpetuate the cycle of homelessness.
"I feel like people weren't open about [talking about periods]. Even when I went to school, there were no resources for me to get that," Stephanie said. "I definitely believe there's a stigma. Now, we still have a tax on tampons and pads. People don't view it as an actual need as much as should be.
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