Promoting access to no- or low-cost period products can support learners' mental and physical health and wellness and decrease stigma and shame around a sensitive issue.
An October 2023 study found 20 percent of female college students were not familiar with the term 'period poverty,' but 19 percent said they had experienced it, having to choose between purchasing menstrual products or covering other expenses.
A 2021 study found women who frequently experienced period poverty were more likely to report moderate or severe depression compared to those who had never experienced period poverty.
Many states require that public schools provide menstrual products, but the practice isn't as common at the college level. Student groups and organizations have lobbied for changes within their institutions.
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