Period Facts
Length of the Average Period
5 days (Range:2-7)
Gender based price disparity on products and services for woman
Pink Tax
What is Period Poverty?
the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products; water; soap; and private, safe, clean sanitation services to manage menstrual cycles.
How Often a Menstrual Product Should be Changed?
Every 3-5 hours (depending on flow).
What can you use if you want to swim on your period?
tampons, menstrual cups, period bathing suits
Most Used Period Product
pads
When was HST removed from feminine care products?
July 1, 2015
What continent suffers the most lack of affordable menstrual products?
Africa (Countries: Algeria, Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria)
If tampon or pad is left in/on for more than 8 hours you can be exposed to?
toxic shock syndrome
What products are more environmentally friendly?
reusable pads, menstrual cups and period underwear
Periods Stop at This Age (term and age)
menopause;age 45-55
What is the main struggle for young menstruators who live in period poverty? (name at least one)
Missing school, lack of education, unsanitary products, shame
What country has the most accessible (in terms of affordability) menstrual products?
United Kingdom
Stress, Eating Disorders, Travel, Hormonal Changes (amongst many more), Menstrual Diseases, Weight fluctuations
What are reasons for Irregular Periods?
Where should you dispose of tampons and pads?
In the garbage or receptacle but NOT in the toilet
11-12 years old
What products (not tampons, pads, cups etc..) do menstruators use as replacement products while living in period poverty?
socks, newspapers, toilet paper
What is a major issue affiliated with period poverty that affects 2.3 billion people globally and prevents sanitary use of products?
Lack of clean water and toilets
What are some ways to alleviate period cramps?
Hot water bottle, warm compress, Chamomile tea, warm bath, gentle exercise
$5,000
What hormone is elevated during the menstrual cycle?
estrogen
When were tampons and pad offered for free at the TDSB?
August 2019
In some rural areas of countries affected by period poverty, what resource is used to make pads? (Hint: it is not cloth, paper, or cotton)
Dried up cow dung
What does PMS stand for?
What year were disposable pads introduced?
1896.