Period Poverty
What is period poverty?
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, and clean facilities for menstruation, often due to financial hardship.
How many people menstruate each month?
2 billion
Where can you go if you are in need?
School bathrooms, school nurse, food pantry
At what age do most girls typically start their period?
Around 12 years old.
(However, it can start anywhere between 8 and 16 years of age.)
What can you donate?
Pads, tampons, and monetary donation
Which country was the first to make menstrual products free for all women and girls in 2020?
Scotland was the first country to make menstrual products free for all women and girls in 2020.
How many people globally are estimated to experience period poverty? (Percentage)
It is estimated that one in four people with periods experience period poverty. (25%)
around 400,000
What hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen.
(Estrogen levels fluctuate throughout the cycle, influencing ovulation and menstruation.)
What color are the boxes?
Which U.S. state was the first to eliminate the "tampon tax," a sales tax on menstrual products?
New York was the first U.S. state to eliminate the "tampon tax" in 2016.
What percentage of teens feel personally affected by negative associations of menstruation?
59%
What is the Free Products Law?
Illinois law requiring free Menstrual products in public universities and community colleges
How long does the typical menstruation cycle last?
28 days
How many classrooms have boxes?
20
How many states still tax Menstrual products?
18 states
What percentage of girls in low-income countries miss school due to a lack of access to menstrual hygiene products?
40% Many girls in low-income areas face challenges with access to sanitary products, leading to missed school days, which can impact their education and future opportunities.
What year did Illinois eliminate the Tampon tax?
2016
How much blood, on average, does a person lose during a typical menstrual period?
Around 30-40 milliliters (2-3 tablespoons).
(The amount can vary, but the average is typically around 30-40 milliliters.)
What organization are we donating to?
Sarah's Inn
In which U.S. city did the first "period pantry" open, offering free menstrual products to anyone in need?
Columbus, Ohio in 2017
How much money does a women typically spend on period products throughout their lifetime?
around $18,000
How many women live in Illinois?
Which part of menstruation is known as the luteal phase?
The phase after ovulation and before the start of menstruation.
(The luteal phase typically lasts about 14 days and is when progesterone levels rise to prepare the uterus for a possible pregnancy.)
When does the Tampon Drive end?
March 5