Health May 04 Period products can contain hazardous ingredients. Some states are requiring more transparent labeling By Erica Zurek, KFF Health News
Economy Jul 08 How the ongoing national tampon shortage may worsen period poverty A severe shortage of tampons alongside sharp price increases have sparked concerns that lower-income women may have difficulty accessing menstrual products. By Marni Sommer, The Conversation
Health Jun 18 Watch 4:15 Scarcity of tampon products drives consumer frustration Tampons are the latest addition to the growing list of out-of-stock items in states all across the country. Supply chain woes have left many shelves sparse, and the products have become more expensive, making it equally hard to find affordable… By Lisa Desjardins, Winston Wilde
Economy Jun 16 Simultaneous shortages of formula, tampons and child care hit parents hard "For women and children, there is not enough support."… By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th
World Jan 01 UK abolishes ‘sexist’ tax on women’s sanitary products The move to eliminate sales taxes on women's sanitary products was widely praised by women's rights advocates as well as proponents of the country's departure from the European Union. By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
May 27 Column: Why a monthly period is especially hard for millions of women around the world By Marni Sommer, The Conversation Menstruation is a pronounced burden for women in low-income countries and those who are displaced. Continue reading