Providing access to feminine hygiene products is not just a courtesy, it’s a need, and increasingly becoming law. Over 60 related bills have been passed in the last eight years, 30 of which are within the last two years. 30 states along with DC, have laws easing access to menstrual supplies. When women and girls lack access to adequate products, they may improvise or use products for longer than recommended, leading to potential adverse health effects. The cost of these supplies can be a barrier as well. It can impact participation in school or force women to choose between feminine hygiene products and basic necessities.
