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Should women's menstrual products be free?
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Couldn't agree more. Reasonable (free or low cost) access to menstrual care for something females cannot control should be available.
No.
Who's going to build and equip the factories to produce the product for free? And who's going to man these production lines for free?
Sanitary napkins don't exactly grow on trees ya know.
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I do wonder how women and girls manage in very remote places and/or un/under-developed countries, places. Or even in the "olden days" here; nothing's really mentioned about that in Lonesome Dove.
Who's going to build and equip the factories to produce the product for free? And who's going to man these production lines for free?
Sanitary napkins don't exactly grow on trees ya know.
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I do wonder how women and girls manage in very remote places and/or un/under-developed countries, places. Or even in the "olden days" here; nothing's really mentioned about that in Lonesome Dove.
In some underdeveloped nations women are forced to live in an outdoor shack during their periods, because they're considered unclean. In other developing nations menstrual products are too expensive, so they use things like cloths and wash them repeatedly. I think products should 100% be available to everyone that needs them and can't afford them. It's a disgrace that some women even in developed nations do without. I have a friend who I'm almost positive has PCOS, but she's so deathly afraid of doctors she won't get checked out, but hers are so heavy and last for almost a full month at a time. She races through pads like you wouldn't believe and she's low income. She sometimes has to do without and she'll force herself to just lie in her bathtub so she doesn't make a mess. It's terrible she's in that position. They should be readily available. I help her, I send her some as frequently as I can, but I'm living off of 26 hours of minimum wage a week because of my caregiver role, I don't have much to spare, so it's limited. She shouldn't have to worry because she can't afford things she needs, it's so cruel.No.
Who's going to build and equip the factories to produce the product for free? And who's going to man these production lines for free?
Sanitary napkins don't exactly grow on trees ya know.
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I do wonder how women and girls manage in very remote places and/or un/under-developed countries, places. Or even in the "olden days" here; nothing's really mentioned about that in Lonesome Dove.
It's so, so sad that your friend cannot choose to accept medical/advice; maybe she could/would talk to an RN or PA instead of a doctor?? If she could, MAYBE she could get some assistance with her "supply"?
It has often crossed my mind that these products are so readily available for the vast majority of women in most first-world countries.
She has had visits with ob-gyn doctors, RNs and PAs, she just fears the medical field. Very hard for her to go to basic appointments. She also doesn't have insurance, because despite being disabled from a vehicle accident, she keeps getting denied Medicaid and state assistance. So that worries her too
Yep, first world for sure, but for developing countries and those below that label it's near impossible to find help to afford them
Bad damned spot!! But since she's low-income, that SHOULD qualify her for some medical assistance??......I know, bureaucratic "cracks".
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I think if the government can afford to give free menstrual products, this should be the number one priority in the health budget and healthcare policy. If the spending on free menstrual products is too much for the government, I think this should be free at leat in community schools and colleges.
You would think so, but sadly no.Bad damned spot!! But since she's low-income, that SHOULD qualify her for some medical assistance??......I know, bureau "cracks".
I think they should be covered by medical insurance. If you don't have medical insurance then you should be able to get some form of assistance or maybe vouchers each month so you can go get some. These are basic needs of women, not a luxury.
It's not just women that menstruate btw. Some trans men menstruate and non binary people do too. Sure biologically they were assigned female at birth, but not everyone who has a uterus identifies as female. Anyways to answer the question at hand, yes menstrual products should absolutely be free.
Do you feel it is your duty to provide these explanations? I've seen them in a few other topics where a certain gender was mentioned.
Not a duty, but as trans people we're often excluded or ridiculed in any gender-related discussion, so sometimes it's important to point out the facts.Do you feel it is your duty to provide these explanations? I've seen them in a few other topics where a certain gender was mentioned.
Yeah but nobody was being excluded or ridiculed in this particular discussion, we were all simply discussing free or not free in regards to menstrual products. Them being called "women's menstrual products" seems appropriate because they are literally called "Feminine products" in the labeling / packaging of said products. When you go to the store, the aisle where these products are located are labeled "Feminine products" or "Feminine Care" as well. The terminology used is to describe biological females, nobody is calling their gender identity into question. I didn't see anyone here trying to tell men they cannot buy or use tampons.
Fair, but consider it from the viewpoint of a trans person who is very used to being on the 'outside' of most discussions. Sometimes it's reactionary to want or need to point out things that might seem obvious, but often get overlooked. It's not meant to be accusatory, it's just...an unfortunate side effect of trans life. Also to a trans man, for something of necessity to be called feminine is a bit of a slap in the face.Yeah but nobody was being excluded or ridiculed in this particular discussion, we were all simply discussing free or not free in regards to menstrual products. Them being called "women's menstrual products" seems appropriate because they are literally called "Feminine products" in the labeling / packaging of said products. When you go to the store, the aisle where these products are located are labeled "Feminine products" or "Feminine Care" as well. The terminology used is to describe biological females, nobody is calling their gender identity into question. I didn't see anyone here trying to tell men they cannot buy or use tampons.
Men have no choice over being bald. Should the government pay for free hair transplants? 😄
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