Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Maya Wen Menstrual poverty disproportionately affects women of low-income and rural backgrounds, directly affecting a woman’s health and education, exacerbating financial struggles. Indigenous women, for example, have a smaller range of menstrual products to select from, and periods and pads tend to be more expensive at local stores … Continue reading Periods at a Price: The Economic Barriers Behind Menstrual Poverty