Facts About Period Poverty

1 in 3 menstruating individuals struggled to purchase period products within the past year due to lack of income.

1 in 4 low-income menstruating individuals report missing work, school or similar events due to lack of access to period supplies.

Lack of access to period supplies is linked to using substitute products (toilet tissue or socks), stretching product usage, and missing important events.

*Source: 2018 U by Kotex survey conducted with YouGov

88%

of menstruating individuals agree that period products are a basic necessity

4%

of menstruating individuals are aware of a local resource where free or reduced cost period supplies are available