Morgan Hill Life, “Period Project Raises Awareness About Menstruation Stigmas” by Sophia Manzur

Morgan Hill Life, Community Voice Column, “Period Project raises awareness about menstruation stigmas,” by Sophia Manzur, grade 11

Period poverty is defined as the struggle those who have a menstrual cycle face while trying to afford menstrual products. Despite not being able to control a menstrual cycle, those who have one are still left to purchase products that some cannot afford. I believe that menstrual products should be an approved item to purchase using government subsidies or covered through medical insurance. To help alleviate this problem for our local community, I have started a school club called “That’s on Period Project.” Read more