Scotland is now a big step closer to becoming the first country in the world to make tampons and pads free to anyone who needs them.
In a world where women's periods are still rarely discussed in public, the two-hour debate over the bill in the Scottish Parliament was remarkable.
Topics ranged from why toilet paper and bins for menstrual products are required in restrooms but not menstrual products themselves, to how to ensure that women who experience endometriosis and heavy bleeding get access to the products they require, to the broad range of support the bill has garnered — including among men.
"It has allowed people to talk about the issues without embarrassment or stigma, which is a very good thing," he said."It was absolutely fantastic to see male industrial workers from Unite the union — members of my own union; I see some of them in the gallery — out there campaigning on period poverty. Long may that continue."
Member Alison Johnstone asked,"Why is it in 2020 that toilet paper is seen as a necessity but period products aren't?" "This is so often characterized as a women's issue, but it is not. It is a social justice issue, an equalities issue, and a rights issue," she said."It is estimated that a woman will, over her lifetime, spend approximately £5,000 on period products. Being financially penalized for a natural bodily function is not equitable or just. Being unable to afford or access period products denies women access to education, work, sport and so much more.
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