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Right now, 88% of women in India resort to using dirty rags, newspapers, dried leaves, and even ashes during their periods, because they just can’t afford sanitary napkins, according to “Sanitation protection: Every Women’s Health Right,” a study by AC Nielsen. Typically, girls who attain puberty in rural areas either miss school for a couple of days a month or simply drop out altogether. Muruganantham’s investigation into the matter began when he questioned his wife about why she was trying to furtively slip away with a rag. She responded by saying that buying sanitary napkins meant no milk for the family.

— An Indian Inventor Disrupts The Period Industry | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation (via clitorisesandsnorlaxes)

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   Everyone should read the rest of the article, it’s brilliant

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   I’m sorry I never understand this when I read about menstrual matters. I am poor but that doesnt mean you dont have...

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   Wait, wouldn’t a better response...reusable cloth pads or, *gasp* menstrual cups?

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