5. Carrying Around Unlimited Supply of Tampons, Liners, and Pads Is Expensive And Annoying
Do you think we like carrying purses? We don’t! We hate our purses! If we could fit everything we need in our coat pockets or jeans, we would, but we need too much stuff! If we’re on our periods, we’ve got to carry around at least three tampons or pads (plus extras, depending on how intense our period is that day), a couple of liners, and whatever else we need to control the pain that comes with a period (pill bottles or containers filled with Midol or Advil).
Not to mention how expensive it is to hemorrhage from your vagina every month. One box of tampons costs at least $5. Pads are more expensive, at $10 a package. We have to wear at least one product (sometimes both) at all times while on our periods. People have been pushing for subsidized feminine hygiene products for a while, but the big guys high on their horses on Capitol Hill don’t see the need. In fact, they want to place a luxury tax on tampons. WHAT ABOUT THIS IS LUXURIOUS?
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