Menstrual Equity in Alabama

Menstrual inequity, period poverty, and economic hardship are ongoing issues impacting people throughout Alabama. Period poverty is a lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, education about menstruation, and access to safe and sanitary places to manage a period. Menstrual equity refers to the affordability, access, and safety of menstrual products and the idea that all people should have access to manage their menstruation with dignity regardless of their income, gender, race, or disability. Download this fact sheet to learn more about menstrual equity in Alabama and take action by asking legislators in our state to end the sales tax on menstrual and maternal health products, because everyone deserves affordable access to the care their family needs.