YOUR BODY
YOUR
CHOICE
Finding the best period product for you might mean trying a few until you find one you like. With so many options to choose from in terms of product types, sizes, absorbency levels, you’ll find that everyone has their own personal preference! We’ve put together some information to help you make an informed decision.
DID YOU
KNOW?
people in the UK are struggling to afford period products
kept pads or tampons in for longer ...
and 8% re-used disposable pads. Both can be dangerous methods of period management
said they had used tissue or cotton wool instead of period products ...
13% use socks or other clothing, and 9% resorted to using paper or newspaper
said they were able to rely on period products available at school or work ...
... but 17% stayed at home. This means missing out on school, work, exercising or socialising, all of which can have wider implications for their mental health, wellbeing, and future
Care & Protect is supporting the drive for period equality across the UK. You may see our free-issue period product dispensers in colleges and universities, community spaces and workplaces.
To find out more about how we do this, check out our period equality section.
