This is an argument that is intertwined in the different texts when it comes to providing free feminine hygiene products in schools. One of the most prominent issues with this argument is that feminine hygiene products cost a lot of money and prove as a nuisance for families below the poverty line. Products such as pads and tampons are not a luxury, but a necessity. Families below the poverty line get federal aid such as food stamps, but this aid does not cover the cost of feminine products. The article “Local Survey Sheds Light on Lack of Feminine Products” talks about the struggle of choosing between for your family or your personal needs. Fifteen local service agencies were surveyed for feminine products and the Salvation Army was the center that provided those products. This shows the urgency for the need of feminine hygiene products not only in schools, but in-service centers as …show more content…
An argument that was consistent in the referenced law journals was if sanitary products should be taxed since it is seen as a necessity rather than a luxury. A main idea in the Vice article “Tampons Are a Necessity Not a Luxury” is that “A lot of social service organizations are led by men, and they don’t necessarily think of pads or tampons as being an urgent need for the women they serve.” There is a stigma around periods that they are bad, gross and should not be discussed. Periods are a natural body function that require hygiene products. Going without a pad or tampon is not an option, and alternative hygiene products such as period underwear and diva cups are extremely expensive. There are also health risks such as Toxic Shock Syndrome and infection that come with wearing a tampon too long. Women need to frequently change pads or tampons in order to stay fresh, healthy and sanitary. Feminine hygiene products are a necessity, not a