In Australia, These Bathroom Ads Double As Vending Machines For Free Period Pads

In Australia, These Bathroom Ads Double As Vending Machines For Free Period Pads

In Australia, These Bathroom Ads Double As Vending Machines For Free Period Pads Remy Tucker has calculated the cost of having a period over the course of a lifetime — and it’s $10,000.  That’s why she founded On The House, a startup that seeks to end period poverty and get feminine hygiene products into the hands of those who need them most.  “It’s a hidden and silent crisis that needs to be loud,” Tucker told Weekend Edition. “Our inaugural launch partner, Afterpay, recently commissioned research to uncover more about the realities of period poverty in Australia. The statistics are shocking. More than three in five women have been forced to use makeshift pads due to a lack of access, with almost 64 percent of women using toilet paper, followed by tissues, and in some extreme cases, even socks.” Tucker said period poverty has a greater impact on daily life than some people might expect.  “Almost half of women [reported] feeling anxious (47 percent) or embarrassed (43 percent), and nearly …