Sanitary napkins are too expensive! A piece of 1 yuan sanitary napkin is a 'luxury' for many women
a while ago
The topic of menstrual poverty rushed to the hot search
#500 million women around the world face menstrual poverty#
If not for this staggering number
it's hard for us to imagine
Today in the 21st century
There are so many women who are having such a hard time
Currently
Sanitary napkins on the market
The price of a single piece ranges from 1 yuan to 3 yuan
A woman's menstrual period will probably use:
The cost of support for one year is:
economically capable women
Paying this flat fee is no problem
But for some rural women
it's a lot of burden
Researchers have found
the vast majority of rural women
Don't care about the brand and material when choosing hygiene products
low price
is their main criterion
cheap sanitary napkins
It is often the hardest hit area where quality supervision is not in place
There may be many health risks
Such as fluorescent agent, material pollution (bugs or sundries), moldy and expired, etc.
After using substandard sanitary napkins
women prone to allergies
or gynecological diseases
Even if you buy a quality product
Some people save money
Not willing to replace on time
It also affects reproductive health
more than this
Because I can't afford sanitary napkins
Use toilet paper, old towels,
Old clothes, rags, homework paper to replace
women during menstruation
Pelvic congestion
The cervix is slightly dilated
Physical resistance is also relatively poor
These substitutes are not sterile
Also does not meet the hygienic conditions
fortunately
These problems are slowly being seen by the society
Both in China and internationally
There are many
Improvement measures for " menstrual poverty "
or nonprofit
internationally
Many countries and organizations have launched sanitary products
"Tax Free" and "Free" Events
while in China
Various public welfare organizations have also sprung up like mushrooms after rain
E.g
Shanghai Rende Foundation " Spring Willow Project "
UU Public Welfare " White Shell Project "
Wuxi Lingshan Charity Foundation " Walk with Her "
These organizations are dedicated to providing women with menstrual support
For example, donating love packages to girls in mountainous areas and explaining physiological knowledge
multiple schools and universities
Also launched the " Sanitary Napkin Mutual Aid Box " campaign
But it's still an unfinished journey
just menstruating girl
Because of lack of habit and lack of relevant knowledge
Possibly tense, anxious, etc.
even hate menstruation, hate yourself
If you are a dependent of a girl
or friends,
It should be fine at this time
Help her clear her bad mood
When girls have menstrual inferiority complex
give the right guidance
if you are a teacher
When talking about menstruation in class
Be generous and professional
Tell children about related knowledge
Let children know more about women's bodies
Increase knowledge and enrich knowledge
menstrual poverty
not just an economic issue
It is the health problem of women all over the world
More and more people agree
Women shouldn't pay extra for their anatomy
What do you think?
References:
[1] Wang Huimin, Youth rebellious period, what parents say to girls, China Textile Publishing House Co., Ltd., 2020.02, p. 66
[2] Zhang Xuewei, All Health Knowledge, Traditional Chinese Medicine Ancient Books Publishing House, 2016.07, p. 366
[3] "Research on menstrual period knowledge and use of sanitary products" research group. Report on women's menstrual period knowledge and use of sanitary products in poverty-stricken areas——Based on the investigation of Zhang County and Xihe County, Gansu Province [J]. Women's Studies Forum , 2020, 0(6): 68-.