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Period Poverty and the Hidden Cost of Menstruation
Episode 9
Saturday, 30 May, 2026

Send us Fan MailThis #MenstrualHygieneDay, we're asking a simple question: why does half the population have a monthly expense they never signed up for? We unpack period poverty, the hidden cost of menstruation, and why access to products is only part of the story. What was the first message you received about periods? Tell us in the comments below. Key sources:UK Gov, 2022, Penny Mordaunt launches new funds to tackle period poverty globallyWorld Bank, 2023, Menstrual Health and Hygiene BriefActionAid, 2023, Periods: All Your Questions AnsweredActionAid, 2022, Period Poverty Statistics Around the WorldThe Independent, 2026, 1 in 10 UK women face period poverty forcing some to take dangerous health risks, campaigners warn UNICEF, 2023, Busted: Eight Myths About PeriodsScottish Government, 2021, Period Products ActActionAid, 2019, How do people around the world celebrate periods?Global Citizen, The Tampon Tax: Everything You Need to Know, 2021Support the showFollow us on our socials so you don’t miss anything!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whi_podcast/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@whi_podcast?_t=8cw9TYkj5XG&_r=1Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/whi_podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WHIpodcast LinkedIn ...