The Bloody Truth: A Look into Period Poverty *Viewer Discretion Advised*
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
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11m
Periods can be hard, and being able to access the right products can be even harder. When financial situations get tough, menstruators often have to “put a sock in it”.
Many struggle with period poverty and it affects them in a way where it is detrimental to both their physical and mental health. Not only are period products charged as luxury items, despite being necessities, but schools and public restrooms don’t provide sanitary products, making it difficult for those experiencing period poverty to access safe and inexpensive products. This causes them to turn to using unsanitary or even dangerous products instead. In this film, we discuss the causes and effects of period poverty on menstruators´ lives as well as what you can do to help.
Director(s): Maya Shtangrud, Zulema Villanueva & Nallely Meza
2022 | 12 minutes
USA
Language(s): English
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