Scotland's new laws will prevent women from paying for hygiene products

Female hygiene products and the ability to talk about them aloud have long been taboo. Not everyone can openly discuss this natural part of women’s lives. However, modern women have far fewer menstruation-related difficulties than our mothers and grandmothers. Fortunately, now there is a large selection of hygiene products that allows ladies not to fall out of the usual rhythm of life. Today's edition. "Site" It will reveal why Scotland has decided to give women free pads and tampons.



Recently, the world has stirred up good news. Scotland became the first A country that has made pads and tampons free for women.



Now willing They can be obtained in any pharmaceutical institution, youth clubs and cultural and sports centers. In addition, additional hygiene products will be available in women's latrines in schools and universities. By the way, they became free there in 2018.



This decision came out of an information campaign that changed public opinion about menstruation. According to authorities, the law was adopted in order to combat poverty. As a result, 24 million pounds (2.5 billion rubles or 9 billion hryvnias) were allocated for the implementation of the initiative.



The fact is that British women spend on average 13 pounds (1300 rubles or 500 hryvnias) every month on feminine hygiene products. In addition, surveys in 2017 showed that one in ten women in the United Kingdom could not afford it. In addition, according to the obtained data, half of girls aged 14 to 21 years are shy of their menstruation.



Why is toilet paper considered a necessity in 2020 and women’s hygiene items not? Financial punishment for the natural function of the body is unfair, it is not equality, said Scottish MP Alison Johnston during a debate on the bill.



What do you think of the Scottish Government’s decision? Boldly share your opinion in the comments. Summing up, it is important to say that menstrual hygiene products are an elementary need of every girl and woman. Therefore, it is very joyful to realize that the world is increasingly aware of the peculiarities of the female body.