What Really Causes Menstrual Hygiene Poverty? A Closer Look

Authors - Emily Weber

Summary

This in-depth research paper explores the causes and lived experience of menstrual hygiene poverty in the UK, offering insight into how systemic factors like benefit cuts and stigma lead people to go without essentials like shampoo or deodorant.

While it's focused on the UK, the themes are universal, particularly for organizations such as members of the HBA, working to address the root causes of hygiene insecurity. A powerful, research-backed resource for teams looking to deepen their perspective or back up their programs with real-world context.