Having a period is a healthy biological function of the human body. Similar to how our bodies undergo a cycle of eating and processing nutrients, some undergo a monthly shedding of the uterine lining. These are facts. 

The Massachusetts National Period Day Rally on Saturday chipped away at period stigma while promoting the ‘I AM’ bill–  Bill S.1274. The bill would require free period products, including sanitary napkins, tampons and underwear liner, to be placed in public schools, prisons and homeless shelters.