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A hand reaching to grab a tampon out of a feminine product dispenser

City files hearing to implement pilot program providing free menstrual products in municipal buildings

Katrina Scalise February 21, 2023
The Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy is beginning a pilot program that will provide free menstrual products in city buildings in the coming months.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Highway to Health: Ukraine’s reproductive health crisis

Bailey Salimes April 28, 2022
Sexual assault medical care and rape crisis centers tend to receive the least amount of attention during crises, even though demand is high.
The Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition home page on a phone screen. The Boston University School of Public Health’s Period Project and student organization Period at BU work to combat period poverty, or inequitable access to menstrual products. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU student organizations combat period poverty

Lindsay Shachnow November 12, 2021
Student leaders discuss how period poverty can be combated at Boston University in the greater Boston area.
Hannah Bohn

Let Your Hair Down: Inconsistencies in sexual education is harmful for teens

Hannah Bohn November 29, 2020
When given a platform to educate teens about their bodies and sexuality, teachers need to be thoughtful and exceedingly knowledgeable. Everything they say — or don’t say — when teaching the subject matters a great deal.
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EDITORIAL: End social stigma of menstruation

Editors March 21, 2017

When was the last time a woman traveled to the restroom while proudly waving a tampon or pad in the air? Why do feminine hygiene commercials focus on active or happy women frolicking in skirts? Probably...

OP-ED: Better access to feminine products could relieve poverty

OP-ED: Better access to feminine products could relieve poverty

Editors October 6, 2016

Op-Eds do not reflect the editorial opinion of The Daily Free Press. They are solely the opinion of the author. Lack of access to feminine care products has detrimental effects on girls with their periods,...

EDITORIAL: Tampons in all bathrooms a step toward intersectionality

EDITORIAL: Tampons in all bathrooms a step toward intersectionality

Editors September 11, 2016

Menstruation: it’s sort of the elephant in the room for many, with a definite presence but little to no acknowledgement, despite its regularity. Brown University is attempting to change that in a big...

EDITORIAL: Feminine hygiene products must be made more accessible

EDITORIAL: Feminine hygiene products must be made more accessible

Editors March 3, 2016

“A pad for every period” is the motto New York is moving toward with its new feminine hygiene practices. New York homeless shelters will now be able to use federal grant money to provide visitors with...

BURSTEIN: Eliminate the stigma, just say "vagina"

BURSTEIN: Eliminate the stigma, just say “vagina”

Sarah Burstein February 24, 2016

This weekend, I’ll be lucky enough to see a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” right here at Boston University. I’m crazy excited to see this show, and not just because I have a few friends...

EDIT: “Graphic” Tee

Daily Free Press Admin October 9, 2013

American Apparel has built its image through controversial advertising and clothing. In April, the United Kingdom banned advertisements depicting women in body suits with their legs spread and with a tagline...

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