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What is period poverty?

It’s a low-key drag when Aunt Flo rocks up every month. She’s the worst. But could you imagine having to manage your period without pads or tampons? Period poverty is something thousands of girls have to deal with when they can’t afford sanitary items. It sounds crazy to think about when your mum probably just buys them for you each month, but it’s something girls are struggling with all across the country rn.

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