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Britain's worst towns for period poverty revealed, including cities where almost half of women struggle to protect

Period poverty is the worst in Brighton and Hove, with an astonishing 46% of women and girls saying they may not be able to afford basic hygiene protection. increase.

A survey of 2,000 menstruating women reveals the 10 most affected cities in the UK, including Oxford (40%) and Birmingham (34%). became.

Cambridge and York people are 32% each, but admit that there are months of struggle.

Overall, a quarter of the female population admits that menstruation is a difficult time, as it is more difficult to buy feminine hygiene than it was 12 months ago. ..

Of these, 90% say that rising living costs have already been sacrificed, but one-fifth support themselves and another family.

One in ten women admitted that it was difficult to get a job during a pandemic, and unfortunately 7% lost their jobs.

This study was commissioned by Essity, a global hygiene and health company that has supported the charity InKindDirect for 20 years.

Essity has created an educational video with advice for people affected by period poverty.

The spokesman said:

"As a result, we have expanded our commitment to donate 100,000 products a month, at least until the end of 2023.

" Hygiene protection is a fundamental human requirement and It's done through a charity. Like "KindDirect," there are ways for women and girls to access the products they need.

"You need to be more aware of where to go and how to get these items without feeling embarrassed or embarrassed."

Dealing with the time of the month Those who cannot afford to protect themselves all the time have procured free pads or tampons from work (36%), local hospitals (30%), or GPs. (29%)

3 out of 10 chose to have dinner with friends or work, while 27% were absent from the party and a quarter of young girls skipped school did.

Sadly, 55% of those who are struggling have even missed a meal to pay for the product they need.

Not surprisingly, these women feel embarrassed (66%) and embarrassed (56%). ) And anxiety about not being able to meet my basic needs (44%).

Others feel odor (39%), inadequate (36%), and even uneducated (17%).

'Brighter future chances'

Of the quarter of women who can't afford their hygiene products all the time, 64% rely on asking friends and relatives. increase. Or theirs.

63% asked for money instead, so they could go shopping on their own.

And of those who comfortably answered the questions posed in the OnePoll survey, 28% confessed that they had been stolen in the past because they had no option to pay.

In KindDirect CEO Rosanne Gray said: Many of these organizations provide menstrual products and menstrual education workshops for women and girls in the community.

"I've heard that women make their own pads using cloth, toilet paper, and plastic bags purchased at supermarkets because they can't afford these items.

"We don't want women and girls to be late for the products they need every month and absent from work or school. Sanitary products increase confidence and self-esteem.

“Monthly donations of Bodyform products from Essity are no longer needed. We are very proud of our long-standing partnership. We want to support more women and girls so that they can prosper. ”

Top 10 cities struggling to protect hygiene

Brighton and Hove – 46%

Oxford – 40%

Birmingham – 34%

Cambridge 32%

York – 32%

Southern Pton – 29%

Belfast – 29%

London – 28%

Manchester – 28 Percentage

Plymouth – 26%