Think Period Poverty Is a Distant Issue? Think Again.

Think period poverty only exists in developing countries? Think again. It’s happening in the

U.S., affecting countless women and girls who lack access to basic necessities—clean water, functioning toilets, and, most critically, menstrual products. Imagine enduring a cycle that never stops but having nothing to manage it.

Beyond supplies, the issue extends to education. In some countries, schools actively teach both boys and girls about puberty and hygiene. In others, public restrooms stock free period products as a basic human right. And some forward-thinking companies are even offering menstrual leave—because let’s face it, periods can be debilitating.

Companies like Chani (Los Angeles) and Nuvento (India) are leading the charge. They join a growing list of businesses offering paid menstrual leave:

• Zomato

• Nuvento

• Chani

• Modibodi

• Future Super

• Swiggy

• Victorian Women’s Trust

• Freefrom

So, what do you think? If your company offered menstrual leave, would you take it? And if you’re in charge, would you implement it? Let’s talk.