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Did you know that 1 in 4 girls miss school each day because they lack access to period products? Our guest, Wendi Schweigart, Founder of Project Marilyn, brings light and humor to an incredibly important conversation around periods and how lack of access to period products (or period poverty) negatively impacts education, health, and dignity of women and girls. Join us for an uncharted conversation around one of the most universal (yet taboo) body-related topics.





In this episode: 

What is period poverty?

Period supplies ARE school supplies!

1 in 4 girls are missing school each day because of lack of period products

The stigma around periods

Educate our boys







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https://allianceforperiodsupplies.org/ - local organizations

https://blog.cheapism.com/what-can-you-buy-with-snap/amp/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/10-things-you-cant-buy-with-food-stamps_b_5079780/amp







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