There are myriad ways, some quiet but insidious, that the coronavirus poses particular harm for women. Let's be sure that menstruation isn't one of them.
As the coronavirus crisscrosses the world—wreaking havoc on public health and the global economy and bringing the rhythm of daily life to a screeching halt—governments are rightly focused on what it will take to protect the most vulnerable populations.
A few weeks ago, when hospitalizations mushroomed in China's Hubei province, female medical providers thereabout the challenge of working long shifts in a full-body protective jumpsuit while managing their periods. Complaints to officials about the dearth of menstrual products and infrequent bathroom breaks were met with derision; some chided the women that they"lacked the spirit of devotion.
Until policy catches up to the need, here and now citizens should integrate the same into charitable donation drives. In addition to delivering non-perishable food staples—and, as of late, nearly impossible-to-access items like hand sanitizer and packs of toilet paper—menstrual products are a must in every drop-off.
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