menstrual health

Tampon tax protest 2

Periods aren't gross. Taxes on periods are.

April 25, 2016
Health

Class-action lawsuits point out the irrationality of sales-tax exemptions for items such as Rogaine, foot powder and Viagra — but not menstrual products.

Periods aren't gross. Taxes on periods are.
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