Women who experience homelessness often struggle to access menstrual products. These women may be forced to use unhygienic items which can put them at risk of infection.
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Women who experience homelessness often struggle to access menstrual products. These women may be forced to use unhygienic items which can put them at risk of infection. Kits containing sanitizer or a toothbrush and toothpaste don’t always contain enough — or any — pads or tampons.
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