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In the center of Groningen, there is “menstrual poverty”: girls and women sometimes have too little money to buy tampons and sanitary napkins. Menstrual products are free in Scotland and from June in New Zealand. A majority of DVHN readers think it is a good idea for the Netherlands to follow this example.
65.8 percent agree with today’s statement: tampons and sanitary napkins should be free. After all: “You have no choice not to use them,” someone replies. “Menstruation is not a choice, menstrual products are not a luxury.”
Someone else says, “It is impossible that due to lack of money you will also be excluded from school or work at this time. It limits your chances and I think it can put you in danger. ”
Some agree with the statement, but not necessarily: “Free yes, but for people below a certain income threshold,” someone answers. “And please only use durable products, for example plastic-free. Or distribute sanitary napkins or washable cups to women who need them. ”
Razor blades also free
It’s mostly men who think differently: “Okay with the proposal, but then razor blades should be free for men too,” someone said.
Someone says: “On the basis of the principle of solidarity, as a basic insurance man, I already contribute to maternity care, while having children is totally out of the question. Now it would also be added that on the basis of this principle for women who cannot afford it, the bill will also be presented to other Dutch people and I personally do not think this is fair.
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