Menstruation is Having a Moment

Legislative efforts across the globe are increasing period care access in public restrooms. In 2020, Scotland became the first country to require that all public bathrooms be equipped with feminine care products, and this move has been replicated by at least five U.S. states and even more municipalities. Additionally, at least 20 states require free period care in schools. In January 2022, Ann Arbor, MI became the first U.S. city to mandate that feminine hygiene products be available in public restrooms, regardless of gender designation, a move already being replicated.
 
In the wake of these legislative efforts, companies doing business in the away from home period care market have ramped up efforts to create products that are suitable for free and public distribution.
 
“We are trying to make feminine hygiene products as ubiquitous as toilet paper. There is no reason it shouldn’t be,” says Penelope Finnie, CEO Of Egal Pads.
 
A recent entry into the away from home period care ma