Last week, a group of menstrual product companies announced a new coalition to reimburse customers for the consumption taxes on menstrual care products, commonly known as the tampon tax. While the “Tampon Tax Back Coalition” may appear to be a victory for menstrual activism, the truth is more complicated.
Author: Bahar Aldanmaz
Bahar Aldanmaz is a PhD candidate in sociology at Boston University, and the co-founder of Konuşmamız Gerek, the sole NGO in Türkiye dedicated to addressing period poverty and dismantling menstruation stigma. She is also a public voices fellow advocating for the rights of women and girls, collaborating with The OpEd Project and Equality Now.