Moon cups, tampons and pads are now free for teens to access in Cork city and county through 'Sexual Health Hubs' ran by the Sexual Health Centre.
The hubs, which were launched during the pandemic to create a more open environment for people to get help and learn about sexual health.
Period poverty is a newly coined term that has gained a lot of traction in recent years. It is when someone cannot afford period products, or has to choose between buying them or another basic necessity like food.
This initiative aims to make sure that period products are available to all and not a luxury.
It is funded by the Cork Education and Training Board, if you are interested in setting up a sexual health hub you can contact their team on 0214376676 or email them on [email protected].
