Scotland could become the first nation to ensure free universal access to pads and tampons

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The Scottish parliament has advanced legislation to make tampons and pads free.

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"Women and girls are too often left behind in the political process," Monica Lennon, who introduced the bill last year,. "This is a chance to put them first and do something that is truly groundbreaking on gender equality."

The bill now moves to the second stage, where members of the Scottish parliament can propose amendments before it is given final consideration in stage three., stigma around menstruation and the impact that periods have on education.

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At the very least, these products should not be taxable. Period. See what I did there?

Males that identify as female athletes will be ecstatic.

There we go Canadian media worried about Tampons being free. Rather than investigating to see if our Liberal Gov't has a plan in place for when the Coronavirus take over? Got your priorities right their kids?

It’s not free.

You bleed,you pay. I don't want to pay for this.

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