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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
Pads, tampons and menstrual cups are available in Zimbabwe. However, there are social stigmas against tampons, which are incorrectly believed to break the hymen or damage the "purity" or virginity of young women. For this reason, tampon use is opposed to by many mothers. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' in Zimbabwean cities, such as Harare. | |||
* You can find '''tampons''', especially tampons without applicators, in Zimbabwean cities, such as Harare. The tampons sold in general stores are not very affordable for many Zimbabwean women, as they typically run at about $4.10 per pack.<ref>[https://www.expatistan.com/price/tampax/harare Expatistan - Tampons, Harare]</ref> However, some clinics and NGOs may provide menstrual products for free or a reduced price to locals in need of more affordable options. | |||
* If you want a '''menstrual cup''', there are some local sellers and producers in Zimbabwe. For example, the [http://www.thebutterflycup.co.zw/ Butterfly Cup] is a menstrual cup company, based out of Harare. They can be reached by phone (Call +263 77 329 2606), email (hello@thebutterflycup.co.zw) or [https://www.facebook.com/thebutterflycupco/ Facebook]. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||