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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
The majority of women in Barbados use pads/pantyliners. However, tampons are available in some pharmacies and markets, and you can even find some menstrual cups sold online through specialized providers.


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' for sale in pharmacies.
* You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' for sale in pharmacies.
* You can find '''tampons''' for sale in pharmacies.
* You can find '''tampons''' for sale in pharmacies, though they are often too expensive for many local women. For example, a [box of tampons from Aqua Pharmacy was being sold online for $15.60 BBD in September 2018.<ref>[https://aqua-pharmacy.com/LUX/os/ProdDetail.asp?ProdID=4325 Aqua Pharmacy - Tampax Tampons Super 20ct]</ref>
* You can find '''menstrual cups''' for sale, but they're typically available from small-scale or online distributors. It's generally more difficult to find them in pharmacies or larger markets. For example, you can order from [https://www.twistieonthego.com/ Twistie], a menstrual cup company that serves the Caribbean and USA.  
* You can find '''menstrual cups''' for sale, but they're typically available from small-scale or online distributors. It's generally more difficult to find them in pharmacies or larger markets. For example, you can order from [https://www.twistieonthego.com/ Twistie], a menstrual cup company that serves the Caribbean and USA.  


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