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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Zambia, social attitudes toward menstruation vary. While women in more urbanized areas, and particularly women from wealthier and more educated families, may have access to various menstrual products, young girls in rural areas often experience stigma, embarrassment, and shame related to their periods. Some girls skip school for the duration of their periods, and there is a lack of education related to menstrual hygiene. Furthermore, menstrual products may be inaccessible or expensive to some girls. However, there are local initiatives to educate rural girls regarding menstrual hygiene, as well as workshops to teach them how to make eco-friendly pads with local products. To learn more about one of these initiatives, click [https://ohne.co/heres-to-change-in-zambia/ here]. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' for sale in stores in Zambia, particularly in larger cities like Lusaka. | |||
* You can find '''tampons''' for sale in stores in Zambia, particularly in larger cities like Lusaka. | |||
* If you are interested in '''menstrual cups''', there may be online vendors of menstrual cups that can deliver to your local address in Zambia, such as [http://umoyo.com/shop/product/menstrual-cup/ Umoyo]. You can check out [http://www.talulacup.com/ Talula Cup], a Zambia-based menstrual cup (contact: Alice Fircks - Druadan Estate, Mkushi, Zambia; Email: alice@talulacup.com). About Talula Cup: "The Talula Cup is a medical grade silicone cup, shaped like a bell and is flexible. It's a clean and convenient solution for local African women in Zambia. Menstruation products aren't always accessible, so we're working to bring Talula cups to them." | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||