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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. | ||