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Prices will vary, but as an example: You can get a box with 36 tampons for $7 at Walgreens. One of the cheapest tampon brands is Equate, but it is considered low-quality and not recommended. OB is also a cheap brand and higher quality. The DivaCup costs about $25 and lasts for a year. If you have a Costco Wholesale card, you can buy pads or tampons in bulk at their NYC locations, or ask someone who has a Costco card. | Prices will vary, but as an example: You can get a box with 36 tampons for $7 at Walgreens. One of the cheapest tampon brands is Equate, but it is considered low-quality and not recommended. OB is also a cheap brand and higher quality. The DivaCup costs about $25 and lasts for a year. If you have a Costco Wholesale card, you can buy pads or tampons in bulk at their NYC locations, or ask someone who has a Costco card. | ||
In June 2016, the New York City Council unanimously voted to require access to free menstrual hygiene products in public schools, shelters and prisons. This means that tampons and pads will now be included in the city budget. Bill de Blasio has yet sign the bills, but it looks promising [http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/06/nyc-will-provide-tampons-in-schools-shelters.html] | In June 2016, the New York City Council unanimously voted to require access to free menstrual hygiene products in public schools, shelters and prisons. This means that tampons and pads will now be included in the city budget. Bill de Blasio has yet sign the bills, but it looks promising.<ref>[http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/06/nyc-will-provide-tampons-in-schools-shelters.html New York City Will Provide Free Tampons and Pads in Public Schools, Prisons, and Shelters]</ref> | ||
==Gynecological Exams== | ==Gynecological Exams== | ||
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* Boro Hall Center 212.965.7000 44 Court Street, 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | * Boro Hall Center 212.965.7000 44 Court Street, 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | ||
* Staten Island Center 212.965.7000 23 Hyatt Street, Staten Island, NY 10301 | * Staten Island Center 212.965.7000 23 Hyatt Street, Staten Island, NY 10301 | ||
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