National Period Day sheds light on the challenges faced by menstruators in poverty

Access to menstruation products continues to be an issue facing women and menstruators across the nation.

For those without sufficient financial resources, a period can mean missed school or work, or even a decision between a meal and having the products to address their period.

The non-profit Period the Menstrual Movement was started in Portland by Nadya Okamoto, and this month, the organization celebrated National Period Day.

KBOO’s Claire Rischiotto reporting.