Past event
Menstruation Matters: Fighting Stigma in Scotland Today (Bettina Bildhauer) Free, but please book your tickets on the Byre Theatre website - Free
At least half of the world's population experience menstruation and the menopause at some stage in their lives, and yet we hardly ever speak about it. Scotland is just emerging as a global leader to change this: passing policies for free period products, campaigning against stigma and promoting environmentally friendly menstrual cups, pads and underwear. Menstrual leave, menopause in the workplace and the tampon tax are discussed in many countries now. This panel discussion brings together activists and academics to share their work and research on making menstruation less stigmatised, more affordable and more sustainable.