[WATCH] Bustle Explores How NYC's Homeless Women Cope With Their Periods

Women-centric website Bustle has a great series called NSFWomen that focuses on the issues that drive gender inequality. In this short video from the series, explore how life on the New York City streets is made harder for women by lack of access to affordable feminine hygiene products.

Every month, thousands of homeless women are placed in a crisis situation when they get their periods. From dealing with infections to being unable to purchase sanitary supplies, keeping safe and clean isn't easy on the streets

Check out the accompanying article for more.

via Bustle

Matt Coneybeare

Matt Coneybeare

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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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