Breaking Barriers: Saalt's Fight Against Period Poverty with Period Pants, Menstrual Discs, and Leakproof Panties
Period poverty—a global crisis denying millions of women and girls access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation—persists due to financial hardships, stigma, and inadequate infrastructure. Affecting 1 in 10 girls in sub-Saharan Africa, it leads to missed school days (up to 20% annually), lost wages, and health risks like infections from unsafe alternatives such as rags or newspapers. In developed nations like the UK and US, 1 in 5 teens struggle with affordability, exacerbating mental health issues like anxiety and isolation. Ending Period Poverty: Saalt's Sustainable Solutions for Dignity and Access As a Certified B Corp, Saalt combats this through innovative, sustainable solutions. Their period pants and leakproof panties provide absorbent protection, made without PFAS, for light flows, spotting, or bladder leaks, lasting years and reducing waste. Menstrual discs offer high-capacity, reusable options for heavier days, mess-free inti...