Should pregnancy tests and pads be free!!?

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As all us ladies know pads are getting more expensive, and if you suffer with heavy periods you need plenty there. 
Also pregnancy tests... I know you can by cheap ones off the internet but I'm sure everyone likes a known brand for the accuracy % 
Let's find out what everyone thinks

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Pads and tampons, but instead in the US we even get stuck with paying luxury tax on them...because you know it's such a luxury to bleed out of your vagina 🙄

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Cheaper yes free no

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Couldn't a person argue that if pads and everything are free - Shouldn't shampoo and soap be free too?

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My husband even agrees pads should be free

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No, but those in real need should have free or cheaper access.

Switching to reusable menstrual products cost far less and are ultimately better for your health and environment anyway. There's options besides cups, tampons and various pads to fit your needs. I use them myself and am learning to sew them, which is also an option.

What you're paying for is convenience and waste, no different than what we've done with diapers.

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No I don't believe they should be free. They really are a luxury in my opinion. I know there are tons of places in the world where women don't have pads and tampons, and they get along just fine without them. Maybe make them cheaper, or don't tax them or something but I don't think they should be free honestly

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Not free, but tax free for pads and tampons. Accurate pregnancy tests are widely available for $1 or less and free testing is available at clinics so I don't think a change is necessary for those. It confuses me that people choose to pay a premium for name brand tests when you can buy the same ones used at a lot of doctors offices and clinics for $1 or less.

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Cheaper ya. I also don't think they should tax menstrual products bc they are a need not a luxury.

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Not pregnancy test. Anyways you can go to a clinic or your dr if need be. Plus like you said they are cheap online or some are even $1 that work just as well as the expensive brand. You may not get to test as early but waiting a few extra days won't hurt you.

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I don't know about free, but definitely cheaper.

Should pregnancy tests and pads be free!!?

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