Share of U.S. teens who experienced period poverty as of 2023

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John Elflein,
Nov 13, 2023
A 2023 survey revealed that nearly a quarter of teenagers who menstruate in the U.S. experienced period poverty - the inability to access menstrual hygiene products - because they couldn't afford them. Furthermore, four in ten teens surveyed have worn products longer than recommended. This statistic shows the percentage of teens in the United States who struggled to afford feminine hygiene products as of 2023.

Percentage of teenagers in the United States who struggled to afford feminine hygiene products as of 2023

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Release date

October 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

September 5-10, 2023

Number of respondents

1,020 respondents

Age group

13-19 years

Special properties

U.S. teenagers who menstruate

Method of interview

Online survey

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