What exactly is the tampon tax? According to Governor Cuomo, "This is a regressive tax on essential products that women have had to pay for for far too long ad lifting it is a matter of social and economic justice." Medical products, shampoo, groceries, and clothing in certain states are not taxed. However, tampons and sanitary pads re. This is because they are considered a "luxury" product instead of a necessity. This tax was put in place in 1965. If New York was considered to eliminate the tax, it would save it consumers about $10 million a year.

This tax is usually considered to be sexist. Women have to pay tax on something necessary in order to deal with a menstrual cycle that they cannot control. There are women who cannot afford to pay for their own hygiene products. What are they supposed to do about that? They cannot stop their bodily functions. Tampons and sanitary pads are just a basic necessity in any household containing women.

There was never an official law that required the taxing of tampons and feminine hygiene products. So, why are they being taxed at all? If medical products aren't taxed, shouldn't that include feminine hygiene products as well? There are currently only eleven states that do not tax these products. Those states are Minnesota, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Alaska do not charge sales tax at all. New York is currently removing the tax on feminine hygiene products.

The tampon tax is becoming a burden to women. They feel as though these necessary products are looked at as luxury products instead of a vital part of their lives. The average tax is about 6.25%. however, it can go as high as about 10.25% the average tax cost for a box of tampons is about $7. Women should not have to pay for something they need in their household.

An average woman has her period twelve times a year. That means that she will go through about twelve boxes of tampons or sanitary pads a year. This can go from $120 up a year. Some women may use more depending on their bodies. They must also consider the price of over the counter medications to deal with cramps and other pains. How much money can they save without this tax? That would be more money to use on food and bills. Yes, tax does help the economy, but it hurts the finances of women. They are already victims of the huge pay gap between men and women in the workforce. The elimination of the tampon tax will help women to raises their voices. This bodily process isn't talked about as openly as many others. Nothing makes a menstrual cycle shameful. It is simply a part of life that all women must eventually deal with. That is why tampons and sanitary pads shouldn't be taxed. All women have to deal with that week of every month in which their bodies change. There is nothing luxurious about feminine hygiene products. They help women to cope with their bodies just like