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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Hampson

Backlash as man named Scotland’s first period dignity officer: ‘This feels like a joke’

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Dundee man Jason Grant has been appointed as Scotland’s first period dignity officer – a move that has sparked backlash from social media users.

Grant’s new role will see him travel around the region to discuss free access to period products and also have conversations about the menopause.

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