As the cost of living crisis continues, it’s reported that one in eight people who menstruate say it is likely that they will be unable to afford period products this year, according to a study by YouGov.
As a result, many are turning to hygiene banks, charities and in some cases, discreet supermarket schemes in a bid to tide them over during their monthly cycle. Last year, we tescted the Morrisons ‘package for Sandy’ scheme, which sees shoppers ask a customer service employee for the discreet codeword in exchange for an emergency sanitary towel or two.
Last week, Tesco appeared to confirm a similar initiative in their stores - but when Manchester Evening News went to see if it really works, our reporter Bethan Shufflebotham was left feeling a little disappointed and embarrassed.
