Every year, Binghamton Metro Doulas hosts a collection drive during the month of March (Women's History Month) for menstrual products, to benefit RISE in Endicott. It's our way to give back to our community and do our part for reproductive health equity. Menstruating is expensive. It's estimated that the cost of menstrual products over a lifetime could be as high as $6,000. This is especially true if you have a longer, heavier flow, or if you want to buy "specialty" products (eg: for sports, organic, eco-friendly, etc.). Now add in other items like over-the-counter medication, underwear, heating pads - you get the picture. It's no wonder that "period poverty" is a real thing that impacts millions of people right here in the US. A recent survey of low-income women found that two-thirds couldn't afford menstrual supplies the previous year. Oftentimes, this results in makeshift solutions using rags, toilet paper, or even diapers. Click here to do