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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.

Supermarket Tesco has launched a scheme to help those struggling with the cost of living crisis, specifically for those who can't afford sanitary products.

Supermarket giant Tesco is urging shoppers to ask for 'a white envelope' when they need to. The scheme has been put in place for those struggling with the cost of living crisis, and is now in place in every Tesco in the country.

Kylie Jenner has been accused by a prominent cosmetics developer and makeup artist, who claims she bypassed «proper sanitation protocols» for the sake of a photo op, but the 24-year-old mogul is clapping back saying he's got it twisted.Kevin James Bennett took to Instagram on Wednesday and posted a scathing caption in a post that shows Jenner in a makeup lab, wearing a white coat and overseeing a product. The picture is one of a few Jenner posted on Instagram, which also shows her mixing several of her beauty products at a makeup manufacturer in Milan, Italy.«I'm a cosmetic developer and work with cosmetic manufacturers (and their labs) as part of my job,» Bennet captioned his post, in part.

Period poverty is at its worst in Brighton and Hove – where a staggering 46% of women and girls say there are times they are unable to afford basic sanitary protection.The study of 2,000 females, who menstruate, revealed the 10 cities in the UK which are hardest hit by this widespread issue – including Oxford (40%) and Birmingham (34%).And those in Cambridge and York (32% respectively) also admit there are some months when they struggle.Overall, a quarter of the female population admit their menstruation is a challenging time, because they now find it more difficult to afford period products compared to 12 months ago.Of these, 90% say the rising cost in living is already taking its toll, while a fifth now provide for another family member in addition to themselves.One in ten women admitted they had found it harder getting work during the pandemic, and an unfortunate 7% lost their job.The study was commissioned by global hygiene and health company Essity, which has supported charity In Kind Direct for 20 years.Essity has created an educational video with advice for those affected by period poverty.A spokesman said: “This is a really tough time for many, and we recognise our responsibility to try and help where we can to address the hardships so many are facing.“As a result, we have just extended our commitment to donate 100,000 period products per month until the end of 2023 at least.“Sanitary protection is a basic human requirement, and through charities like In Kind Direct there are ways women and girls can access the products they need.“We just need to raise awareness of where to go, and how to get these items, without feeling any sense of embarrassment or shame.”To cope at their time of the month, those who can’t

Asda has recently slashed the prices across a range of more than 35 period and sanitary products - with some selling for as little as 40p.

Supermarket giant Tesco has been branded a 'disgrace' by furious shoppers after it doubled the price of one of its most essential items. In a recent price check, MoneySavingExpert found the price of 10-packs of Tesco's Essentials maxi towels has now doubled.

Whether it’s hiding a tampon up your sleeve and running to the toilet in the hope that no one notices, or referring to menstruation as your “time of the month” rather than what it actually is, the stigma surrounding periods is something that rears its head every single day. In fact, according to research by ActionAid, more than one in three people who have periods in the UK have experienced some form of period shaming. And one area of discussion surrounding this shame refers to the language associated with menstruation related products, especially the use of the phrase ‘feminine hygiene’.

Kim Jong-un takes no chances when he goes to the loo as he apparently takes his own toilet with him wherever he goes. Keen to prevent potential rivals finding out about his state of health, the North Korean dictator makes it a strict rule only to use his own toilet, even travelling with a portable potty to prevent his poo falling into the wrong hands.It would be “unthinkable” for the leader to use a regular public loo, says an anonymous North Korean source.The prince of Pyongyang’s personal Portaloo is heavily guarded, and anyone caught using it without permission risks a death sentence, according to reports.The portable toilet is hidden in one of the cars in Kim’s official motorcade, and travels with him everywhere he goes.“The restrooms are not only in Kim Jong-un's personal train but whatever small or midsize cars he is travelling with and even in special vehicles that are designed for mountainous terrain or snow," a source said.“There are multiple vehicles within the convoy so that people cannot tell which one he is in, and there is a separate car that acts as his restroom.”Having a special loo set aside for VIPs isn’t so unusual.

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe Cannes Film Festival has become a little less stressful for those who are fully vaccinated.New sanitary passes are slowly being introduced that effectively remove the need to take a salivary RT-PCR test every two days.

San Sebastian: A ‘Miracle’ It Happened At AllBy Sept. 10, COVID-19 cases ran at 260 infections per 100,000 of population, twice the level in France, the next worst ravaged territory in Europe.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorAt the Venice Film Festival’s annual press lunch today, Artistic Director Alberto Barbera offered further insight into down-to-the-wire preparations for what has so far been a very successful mounting of the pandemic era’s first major industry event. He also talked about some of the titles that were still under discussion until near the September 2 launch, as well as talent travel issues.

A lot has changed since restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus were introduced – but one thing that hasn’t gone away is the fight against period poverty.

Of course, the photo poses no hygenic threat, but it appears he found it confronting to see a range of tampons and sanitary pads placed opposite a large selection of noodles, sauces and other goods. "Sanitary products in the same aisle as food products in Woolworths Metro.

Marc Daly's restaurant, SoCo, is setting the record straight on reports that it was cited for health code violations by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene last month.