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<\/a>\n\u201cPeriods are a normal part of life, but too many public spaces still treat them like an afterthought,\u201d said Linda Biggs, CEO at joni. \u201cThis research shows the gaps clearly. The good news is they\u2019re fixable. Small changes like free products, proper disposal, and cleaner, more private washrooms can have a huge impact on dignity and participation.\u201d<\/p>
\nThe report lands as Canada continues to advance menstrual equity, including Manitoba\u2019s recent requirements for free menstrual products in provincially regulated workplaces<\/b> and broader commitments to a \u201cperiod-friendly world\u201d, which is this year\u2019s<\/b> Menstrual Hygiene Day\u2019s theme. joni\u2019s research adds new data from the perspective of menstruators using public infrastructure across the country, highlighting gaps that policy and practice have not yet fully closed.<\/p>
\nThree hidden costs of silence<\/b><\/p>
\nThe Cost of Silence report <\/a>identifies three connected ways that silence around menstruation shows up in daily life:<\/p> \nTogether, these numbers show that menstrual inequity is not just about products\u2014it\u2019s about whether people can move through daily life with comfort, confidence, and dignity.<\/p> \nA practical roadmap for a period-friendly Canada<\/b><\/p> \nIn addition to surfacing the gaps, the Cost of Silence report outlines concrete steps institutions can take to make spaces more period-friendly:<\/p> \njoni has published a Cost of Silence landing page<\/b>, a one-sheet summary<\/b>, and a partner toolkit<\/b> to help organizations act on the findings. The resources are available at: https:\/\/getjoni.com\/pages\/period-equity-report<\/b><\/a><\/p> \nAbout the Cost of Silence survey<\/b><\/p> \nThe Cost of Silence survey gathered responses from Canadian menstruators aged 18+ who currently use or have previously used menstrual products. The survey explored how people experience period care across public spaces, workplaces, schools, and home budgets, and how they access menstrual health information. The data was analyzed to identify key patterns and opportunities for systemic change in infrastructure, policy, and education.<\/p> \nAbout joni<\/b><\/p>\n
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