On Monday, May 15th, 2023, The Preuss School UC San Diego introduced Aunt Flow period product dispensers.
The installation of these dispensers was mandated by the state of California. They require that all public schools provide easily accessible feminine products to their students. The construction of the dispenser was free; however, the school is responsible for providing the products within the machine which is funded by the health department.
I think it adds another element of convenience for our young ladies; it’s one less bag that they have to carry around, especially if it’s a quality product. It’s a convenience and it’s free so it’s nothing they have to worry about. If there’s an ‘oops I didn’t realize I was going to start my period,’ that’s right there for them, so I think it’s something that’s definitely beneficial so long that people use the resources correctly.
Vice Principal, Ms. Agliam
Many high school students are delighted and thankful for the Aunt Flow dispenser. Some students are most impressed by the updated technology that allows them to hover their hand over the disposal bin to which the lid will slide open for students to discreetly dispose of the product.
The dispenser is divided into two sections, one side for tampons and the other for pads. All girls bathrooms are presumed to be updated with the Aunt Flow products within the year, according to Ms. Agliam.
