“As a longtime healthcare and reproductive justice advocate, I am proud the County of San Diego has not just heard this call but is the first known county government in the nation to take concrete action to support the menstrual equity movement.”

“If you’re embarrassed to ask for help about your period you can go to the recreation desk or checkout desk and ask for books on ‘moon cycles.’”

“We have been very happy with the Aunt Flow Program. Our guests have also been very positive about the products. The product dispensers are no longer being broken into for the money inside and we are going through no more product than before. A promotional win-win. Plus providing menstrual pads and tampons free of charge is just the right thing to do.”

“There is a critical need for free menstrual hygiene products. No one who needs these products should have to go without them or risk infection because they are using the products longer than recommended.”

“It’s a win-win in so many ways. I’m getting what I need from my library, my patrons are getting what they need, people are being sustainable and there’s community interaction involved.”