Tampon Tax??

If you are uncomfortable with this subject, GOOD. IT NEEDS TO BE SAID. 

Short rant before I return to my mound of homework-- did you now the majority of the USA has a tampon tax? That's right--tampons are considered a "luxury good" and have a tax, because obviously having tampons (and other menstruation products) is a luxury. 

So, just to be clear, women aren't allowed to bleed in public, show pictures of menstrual blood, are told that menstrual blood is disgusting, etc. etc., but the items that will help them hide their blood is given a higher price, because they are a "luxury"? What a double standard.

I do not understand.

Meanwhile, condoms are given out for free to men because sex is also an uncontrollable phenomenon, the tools for which need to be given for free so any negative consequences are avoided. *LEAKING sarcasm*

Someone please help me dismantle the patriarchy.