Australian women resorting to using wet wipes or bread instead of period products as fuel costs spiral out of control

25 Mar 2026
"Australian women unable to afford sanitary items are resorting to stealing or using household items like bread instead of pads as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.

As the price of fuel surges to unaffordable levels and consecutive cash rate hikes stretch bank accounts further, many women are being forced to choose between period products and other essentials."

You can read the full article on 9news.com.au here.