Menstrual products are still considered a ‘luxury’ item after MPs voted against scrapping the controversial ‘tampon tax’ earlier this week.
Women will continue to pay five per cent VAT on their Lil-Lets because they’re apparently ‘non-essential, luxury’ items. You know, like private jets and exotic meats.
Yep. It’s such a treat when we get to splurge on Tampax once a month, isn’t it?
Thankfully, the people of the internet have responded accordingly.
Some are adding a new box of Tampax Pearl to their Christmas list as we speak #FingersCrossed.