Hello Larry, I read your article with great interest. I agree with providing free menstrual products, especially for women and girls who can't afford them. I wonder though, who is responsible in law, if somebody gets Toxic Shock Syndrome. Nearly all main brand tampons are made of a blend of RAYON (a highly absorbent material) and cotton (not so absorbent). TSS occurs when the bacteria (already in the vagina quite harmlessly) reacts with the RAYON. The symptoms of TSS can occur within 2 hours of inserting a tampon. Since you (along with many others who perhaps have never seen a case of TSS) have perpetuated the myth that TSS is caused by the extended length of use of tampons, it would be safer all round if only ALL-COTTON tampons along with pads/towels are provided free of charge to the public.