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Mind to give a link for that UK extra tax? I wonder how it's worded :)
by mantas 9y ago
Mind to give a link for that UK extra tax? I wonder how it's worded :)
- gambiting 9y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampon_tax https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampon_tax It's just normal VAT, the issue is that many "necessary" products don't have VAT on them, but tampons or pads do, even though they are a biological necessity.
- xeeeeeeeeeeenu 9y agoToilet paper is often taxed too, but of course it doesn't fit the narrative.
- gambiting 9y agoYou can use a bidet instead and never buy any toilet paper. If you are a woman you need to buy some sanitary products at least once a month.
- xeeeeeeeeeeenu 9y agoEven when you're using a bidet, you still need toilet paper. Also, if we're talking about less common alternatives, women can use menstrual cups instead of tampons and pads.
- mantas 9y agoIt's more like men bodies have more robust design, thus they get away with less items. It's like women-day-off when they're on their period. On one hand, it'd be nice and makes sense. On the other hand, that sex-based discrimination. Meanwhile over there we got flat VAT for everything. No tampon tax issues! :) Paying extra 21% for basic food sucks though.
- SuoDuanDao 9y agoNot necessarily. Diva cups are a thing. http://divacup.com/# http://divacup.com/#