05/30/2026
Y’all, Kentucky’s women deserve better.
The latest data paints a hard picture:
- Kentucky earned a D on its Menstrual Health Report Card.
- 50% of counties are maternity healthcare deserts.
- Kentucky ranks 6th highest in maternal mortality.
- 89% of maternal deaths were found to be preventable.
These aren't just statistics.
They're our neighbors.
They're our daughters.
They're our students.
They're our communities.
And while these numbers tell a story about healthcare access, they also connect directly to period poverty, mental health, education, and opportunity across our Commonwealth.
Research shows that when students don't have access to period products, they're more likely to experience stress, anxiety, emotional distress, and miss valuable classroom time. Access to period products improves attendance, participation, and overall well-being.
That's why Period Y'all has been advocating in Frankfort and working across Kentucky since 2022 to make period products more accessible through our programs, partnerships, and community initiatives.
Because periods aren't just a health issue.
They're an education issue.
They're an economic issue.
We believe every Kentuckian deserves access to the care, resources, and support they need to thrive. And honey, we're not stopping until they get it.
