Fighting menstrual insecurity at university

As part of the fight against menstrual insecurity, and in parallel with the government measures currently being rolled out, the UM is combining a commitment to solidarity with creation by proposing the RelaX device.

Did you know?

33% of students say they find it difficult to afford sanitary protection. These are the findings of a survey published in February 2021. Source : fage.org

These difficulties have an impact on the physical, psychological and social health of the most vulnerable. Some prolong the use of protection, thereby increasing the risk of toxic shock, while others make do with what they have, or simply give up going out during menstruation.

Whether individual, associative or institutional, initiatives have emerged to combat menstrual precariousness, such as the action proposed by Mélanie Jaoul, lecturer in law at the University of Montpellier, or the student association Les Solibox at the IUT de Montpellier-Sète.

The UM is committed

Now it's Montpellier University's turn to get involved, with the RelaX solidarity initiative. RelaX so that every student can experience menstruation with dignity.

Designed and produced by the Montpellier-based design duo Mr. & Mr., the flashy-colored bags are available to the public at various university campuses. The bags can be used to drop off and pick up self-service sanitary products (pads, tampons and panty liners).

The first bags were installed at the beginning of March in several student lounges on the Triolet and Richter campuses. Others will soon be arriving in sanitary facilities at various UM sites.