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Updated on June 20, 2025
Access to Menstrual Hygiene Solutions Isn’t Just a Convenience; It’s a Necessity
On today’s college campuses, inclusivity doesn’t stop at curriculum or accessibility ramps—it extends to the washrooms. With half (or more) of the student population menstruating, access to menstrual hygiene solutions isn’t just a convenience; it’s a necessity for equity, health, and student success.
Why Free Period Products Matter on Campus
The cost of period products adds up, and for students facing period poverty, that cost can mean skipping class or choosing between food and hygiene. Free period product programs on campus remove this barrier and give students the dignity and support they need to fully participate in their education.
When students can access tampons and pads in washrooms without having to ask, pay, or leave the building, they spend more time learning and less time stressing. It’s a small investment with a big return: improved attendance, greater equity, and a more inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of gender identity or financial means.
Touch-Free Disposal: Essential for Hygiene and Plumbing Protection
It’s not enough to offer products. How they’re disposed of matters too.
In many colleges, students still face the dilemma of flushing tampons or using unsanitary, overflowing, pathogen-covered metal wall boxes. That’s why more institutions are turning to full-service menstrual hygiene disposal solutions like Citron Hygiene’s covered, touch-free disposal bins installed in every stall. These bins are specially treated between service appointments with a proprietary, all-natural vapour technology (EcoCard in the U.S. and Actiwipe in Canada) to neutralize odours and reduce the risk of pathogen transmission.
This hands-free approach elevates hygiene standards, encourages proper disposal, reduces plumbing issues from flushed products and protects facilities staff from unnecessary health risks.
Encouraging Cleanliness and Comfort with Toilet Seat Sanitizer
Another often-overlooked element of menstrual hygiene management is the cleanliness of the toilet seat itself. Many students, unsure of the seat’s cleanliness, resort to “hovering”, an awkward practice that not only affects comfort but also contributes to urine spray, making stalls less hygienic for everyone.
To promote a more sanitary and dignified experience, leading institutions are installing toilet seat sanitizer dispensers inside each stall. With a quick spray and wipe, users can sanitize the seat before use, encouraging them to sit fully rather than hover. This small but powerful amenity reduces urine spray and helps keep stalls cleaner, safer, and more pleasant for all students and staff.
Citron Hygiene offers wall-mounted toilet seat sanitizer systems that are easy to use and regularly serviced to ensure they’re always stocked and ready.
North America’s Leading Choice for Campus Period Dignity
From the Ivy League to Canadian polytechnics, Citron Hygiene and Aunt Flow are proud to power the menstrual equity movement on campuses across North America.
Together, we support period dignity programs at:
- Harvard University
- Bryn Mawr
- Brandeis University
- Columbia College Chicago
- John Abbott College
- Salem State University
- University of the District of Columbia
- Hampton University
- University of Alberta
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Northeastern University
- Norfolk State University
- Western University
- Conestoga College
- Algonquin College
- University of New Haven
- Toronto Metropolitan University
Our tailored programs combine Aunt Flow’s sustainable, organic cotton period products with Citron Hygiene’s reliable servicing and disposal solutions, ensuring students have what they need, when and where they need it.
Let’s Build a More Inclusive Campus Experience
Menstrual equity isn’t a trend—it’s a responsibility. Colleges and universities that offer free, accessible period products and safe disposal options aren’t just improving washroom hygiene. They’re setting a standard of dignity, inclusion, and care, attracting a new generation of students with these values.
Ready to upgrade your campus facilities? Contact Citron Hygiene to learn how we can help you implement a period-positive solution that works for your students, your staff, and your mission.
