Scotland goes beyond abolishing the ‘Period Tax.’ Scotland is showing the world what it is to make being a woman normal. The country has become the first in the world make period sanitary products like pads and tampons free to anyone who wants and needs them. Lawmaker Monica Lennon sponsored the legislation. She stood on the floor of the Scottish Parliament declaring, “Menstruation is normal. Free access to tampons, pads and reusable options should be normal, too.” She also pointed