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Understanding how we manage our Periods
Please only fill in this survey if you have periods!
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1.
Where do you primarily shop for your period products?
(Required.)
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2.
What products do you use to manage your period?
(Required.)
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Big brand or own-brand non-applicator tampons
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Big brand or own-brand applicator tampons
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Big brand or own-brand disposable pads
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Plastic-free/ organic non-applicator tampons
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Plastic-free/ organic applicator tampons
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Plastic-free/ organic disposable pads
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Menstrual cup
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Period pants
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Washable pads
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Reusable tampon applicator
Always
Usually
Occasionally
Never
Other (please specify)
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3.
How do you rate each of these products out of 5 (1 being your top choice, 5 being something that you'd avoid at all costs)? If you have not tried the product please select ‘N/A’
(Required.)
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Big brand or own-brand non-applicator tampons
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Big brand or own-brand applicator tampons
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Big brand or own-brand disposable pads
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Plastic-free/ organic non-applicator tampons
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Plastic-free/ organic applicator tampons
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Plastic-free/ organic disposable pads
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Menstrual cup
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Reusable pads
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Period pants
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Reusable applicator
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Other (please specify)
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4.
What are the THREE most important factors when choosing your period care products?
(Required.)
Health
Waste considerations
Plastic considerations
Cost effectiveness
Ease of purchase
Brand design and image
Ethical brand
Effectiveness of product
Comfort
Other (please specify)
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5.
Please place in order of importance your answers from the previous question (1 being the most important factor when choosing your period care product)
(Required.)
1.
2.
3.
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6.
Are you aware that that mainstream brand (e.g. Lil-lets, Tampax, Bodyform, Always) pads contain plastic?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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7.
Are you aware that that mainstream brand tampons contain plastic? We're not talking about the applicators or the wrapper - the tampon itself!
(Required.)
Yes
No
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8.
Are you aware of our Plastic Free Periods campaign?
(Required.)
Yes
No
9.
If you have switched to plastic-free disposable period products or reusables, what were the main TWO reasons for doing so?
Health reasons (related to plastic)
Health reasons (other)
This is the only option available where I shop
Cost savings
To reduce waste
To reduce plastic pollution
Comfort
Practical/ lifestyle reasons
Recommendations from people I know
Recommendations from celebrities/ social media influencers
Not applicable
Other (please specify)
10.
If you have NOT switched to plastic-free disposable period products or reusables, what were the main TWO reasons for doing so?
Health reasons (related to plastic)
Health reasons (other)
This is the only option available where I shop
Cost savings
To reduce waste
To reduce plastic pollution
Comfort
Practical/ lifestyle reasons
Recommendations from people I know
Recommendations from celebrities/ social media influencers
Not applicable
Other (please specify)
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11.
If you use a disposable product, how do you dispose of it?
(Required.)
Put it in the landfill bin
Put it in the compost bin
Flush it down the toilet
Not applicable
Other (please specify)
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12.
Did you know that you can save up to 94% of what you would have spent on disposable period products over your lifetime by switching to reusable products?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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13.
If you had questions related to your period, which of these sources would you trust recommendations/advice from most. Please tick your top THREE
(Required.)
Government
Browser search for blogs
Youtube
Celebrities/ social media influencers (please give examples)
Social media (please state which platform/s)
Gynaecologists
Period product companies
Product retailers
Friends
Parents
Health organisations
Your local GP / clinic / hospital
Other
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14.
Please place in order of importance your answers from the previous question (1 being the source you would most trust advice/ recommendations from)
(Required.)
1.
2.
3.
15.
If you selected celebrities, social media influencers or social media as a trustworthy source of advice / recommendations about your period, please specific the platforms or people here:
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16.
The government and NHS have both committed to providing school students and NHS patients with free period products, to help combat period poverty (yipee!). Do you think that they should offer plastic-free disposables and reusable options?
(Required.)
Yes
No
17.
If your answer to the question above was 'Yes' - please briefly tell us why:
18.
If your answer to the question above was 'No' - please briefly tell us why:
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19.
What age group do you fall into?
(Required.)
18-24
25-34
35-44
45+
20.
What village/ town/ city do you live in?
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21.
What gender do you identify as?
(Required.)
Female
Male
Non-binary
Other (please specify)
22.
How would you define your ethnicity?
23.
Would you define yourself as any of the below?
Student
Parent
Teacher / educator
Health professional
Carer
24.
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