Women's Rights

noun a tax on tampons, which are feminine hygiene products used during menstruation

• The tampon tax refers to the sales tax imposed on menstrual products.
• I can't believe we still have to pay the tampon tax on essential items for women.
• It's ridiculous that we have to deal with the tampon tax every time we buy feminine products.
• The tampon tax is like a constant reminder of the gender disparities in our society.

noun the act of giving birth without medical assistance or intervention

verb to give birth without medical assistance or intervention

• Freebirth is the practice of giving birth without the assistance of medical professionals.
• Have you heard of freebirth? It's when women choose to have a home birth without any medical intervention.
• Some people call freebirth 'unassisted childbirth'.
• In a way, freebirth symbolizes the ultimate act of self-reliance and empowerment.