Kentucky women sue to end ‘arbitrary, irrational’ sales tax on tampons, period products

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 1,405

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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For about half of every month, Alex Baldon and Skylar Davis are either actively bleeding or working through the symptoms of painful medical conditions related to their menstrual periods.

Unlike most states, Kentucky levies a 6% sales tax on the tampons, pads and other products they need to get through the day.

For Baldon, who has polycystic ovary syndrome, managing her periods has cost as much as $50 in a month. Her condition …

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