Why shouldn't tampons be taxed?

Do you use a razor? Is it a straight razor that you sharpen before each use? Or do you use those tax-free disposable Mach IIIs?

Plenty of women seem to. Also please refer to my earlier comments about cups. And I spend as much time as possible throwing myself down mountains in various forms, I have plenty of experience washing off bloods stains.

Women just need to learn to control their bladders.

Depending on how I'm feeling and what shave I want I use either a double edged razor (one which uses the tiny metal blades you can buy in packs by the hundred that fit into the handle) or I use an electric trimmer/razor.

Not entirely sure how this is relevant, but I figure I'd answer civilly and see where it goes.

What does that have to do with anything

Women just need to learn to control their bladders.

Depending on how I'm feeling and what shave I want I use either a double edged razor (one which uses the tiny metal blades you can buy in packs by the hundred that fit into the handle) or I use an electric trimmer/razor.

Not entirely sure how this is relevant, but I figure I'd answer civilly and see where it goes.

OP keeps going on about the fact that tampons are disposable and hence the tax goes towards dealing with the trash built up. Most men use disposable razors which are not taxed yet still get thrown out and therefore shouldn't they also be taxed?

plenty of women do? what is your source? is this commonly done in modernised, developed countries, or do you just mean the countries where disposables are not an option? or both? good for you for your um. experience in washing off blood stains. i'm sure you practise it while you're out and going about your daily life.

edit: i'll read up on the cups. i've never heard of it before in my life

You're saying tampons should be taxed because of the amount of waste they produce. Throwing out those tiny metal blades every couple of weeks also creates waste. However, they are not taxed.

IMO they should be, and I'd happily pay that tax.

The majority of the time I use my electric razor for convenience, and only use the old fashioned method of shaving cream and a proper double edged razor when I want to relax in the morning and have a slightly more "luxury" feel.

If you could provide figures on razor blade tax I'd be interested. As far as I was aware they are taxed.

Well you did ask me if I knew how hard it was to wash off bloodstains, and seeing as for periods of time I've worked doing such things I guess you could say I did it whilst going about my daily life.

I'm happy that if nothing else this thread has bought to light alternatives for someone.

The plenty of women I refer to are various bloggers around the tinternet.

IMO they should be, and I'd happily pay that tax.

The majority of the time I use my electric razor for convenience, and only use the old fashioned method of shaving cream and a proper double edged razor when I want to relax in the morning and have a slightly more "luxury" feel.

oh nah i still wouldn't use it mate i'm uncomfortable with sticking things up my vagina. and for the record i don't use tampons either.

these various bloggers don't represent a population of women though; of course, many women do use reusables, but a significant majority do not. it's not just because the reusable alternatives aren't that well known, it's more for convenience sake. unfortunately not all women work with flexible hours or with blood for a living.

Yes, I also was sure they are taxed at the standard 20%, not sure where Sabertooth got the tax exemption fact from

I also use double edged disposable razor blades (Derby) - I believe they are taxed?

I got it from this politician's speech:
"It is absurd that while men's razors, children's nappies and even products like Jaffa Cakes, exotic meats and edible cake decorations are free from VAT, women are still having to pay additional costs on what is already an expensive yet vital product," said SNP MP Alison Thewliss.


But I did a google when you asked for a source and it appears that they are actually taxed. Sorry, I guess it's a case of the SNP being wrong again.

I got it from this politician's speech:
"It is absurd that while men's razors, children's nappies and even products like Jaffa Cakes, exotic meats and edible cake decorations are free from VAT, women are still having to pay additional costs on what is already an expensive yet vital product," said SNP MP Alison Thewliss.


But I did a google when you asked for a source and it appears that they are actually taxed. Sorry, I guess it's a case of the SNP being wrong again.

Fair enough.To contribute to the thread, it's my personal opinion that tampons should not be taxed anymore than they are now.

In the capacity that they are there to act as representatives for the population, yes, the government should have the ability to decide how to raise money.

Also please don't try and twist my words, I said raise money for the governing of the country, not for the government.

I didn't mean anything regarding your second paragraph.

I was getting at if the government can and should decide how to raise money, then they can choose to not tax certain goods.