Åsa Lindhagen (MP) does not want to promise that there will be free menstrual protection in Sweden in the future, in the same way as Scotland has decided, but does not close the door.
- I absolutely do not think that should be ruled out.
This is clearly something that affects women's finances and health in a way that does not affect men, she says.
I think one should always be open to how other countries view this issue.
A question about women's health
A good start is to talk more about menstruation, she says and not just how much it can cost with menstrual protection.
- In general, we know that we have quite a lot to work with to achieve equal health in Sweden.
We know that women's health has been given lower priority and menstruation is something that affects many women's health.
High tax on menstrual protection
Today, Sweden has one of the world's largest tax surcharges on menstrual protection, 25 percent, compared with other countries such as France, which has 6 percent VAT on the goods.
Maybe a first step could be to reduce VAT?
- This is a question you could be open to, says Minister for Gender Equality Åsa Lindhagen (MP).
It is about something that can not be opted out and that most women need.