A wave of criticism has emerged following the official appointment of a man as Scotland's first "period dignity officer". Critics argue that the job - which involves promoting access to free sanitary products in schools and colleges - should have been given to a woman.
As part of the role, Jason Grant, from Dundee, will also discuss women's issues around menopause. It comes after Scotland became the first country in the world to introduce a law to spread free access to sanitary products.
Mr Grant's role as Period Dignity Regional Lead officer is the first of its kind but it has caused some backlash on social media.
Gina Davidson, of LBC Radio, claimed the appointment is "the epitome of mansplaining". Read more: Manchester bar defends gender-neutral toilets following intense backlash She commented on a photo sent out by MR Grant's PR, Grainger Public Relations, which featured the former personal trainer with a woman and daughter, talking about period products.
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