Periods, body positivity, and third wave feminism

[HairyCyclist]

I liked the tampons with little bells attached to the string, they were just for the Christmas period

[Athene]

I personally don't consider blood to be anywhere near as disgusting as human excrement; so, the comparison does seem a bit over-the-top to me. 

Also, the presence of a foul odor is NOT a normal occurrence during menstruation, and definitely needs to be brought to a healthcare provider's attention.

[pocaracas]

I personally don't consider blood to be anywhere near as disgusting as human excrement; so, the comparison does seem a bit over-the-top to me. 

Also, the presence of a foul odor is NOT a normal occurrence during menstruation, and definitely needs to be brought to a healthcare provider's attention.

From what I've noticed, the odor is always a bit stronger during menstruation.
Some people just have a naturally stronger odor on normal days that gets even stronger on those special days... maybe that's what they are picking up?

The awareness of excess odor can lead women to be self-conscious about it and flat out refuse any interaction during those days... Some may only restrict interaction that results in bloodied clothes (not just bedclothes).
It's down to personal choice, I guess...

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[bennyboy]

Girls bleed. . . from their WHATS?

Are you saying that every month when my wife tells me the "store is closed," she's not just sad because she misses her favorite shopping venue?

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I personally don't consider blood to be anywhere near as disgusting as human excrement; so, the comparison does seem a bit over-the-top to me. 

Also, the presence of a foul odor is NOT a normal occurrence during menstruation, and definitely needs to be brought to a healthcare provider's attention.

. . . unless you are just used to the smell of your own menstrual blood.

Pretty sure almost any bodily fluid if present in enough quantity is not going to smell like daisies.

[vorlon13]

[Catholic_Lady]

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I don't know, I just imagine myself handling it the wrong way and blood splashing everywhere. That would be my luck lol

That would be a hilarious story to tell though. 

But seriously, the benefits are many*: 
1) You just buy it once, and never again. No more monthly shopping for pads and tampons. In the long run, you'll save hundreds (thousands?) of dollars/pounds/euros/whatevers. 
2) Depending on how heavy your bleed is, it can stay in for up to 12 hours before you need to empty it. (Yes, that means a comfortable, safe night's sleep without having to worry about blood spill on your sheets, yey!)
3) No more waste = happier environment. 

I was a skeptic for years until I decided to try last fall. Did not regret it. (And hey, they're not even that expensive, so if it turns out it doesn't work for you, it won't be a huge loss.) 

*I do not receive any money for writing this recommendation.

I'll have to try it. Hopefully my flow isn't too heavy for it.

[Athene]

I personally don't consider blood to be anywhere near as disgusting as human excrement; so, the comparison does seem a bit over-the-top to me. 

Also, the presence of a foul odor is NOT a normal occurrence during menstruation, and definitely needs to be brought to a healthcare provider's attention.

. . . unless you are just used to the smell of your own menstrual blood.

Pretty sure almost any bodily fluid if present in enough quantity is not going to smell like daisies.

I never said that menstrual blood is devoid of odor.
Or smells like daises.

But, foul-smelling menstrual blood (as in, the smell honestly makes you want to gag), that persists despite proper attention to hygiene, is not normal. It's typically a sign of infection, often due to pH imbalance.

And it should be brought to a healthcare provider's attention.

[MTL]

It's great to see MTL back

Thanks Evie. Nice to be back, also.  Will have bouts of being around, and not being around, for the next several months

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Ew, no lol. That's where poop comes out of.

Not while I'm using it!!!

[Edwardo Piet]

I said NOT. Lol.

[BrokenQuill92]

. . . unless you are just used to the smell of your own menstrual blood.

Pretty sure almost any bodily fluid if present in enough quantity is not going to smell like daisies.

I never said that menstrual blood is devoid of odor.
Or smells like daises.

But, foul-smelling menstrual blood (as in, the smell honestly makes you want to gag), that persists despite proper attention to hygiene, is not normal. It's typically a sign of infection, often due to pH imbalance.

And it should be brought to a healthcare provider's attention.

It may be my delicate nose, or a little the meds I'm on. Besides I get one period a year now that I'm on nexplanon.