Please proudly pass your pads
- May 2, 2016
- 2 min read
Every woman in the history of humanity has, or has had, a period. Most women today will menstruate approximately 500 times in their lives. Yet, women still remain perplexed by periods and most men are simply disgusted.
This opinion article was originally featured in PantherNOW and explores the taboo behind menstruation.
Check out the article’s excerpt below and click the link if you want to read the full story!
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Maytinee Kramer/Staff Writer
Every woman in the history of humanity has, or has had, a period. Most women today will menstruate approximately 500 times in their lives. Yet, women still remain perplexed by periods and most men are simply disgusted. As young girls, we are educated by our mothers, aunts, teachers and even magazines about our uterus shedding its lining, sending blood flowing out. Just this sentence alone may be enough to make one squirm. Menstruation and “feminine hygiene” has come a long way, yet society still dominates the taboo that surrounds a woman’s period.
When girls start their periods, many go through a journey of confusion, dread and silence. Periods can be painful. They cause backaches, cramps and emotional turmoil – girls have to go through this practically every month. Many women still shove sanitary pads or tampons up their sleeves on their way to the bathroom, even then, we try to remain as discreet as possible in a room full of other women.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, most women menstruate once a month, with the average menstrual cycle being 28 days. Having a period is not only healthy, but highlights that your body is normal and properly functioning. Menstruation is a part of life. Naturally, there shouldn’t be any shame or embarrassment associated with it.
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