“Because my cycle is fairly moderate, I decided to give free bleeding a try.”
I Tried Free Bleeding My Period — Here’s What Happened
‘He carries pads for homeless women so he can ‘give them to any woman who needs them.’ My son is 8.’: Mom keeps ‘open drawer’ policy for menstrual products, contraception
“He knows leaks happen and periods can be uncomfortable. He offers to bring me chocolate and Tylenol when I have tummy cramps. He’s completely unashamed. Completely understanding.”
‘Trans men and non-binary people have periods, too.’: Mom teaches son ‘inclusive’ menstruation lesson to create ‘safe space’ for transgender, non-binary individuals
“The language ‘women have periods’ is not entirely inclusive.”
‘My teenage boys carry a tampon and pad in their backpacks because gender taboo!’: Boy mom raising teen sons to ‘see past’ menstruation taboo, respond with ‘kindness, understanding’
“As I was driving one day, I looked at my boys in the rearview mirror and nonchalantly told them they should carry a tampon in case one of their friends had an emergency. ‘Bleed-throughs happen,’ I explained. ‘Kindness and understanding from ANY friend goes a long way. Be that person.'”
‘5 out of 6 of my sisters have been sexually assaulted. We’re all under 30. I’ve had ENOUGH.’: Woman pens open letter, claims we ‘can’t change the ugly,’ but we can ‘support each other through it’
“I’m tired of carrying pepper spray. I’m tired of clinging to my cup at parties like some wild animal out of fear of getting roofied, again. I’m tired of school dress codes. No, my shoulders are not sexy or distracting. I’m tired of women covering their bruises with makeup before work. Y’all, I am TIRED.”
‘I stole my boyfriend’s debit card and cleared out all his savings. My mistakes have made me who I am today.’: After losing love of her life, child trauma survivor overcomes kleptomania addiction
“I bought myself a plane ticket and flew across the country. The second I got on that plane, I knew I could never speak to him again. It was wrong, but I felt on top of the world.”
‘I thought I was invincible. I was terribly wrong. 5 months ago, this was me in the ICU because of a Tampon. I almost lost my life.’: Woman warns of Toxic Shock Syndrome
“I woke up and it all hit me. Flu like symptoms. Fever, chills, vomiting and a rash developed on my left inner thigh. I had just moved back home to my parents a week prior and if it wasn’t for my mom, I would not be here writing this.”
‘I open up a box of tampons and they all come falling out. My son asks, ‘what’s that?’ I say, ‘they’re baby mice!’ ‘Aww cute!,’ he said, while I’m internally laughing.’: Woman’s son hilariously embarrasses her at doctor
“My son starts saying cute things at the doctor. He looks her in the eyes and says, ‘My mommy puts baby mice in her bum bum.’ The doctor looks horrified and says, ‘pardon?'”
