Rain Dove Dubilewski Instagram – Some of these suggestions are a bit controversial- but I’m gonna take a chance here. As You know, I bleed but I don’t identify as female. This menstrual cycle I did a bit of journaling on a few basic things regarding menstrual products that I’d like to see change before I leave this earth.
-Dont use blue liquid in illustrations of menstrual blood on ads. Use something that looks like actual blood. Destigmatize bleeding by not tiptoeing. Be casually literal. We aren’t afraid to show placenta birth blood and blood from murders or fights on tv right?
-Get rid of the term “feminine products” in stores and adverts. That descriptor not only does nothing to illustrate the function of the product, but it’s also not accurate. And it puts a target on anyone that is purchasing but not “feminine” by societal standards.
-If a school has a uniform, make menstrual underwear a free part of it. For any student who requests them. No requirements to carry pads/tampons into school, makes menstruation part of school spirit, and keeps people supported.
-Educate people about longterm usage items such as menstrual panties- phase out single use items as accessibility picks up.
-Put menstrual product dispensers in all restrooms despite the “gender/sex” on the door.
These are just a few things, what do You think? Anything You don’t agree with and why? The comments are being watched so whatever You say will possibly have a real impact!
Btw these panties are of course @chantelle_paris . And I’m really proud to say that they are rolling into a new era of inclusive language surrounding their menstrual underwear. I tried them during my menstrual cycle and they legit worked- which surprised me because tbh I was skeptical. And they didn’t feel like a diaper.
#ChantellePeriodPanties #ChantelleLife #genderqueer #menstrualhygieneday | Posted on 28/May/2022 21:43:20
