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[ This isn’t the kind of usual stuff I like to post but I feel like this is critical coming from teen who’s living in America at this moment. ]
To all my AFAB peeps living in the USA.
If you track your periods with a mobile app:
DELETE IMMEDIATELY!!
The data that’s gathered has been coincided and is benign used against anybody who’s looking for an abortion.
https://mobile.twitter.com/evacide/status/1521568113250082816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
“The stark reality is that while cycle tracking apps can be useful, they also harbour serious privacy risks. Any[one] who uses a menstrual cycle tracking app could expose [them]self to the potential that [their] data might later be exploited to mount a case against [them] if [they] suffers a legitimate miscarriage.”
https://www.tyla.com/news/period-tracking-online-roe-v-wade-20220506.amp.html
https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi/2022/05/period-tracker-phone-selling-data-anti-abortion-groups
In other words; If you do plan to protest against having Roe v. Wade being overturned! Please protect yourself and stay safe lovelies!!
#politics#roe v wade#roe vs. wade#abortion#pro choice#the handmaid's tale#periods#menstrualawareness#period apps#data#livlowdowns#fuck the usa#fuck the government#fuck the govt#womensupportingwomen#womensupportingeachother#woman#women#lgbtqa#scotus#fuck the system#goddammit
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Menstruation Deliberation
This is my first tumblr post so please be kind but any constructive criticism is welcome. I have been writing stories for myself for many years but decided I wanted to start sharing them so here’s my first one.
Warnings: Talk of periods/menstruation which in my opinion shouldn’t need a warning but here you are just incase.
Summary: You are a Slytherin in 6th year and get your period in potions class but have nothing with you and have no choice but to talk to professor snape about it.
I watched as I stirred my potion and watched the cauldron bubble as it brewed. I pray this stomach ache that I’ve had all morning goes away soon, I wonder if the chicken I ate at dinner last night is to blame. I have a feeling that this potion is going to go horribly wrong as I can barely concentrate on what I’m doing with it. Oh well at least I’m in Slytherin so Snape won’t bother taking away any house points, everyone knows he’s extremely biased towards us anyway.
That’s when I felt it, I realised now the stomach ache I had is not because of the chicken. “No, no, no,” I mutter.
“Something wrong y/n” Draco Malfoy asked from the next desk over.
“No it’s okay, I just thought I stirred the potion clockwise instead of anti-clockwise but turns out I was right after all” I lied. He seemed to buy that answer as he turned back to look at his own potion with a nod.
Okay y/n don’t panic I thought to myself. But who am I kidding I’m definitely panicking, I wasn’t expecting it until Saturday and I haven’t had a chance to get any supplies from Hogsmeade like I usually do I was planning on doing that tomorrow.
Okay it’s fine I’ll just go to Snape and feign like I’m about to throw up or something and he’ll send me to Madam Pomfrey, I’m sure she’ll have something I can use until I can get my usual tampons tomorrow. Oh wait what was it Dumbledore was saying at lunch, Madam Pomfrey is out until tomorrow at St Mungo’s on a course about potions to reduce the effects of mandrake poisoning. Oh no, I thought as I also remember what else he said “Any issues in the meantime please visit professor Snape in the potions classroom where he will be able to assist you the best he can”.
Crap, this means I’m gonna have to one tell Snape I’m on my period and two also ask him for tampons for dealing with said period. Oh lord I’m never going to be able to look my head of house in the eye again.
I get up from my seat and slowly start making my way to the desk. I may as well get this over with it’s only going to get worse if I wait and I’d rather everyone not find out by me bleeding through my skirt especially not someone like Draco Malfoy. He’d surely ridicule me for months about it and probably make up some awful nickname for me and be sure to say it loudly every time I walked in the common room.
As I reached Snape’s desk he looked up. “Have you finished your potion Miss y/l/n” he said calmly.
Oh crap, I’d completely forgot about my potion, I turned round and to my relief it was not overflowing or bellowing some horrible green smoke like Neville’s seemed to be over the other side of the room. “ No sir, I kind of have a little bit of an issue”
“Oh, really? And what may I ask would that be?” He asked and I was pleased to see with no trace of mockery or a sneer like he would if it was one of the Gryffindors asking or maybe it was just because he could see the look of pure panic and dread in my face as I spoke and he was afraid if he said the wrong thing I may burst into tears.
“Well sir, Professor Dumbledore mentioned earlier that we were to come to you if we needed anything that we would usually see Madam Pomfrey for” I said awkwardly not looking up.
“Yes that is correct, are you in need of medical assistance? Did you burn yourself on the potion apparatus?” He asked again sounding confused not understanding my awkwardness.
“No it’s not that Sir, it’s just I…umm I well I umm” I said wanting to bury my head in the pumpkin patch and never pull it out.
“Come on girl spit it out, if you need help I can only assist you if you tell me what the problem is” he said losing patience with my beating around the bush.
I took a deep breath and looked up, maybe if I can act confidently this won’t be as awkward as it inevitably will be I try to kid myself. “Well you see Sir, I just started my period and…”
He interrupted me then “You can be excused to the lavatory, just hurry back so you don’t miss the rest of the lesson”. He didn’t look embarrassed or awkward like most males would at the mere mention of such things , he seemed to be trying to spare me from further embarrassment by letting me go quickly. But then again it is Snape, can you ever tell what he’s feeling, he’s so straight faced all the time.
“That’s very kind of you Sir but that’s my issue and why I would have needed Madam Pomfrey. You see I haven’t had a chance to visit Hogsmeade yet and collect my supplies because it wasn’t supposed to come yet and I just…” I drifted off embarrassed by my rambling.
“Ah I see, wait here one moment” He stated as he walked away into the potion store room. I nervously moved from foot to foot as I waited for him to return and looked around to see if anyone had noticed our interaction. To my relief everyone was deep in concentration reading the instructions to the potion we were brewing. I sighed, yeah I’m definitely going to fail with this potion since I had been distracted and I hadn’t noticed how complicated the instructions obviously were since everyone seemed to be struggling I obviously skipped a few steps, even Hermione Granger had her brow furrowed in what looked like confusion.
Snape walked back in then and handed me a brown parcel. “Off you go, sort yourself out quickly. I will watch your potion while you’re gone.”
When I reached the bathroom and enter the cubicle I open the package and it’s full of a mixture of tampons and pads of different absorbencies. Once I’ve fixed myself up I breath a sigh of relief that I’ve narrowly missed public humiliation in front of my class but can’t help wonder why Snape was so calm and why on earth did he have all this in his store cupboard?
I get back to class and slide back into my seat, it looks like no one noticed my absence and I subtly slipped the brown package into my school bag and look again at the potion instructions as Draco turns around and asks “Hey, where did you go? Do you know what the hell the last line of this potion means?”
He had pointed to the line that said “once stirred add the ingredient that is most vital to all life”
“She was running an errand for me, and yes of course she does since she’s managed to brew the potion perfectly” Snape said as he approached our desk and gave me a knowing look, not quite a smile but as close to a smile as you could possible get from Snape I expect.
Snape gestured for me to look down at my copy of advanced potion making and I could see written very faintly in seemingly magical ink that if you didn’t know was there you wouldn’t even look at the page twice “this idiot was most melodramatic, he just means water, add water. I took the liberty of doing that for you while you were occupied”. The writing then disappeared I looked up at Snape but he had already walked over to the Gryffindor side of the room and was taking 10 points off Ron Weasley and I couldn’t help but chuckle.
As the lesson drew to a close and everyone packed their bags and stood up to leave I hear “Miss Y/L/N could I see you before you leave please?”.
“Oh damn what did you do? Good luck” sniggered Draco as he left the classroom.
I approached the desk warily as Snape said “Do you have everything you need? I can provide some pain remedy if you are experiencing any cramps. I would have asked before but I thought it’d be best to let you get yourself cleaned up first”. It’s like the embarrassment of having to ask Snape had distracted me completely from the dull ache in my stomach but now he’s reminded me so it’s come back with a vengeance and I wince.
“Something to help with the pain would be great, thank you professor. Can I ask how you’re so chill about this? Most men would be weirded out and would have tried to push me out the door as soon as they could.” I say and then realise I probably should have just stopped at saying yes to the pain potion.
Snape chuckled which was such an odd sound to come out of my head of house’s mouth that I almost thought for a second I was imagining it. “ I’m so “chill” as you put it because I’ve been working as teacher for 15 years now, do you think it’s the first encounter I’ve had with a student who has been caught short at such a time? It’s my duty as a head of house to ensure the members of my house are properly cared for while they are boarding at Hogwarts. If I were to ignore the needs of female students or make them feel ashamed in any way for a natural bodily function then I would not be doing my job effectively and would not be worthy of my job title. Also you will find that although those your age who happen to be members of the male gender may be repelled by the idea of menstruation and act immaturely in relation to the subject, as they age they will slowly learn that it is a normal part of life and it should no longer bother them”.
“Oh…” I didn’t know what to say now, I didn’t know Snape actually had a decent side to him. “Thank you for helping me with my potion by the way”.
“I feel like it’s the least I could do considering the suffering you’re currently enduring. Like I said I make sure the students of my house are fully cared for just don’t expect me to do it again, we wouldn’t want you falling behind or people thinking I favoured you now would we. Now here is a potion to help with the pain, if you need any more you know where to find me” then he smiled, like a real actual smile.
At that moment Ernie Macmillan walked into the room with a pretty nasty wound to his right leg. “I got too close to the whomping willow during care of magical creatures sir”
“If you’ll excuse me Miss y/l/n I must see to Mr Macmillan here” he said as he pulled some essence of dittany out of his desk drawer and walked over to where Ernie was hobbling into the classroom with Justin Finch-Fletchley failing to hold him up.
I walked out the classroom and down the corridor toward the girls bathroom ready to take a nice hot bath and hopefully ease the cramps. I couldn’t help think about what Snape had said “wouldn’t want you falling behind or people thinking I favoured you now would we,”. He couldn’t have meant that he did favour me surely? That would be ridiculous, but I couldn’t help wondering well hoping really that’s what he did mean. God damn it I can’t be getting a crush on Snape can I? No that would be absurd. I shake my head, no it’s just the period hormones I think they’re making me crazy.
A crush on Snape would be absolutely preposterous.
#period#imagine#severus snape#professor snape#harry potter#slytherin#tampons#menstrualawareness#hogwarts#potions#story#snape x you#snape x reader#menstrual cramps#these cramps are killing me#snape
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Came across this article and couldn’t help snickering:
“We’ve all heard ‘shark week’ and ‘Aunt Flo’s in town’, but here are a few others that are incredibly creative:
Red Army (Красная армия)
Language: Russian
The painters are in
Language: English
Granny’s stuck in traffic
Source: South Africa
I have a flood (Ho le inondazioni)
Language: Italian
Strawberry Week (Erdbeerwoche)
Language: German
There are communists in the funhouse (Der er kommunister i lysthuset)
Language: Danish
The motherland is bleeding
Source: Turkey
The rooster sang to you yesterday
Source: Puerto Rico
Satan's waterfall
Language: English
Defrosting the steak (Descongelar el Bistec)
Language: Russian
Blood Festival (血祭り)
Language: Japanese
Santa Claus has come
Source: Romania
The red Ferrari is here
Source: Netherlands
Monthly oil change
Source: Hungary
The day of pushing flowers (Kukintapäivä)
Language: Finnish
Arrival of Matthew Perry (ペリー来航)
Language: Japanese”
#what a wild ride#some are visual#some are visceral#some are surprisingly political#the last one really got me#period mention#menstrualawareness#menstrual period#menstruation#euphemism#euphemisms#around the world#international#global#italian language#english language#russian language#south african#german language#turkish language#danish#puerto rican#japanese language#romanian language#hungarian language#dutch language#finnish language#funny#lol#matthew perry
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Menstruation is the monthly process of the uterus releasing blood and tissue, which normally begins in early adolescence and lasts until menopause. read more...
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Factors to consider when selecting a Menstrual hygiene Unit
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is crucial for maintaining proper hygiene practices and overall well-being, encompassing the practices, facilities, and products used to manage menstruation hygienically.
Despite its importance, millions worldwide still face challenges due to sociocultural taboos, lack of resources, and inadequate facilities. Installing menstrual hygiene units (MHUs) is vital, especially in workplaces, to promote effective MHM.
However, choosing the right MHU involves considering various factors such as design, functionality, usage, maintenance, and cost. Proper sanitary waste disposal is essential to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental sustainability, preventing the spread of infections.
Investing in sanitary bins can significantly improve restroom cleanliness and safety, particularly in public spaces. The selection process should prioritize factors like design, functionality, maintenance, and cost to ensure the chosen MHU meets hygiene requirements without compromising durability or safety.
Ultimately, investing in proper MHUs is an investment in public health, user comfort, and hygiene, enabling women and girls to manage their periods with confidence and dignity.
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Shedding Light On Hypomenorrhea
Have you ever wondered if a lighter period is something to worry about? We’ve got an article that dives deep into the world of hypomenorrhea, where less blood flow might raise some flags. 🚩 It’s packed with info that could be a game-changer for your health.
Don’t stay in the dark about your menstrual cycle. Get the facts, know when to seek advice, and take charge of your health. 💪
Understanding Hypomenorrhea: When Less Is More… Or Is It?
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“I was embarrassed, yet I persisted.”
Breaking Taboos, Empowering Women: A Male Facilitator's Journey in Menstrual Health Education.
Menstrual Health Matters
Read through the proud journey of a male felicitator at the #SimplyPeriods movement led by @rfyouthsports and us in Odisha!
#RFSports#RelianceFoundation#MenstrualAwareness#Empowerment#BreakingBarriers#AthleteHealth#FemaleAthletes#MenstrualHealthMatters#Periods#SimplyPeriods#simplysportsk
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#Women#Sanitation#MenstrualHygiene#solunus#SaveTheChildFoundation#PennamFoundation#FreeSanitaryPadsDistribution#MenstrualAwareness
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How will you feel after helping your women overcome the pain, as she goes through every single month, It feels great, right?
Embracing the kindness and gestures of those men: https://bit.ly/3PurA65
#monthycycle#womanhood#lifehacks#femalehealth#moodswings#period#showsupport#PMS#pcos#menstrualawareness#wellness#horomonalimbalance#periodcramps#stressmanagement#perioddelay#meditation#yogatherapy#healthylifestyle#pinkfeatherblog
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In a FIRST for us, we invited the mothers, aunts, sisters, family of our kids!
We wanted to extend to them the opportunity to ask questions from an experienced gynaecologist, Dr. Swati Attam.
And that's exactly what they did!
They asked everything from "does washing hair decrease a period cycle?" to "why is my period cycle irregular?".
It was an intimate conversation that we have FINALLY initiated in a public space.
#ShatteringTheTaboo #MenstrualWorkshop #MenstrualHygieneDay #EmpoweredWomen #BreakTheSilence #PeriodPositivity #HerHaqq #Parkshala #MenstrualAwareness #MenstrualHealth #periods #periodproducts #menstruation #menstruationmyths #periodtalks #periodtabboo #breakthesilence #periodhygeine #periodsfacts #menstruationworkshop #breakthetabboo
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I fr be goin thru the 7 stages of grief every 3 minutes when I'm on my period
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS AND HOW TO USE THEM?
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Warmest regards for happiness and harmony to all those enjoying Eid!
Eid Mubarak from Initial Hygiene!
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I hate my life I hate being afab I don’t want to have a uterus I want it gone why do I have to live through this suffering every month jesus fucking christ, I don’t need a uterus asdfgugcyvhiihbugcs
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WE NEED TO RAISE THE PRICE OF THESE THINGS! THEY ARE TOO EASILY ACCESSIBLE!
#womenshygiene#menstrual cup and tampons#menstrualhealth#menstrualawareness#menstrual period#menstrual products
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