My only issue would be the stains. I've always known that I shouldn't be made ashamed of my periods, body hair, stretchmarks or any behaviour that can be considered "masculine". ( Unless it's something men should also be ashamed of )
I have my own inexpensive solution to my menstrual mess. I haven't used diaper-like pads in years or tampons since I was a teen. ( They never really protected my clothes in the first place )
As for the taboo, there was a time when a woman couldn't cross water or be in a holy place when she was menstruating. It was considered a "sin". For as long as women have been considered the sub-sex of men we've been made ashamed one way or another for what we were born to be.
I love that you aren't ashamed of any of that stuff, I'm trying to get to that point.
It really sucks that we are the Sub sex ! haha. Thats why I'm excited about changing it.
What is your inexpensive solution if you don't mind telling me? haha.
We are considered the sub sex. But remember at one time we lived in matriarchal societies. It is only by our constructed culture, not by our nature.
I use 2 things depending on the flow ( light or heavy ). Before it starts, I just use a kitchen towel or toilet paper. When it starts to get heavy I use the menstrual sponge. I find it far more reliable than anything else but it does require check ups ( it's risky to use it for as long as you would use a tampon ). My flow doesn't stay heavy for long so I go back to toilet paper because ... well the sponge can be messy when taking it out. ( That's a warning )
True! I should of worded that differently.
Those are really smart methods! I think thats going to be similar to using the cloth pads I found online. I like those because they stay put hehe