Is this going too far? Always removes Venus symbol to acknowledge transmen who menstruate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't pay attention to symbols on my box of tampons - so its absurd to be "outraged" about something I wasn't even aware of. This is kind of dumb altogether -- who cares?

I DO think tampons, pads, and menstrual cups should free or at least heavily subsidized. It's kind of unfair that 50% of the population has to shell out some $$$ for something that's inherent in our DNA no matter what we do or don't do.

“Free”= someone else pays for it.

Yep.

PP who wants free/subsidized menstrual products, how do you propose that happens? How would the distribution work? Would women buy the products and then submit receipts to get reimbursed by the government? Should there be special "menstrual stores/clinics" where women go and are handed free products? Would women get coupons that they could redeem at stores (similar to WIC coupons for formula?)

How would the manufacturing work? Would the government take over the companies that currently produce these products? Would the government create their own manufacturing plants and eventually squeeze out the "competition?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For me (and many others I am assuming), the issue is not about removing the symbol.

It is about a product, intended solely for females, giving a nod to the concept that men menstruate.
This is insane. Sure, guys, call yourself a woman, but biologically, you are still male and cannot menstruate, give birth, or breastfeed.

I don't think it's biological men "menstruating." This is about people who were born into female bodies, that identify as men. Because their bodies are female, they will menstruate...but they consider themselves men, so they are "men who menstruate."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We discussed this in a FB group, and someone pointed out that maxipads have uses beyond menstruation - apparently it's a lower-cost option for people with mild incontinence who don't need a full-on adult diaper.

So that might also be in the mix - making the product less overtly feminine might be a good business decision.

I never noticed the symbol and don't really care either way.

The only Always product I use is liners. Just looked at a box I have that was purchased a while ago and the symbol isn’t even on there—it looks like they only used it on the interior packaging for some of their products anyway—individually wrapped pads.

They have labeled them as everyday liners good for bladder leaks, etc.

They should have done it without making an announcement, but really, who cares? This is like the stupid people getting all upset about happy holidays.

[Anonymous]

I am much more concerned with Halloween ban at schools!
But, these are the things of the same nature. It’s a trend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't pay attention to symbols on my box of tampons - so its absurd to be "outraged" about something I wasn't even aware of. This is kind of dumb altogether -- who cares?

I DO think tampons, pads, and menstrual cups should free or at least heavily subsidized. It's kind of unfair that 50% of the population has to shell out some $$$ for something that's inherent in our DNA no matter what we do or don't do.

“Free”= someone else pays for it.

Yep.

PP who wants free/subsidized menstrual products, how do you propose that happens? How would the distribution work? Would women buy the products and then submit receipts to get reimbursed by the government? Should there be special "menstrual stores/clinics" where women go and are handed free products? Would women get coupons that they could redeem at stores (similar to WIC coupons for formula?)

How would the manufacturing work? Would the government take over the companies that currently produce these products? Would the government create their own manufacturing plants and eventually squeeze out the "competition?"

I do t think it should be free - toilet paper isn’t free- but it shouldn’t be taxed. Also perhaps it could be included as an eligible expense under your medical flexible spending account.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't pay attention to symbols on my box of tampons - so its absurd to be "outraged" about something I wasn't even aware of. This is kind of dumb altogether -- who cares?

I DO think tampons, pads, and menstrual cups should free or at least heavily subsidized. It's kind of unfair that 50% of the population has to shell out some $$$ for something that's inherent in our DNA no matter what we do or don't do.

“Free”= someone else pays for it.

Yep.

PP who wants free/subsidized menstrual products, how do you propose that happens? How would the distribution work? Would women buy the products and then submit receipts to get reimbursed by the government? Should there be special "menstrual stores/clinics" where women go and are handed free products? Would women get coupons that they could redeem at stores (similar to WIC coupons for formula?)

How would the manufacturing work? Would the government take over the companies that currently produce these products? Would the government create their own manufacturing plants and eventually squeeze out the "competition?"

I do t think it should be free - toilet paper isn’t free- but it shouldn’t be taxed. Also perhaps it could be included as an eligible expense under your medical flexible spending account.

Another break for the privileged with FSAs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For me (and many others I am assuming), the issue is not about removing the symbol.

It is about a product, intended solely for females, giving a nod to the concept that men menstruate.
This is insane. Sure, guys, call yourself a woman, but biologically, you are still male and cannot menstruate, give birth, or breastfeed.

I don't think it's biological men "menstruating." This is about people who were born into female bodies, that identify as men. Because their bodies are female, they will menstruate...but they consider themselves men, so they are "men who menstruate."

They are not men. Men don't menstruate.
It's simple biology.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't pay attention to symbols on my box of tampons - so its absurd to be "outraged" about something I wasn't even aware of. This is kind of dumb altogether -- who cares?

I DO think tampons, pads, and menstrual cups should free or at least heavily subsidized. It's kind of unfair that 50% of the population has to shell out some $$$ for something that's inherent in our DNA no matter what we do or don't do.

“Free”= someone else pays for it.

Yep.

PP who wants free/subsidized menstrual products, how do you propose that happens? How would the distribution work? Would women buy the products and then submit receipts to get reimbursed by the government? Should there be special "menstrual stores/clinics" where women go and are handed free products? Would women get coupons that they could redeem at stores (similar to WIC coupons for formula?)

How would the manufacturing work? Would the government take over the companies that currently produce these products? Would the government create their own manufacturing plants and eventually squeeze out the "competition?"

I do t think it should be free - toilet paper isn’t free- but it shouldn’t be taxed. Also perhaps it could be included as an eligible expense under your medical flexible spending account.

Another break for the privileged with FSAs.

What is a medical flexible spending account?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am much more concerned with Halloween ban at schools!
But, these are the things of the same nature. It’s a trend.

That’s the point, pp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For me (and many others I am assuming), the issue is not about removing the symbol.

It is about a product, intended solely for females, giving a nod to the concept that men menstruate.
This is insane. Sure, guys, call yourself a woman, but biologically, you are still male and cannot menstruate, give birth, or breastfeed.

You've got a little backwards there. In more ways than one.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I think we should remove anything that would potentially be non-inclusive to absolutely anybody.....strive for the lowest possible common denominator.

[Anonymous]

Is it still o.k. to say "feminine hygiene product" or is that a no no now, too?

[Anonymous]

What’s the issue with Venus? Roman goddess of love and beauty. Don’t get why it is offensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s the issue with Venus? Roman goddess of love and beauty. Don’t get why it is offensive.

Why is removing it offensive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For me (and many others I am assuming), the issue is not about removing the symbol.

It is about a product, intended solely for females, giving a nod to the concept that men menstruate.
This is insane. Sure, guys, call yourself a woman, but biologically, you are still male and cannot menstruate, give birth, or breastfeed.

I don't think it's biological men "menstruating." This is about people who were born into female bodies, that identify as men. Because their bodies are female, they will menstruate...but they consider themselves men, so they are "men who menstruate."

They are not men. Men don't menstruate.
It's simple biology.

OP draws in the hateful a-holes with her pot stirring. Nice job.