Written by Most of my male friends treat period as if it’s “repulsive,” and many of my female friends get embarrassed and anxious and feel bad about having their period. I was bothered by other guys’ attitudes.
I actually had started carrying tampons and pads in my bag because my girl friends often had to improvise with amusing ways to stop themselves from leaking into their uniforms.
I decided to call out the other boys at my school on social groups. I added a tag #realmensupportwomen#. In my post, I challenged other guys to follow what I did.
What I added-
“TO EVERY BOY THAT FOLLOWS ME AND CALLS HIMSELF A MAN OR SIMPLY A GOOD HUMAN BEING.
Petition for all of us to start bringing a couple of pads or tampons to school to help our girlfriends.
If you have a girlfriend or are friends with a girl, you know that they don’t always have tampons or pads with them or that sometimes their period hits them without notice, and you have a bit of a problem finding one.
We should support them with this. After all, we don’t have to go through all they do because of menstruation, so it’s just logical that we help them. You should already know to give them your sweater and not question when they wrap it around their waist.
So let’s step it up a notch and help them out. IF YOU HAVE ANY RESPECT FOR YOUR MOTHER, GIRLFRIEND, OR JUST WOMEN IN GENERAL, I EXPECT YOU TO FOLLOW ME.
To every girl following me- You are welcome to ask me for a pad at any time without receiving a negative response or a dirty look. We should all help each other like this so you don’t have to thank me.
#realmensupportwomen”
I posted the picture then, and at first, no one paid attention. But then, a girl from my class mentioned it on a social platform, and my post began to be shared. I have many likes for it. Although I had some negative comments, many supported my period help crusade.
By this, I wanted a way of making a difference. I know I can’t end bigger problems like sexism, racism, homophobia, and others, even though I want to, so for now, I’ll attempt to end the taboo that guys associate menstruation with.
So BOYS, SPREAD THIS POST AMONG YOUR PEERS, AND I CHALLENGE YOU TO DO SO.
GIRLS, so you no longer have as much trouble with your periods, we boys are there to help you. You see, that period is truly a normal thing for every healthy girl. We are proud to help the leading women of the future.
And also, you can ask me about any period or puberty advice on my blog- “Jason’s All Round Corner,” on KT or on our Teen Help group on KN without a fuss.
Have a nice day all!
Jason
