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Sakhi Singh's avatar

the stigma around periods sucks honestly. it makes something completely natural sound so abnormal. BTW i know i have been a little awol but i actually LOVE reading your work <3

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emma🦈's avatar

thank you so much Sakhi, I really appreciate that🥹🫶🏽

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Leena S.'s avatar

I love local brands! I tried the pads in Pakistan once and Ioved the material they were made from. I felt like it was so much more suitable to make me feel clean and dry in that warm weather! I love the branding and the point you made about increasing positivity about women's health and wellness.

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emma🦈's avatar

thank you so much Leena, I’m so happy you enjoyed this niche piece🫶🏽

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Aliena's avatar

I honestly hate the stigma that comes with being on my period. I dreaded hiding my pads in grocery stores and having to rush the shopping bag to my room growing up. I felt so dirty having to lie and say I didn’t feel good as an excuse to not pray or fast instead of just being honest. I’m hoping we can all get past acting like menstruating isn’t a natural part of life.

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emma🦈's avatar

completely agree, it’s so upsetting how it’s ingrained in us to be ashamed of our bodies from a young age😔🫶🏽

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Alfia's avatar

Fr I'm 15 and a few months ago I asked my mom why do I have to cover the pads after buying with newspaper or black plastic ( I knew the reason but I wanted to know what she'd say) she said it's because of men because men will mock us humiliate us in public for buying pads for literally having periods for human.

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emma🦈's avatar

thank you for sharing your story! I have the same experience with my mom and it can be frustrating how the older generation still considers a natural process taboo, but I make sure to normalize menstruation is my own life😌🫶🏽

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