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"No. Why? If they’re free why can’t nappies be free. " And if they are free then they should be free for everyone. Same as prescriptions | |||
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"No. Why? If they’re free why can’t nappies be free. And if they are free then they should be free for everyone. Same as prescriptions " This. No. | |||
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"No. Why? If they’re free why can’t nappies be free. And if they are free then they should be free for everyone. Same as prescriptions " 
I don't think prescriptions should be free for those who can afford it either. The amount of people who go to the doc and get prescribed things they can get over the counter is a waste of time and money for the nhs. | |||
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"No. Why? If they’re free why can’t nappies be free. And if they are free then they should be free for everyone. Same as prescriptions
I don't think prescriptions should be free for those who can afford it either. The amount of people who go to the doc and get prescribed things they can get over the counter is a waste of time and money for the nhs. "The amount of people who get calpol etc on prescription. It’s a joke. | |||
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"Riding on the coat tails of If men had periods thread, do you think sanitary towels should be free for all women ? Yes or no. " After Mother Nature visiting me for the past 8 bloody days, I’d like to say yes, but the free ones would be rubbish so I’d end up buying my own anyway so No just get on with it it’s part of life. | |||
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"Maybe tax free but not free." | |||
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"No. Why? If they’re free why can’t nappies be free. And if they are free then they should be free for everyone. Same as prescriptions
I don't think prescriptions should be free for those who can afford it either. The amount of people who go to the doc and get prescribed things they can get over the counter is a waste of time and money for the nhs. " | |||
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"Condoms are free. Prescriptions are free if you're over 60 or have certain lifelong conditions. " Or live in Wales. | |||
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"Condoms are free. Prescriptions are free if you're over 60 or have certain lifelong conditions. Or live in Wales." Is that right? Excellent! | |||
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"Condoms are free. Prescriptions are free if you're over 60 or have certain lifelong conditions. Or live in Wales. Is that right? Excellent!" Yep, free for all. I'm just pleased I don't have a serious condition or I wouldn't afford the prescription prices. | |||
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"Condoms are free. Prescriptions are free if you're over 60 or have certain lifelong conditions. Or live in Wales." Or Scotland | |||
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"Of course they should. But seeing as we live in a sexist society that's driven by rich capitalist wankers they'll never become free. " Why should they be free? | |||
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"Condoms are free. Prescriptions are free if you're over 60 or have certain lifelong conditions. Or live in Wales. Is that right? Excellent! Yep, free for all. I'm just pleased I don't have a serious condition or I wouldn't afford the prescription prices. " As I'm over 60 now my prescriptions are free anyway. I have an underactive thyroid so they've been free since I was diagnosed 30 years ago. I never understood why all my prescriptions were free and not just my thyroxine but I wasn't complaining. | |||
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"Of course they should. But seeing as we live in a sexist society that's driven by rich capitalist wankers they'll never become free. Why should they be free?" To give women one less thing to whine about?  | |||
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"Condoms are free. Prescriptions are free if you're over 60 or have certain lifelong conditions. Or live in Wales. Or Scotland " I thought they were free in Scotland. I think its a good thing | |||
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"Of course they should. But seeing as we live in a sexist society that's driven by rich capitalist wankers they'll never become free. Why should they be free?" Loads of period poverty in the uk, I’ve been unable to afford it at times when I’ve ive not been working | |||
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"Why not feminine hygiene products #coy. Why condoms and not them?" Condoms are free to prevent unwanted preganancy and stis ... its a scheme where spending money saves more money in the long term Free sanitary products wouldn’t achieve the same outcome Like others have said the cost of providing (and the admin side of it) something relatively cheap to buy yourself would be a waste of money (in the same way as giving out paracetamol etc) and given the cheap products that would be provided how many would just go buy them anyway What i do like though is the “help yourself” style free schemes where they are just placed in schools / colleges etc for girls to pick up witjout question ... i guess at that age they dont have much control over their own money and you dont know what a not so great parent could be prioritising over buying the necessities for their kids snd it stops this being an issue Maybe something similar could be introduced in community centres/ doctor surgeries etc so that people who genuinely struggle to afford them could have similar access without having to add additional administration about who gets and who doesn’t | |||
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"Of course they should. But seeing as we live in a sexist society that's driven by rich capitalist wankers they'll never become free. Why should they be free?" Two words - period poverty. | |||
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"Of course they should. But seeing as we live in a sexist society that's driven by rich capitalist wankers they'll never become free. Why should they be free? Two words - period poverty." Exactly. They should definitely be free for under 18's. | |||
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"They should be free for young people, just like condoms. " It’s not just young that can afford them Anyone that’s really financially struggling will not be buying them | |||
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"Remember to put these products in the food-bank collections!" Very true I do this | |||
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"They should be free for young people, just like condoms. It’s not just young that can afford them Anyone that’s really financially struggling will not be buying them" True, but some of our young people miss school because they don't have access to sanitary products. So sad in this day and age. | |||
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"Of course they should. But seeing as we live in a sexist society that's driven by rich capitalist wankers they'll never become free. Why should they be free? Two words - period poverty." That ‘period poverty’ is a thing alarms me. Addressing poverty is important, attaching periods to the same is, I feel, a bit odd. Is defecation depravation also a thing, free toilet rolls for all? | |||
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"No, but the should be cheaper" You can buy a pack of 10 sanitary towels from Tesco for 23p. How much cheaper should they be? | |||
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"Remember to put these products in the food-bank collections! Very true I do this " | |||
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"Remember to put these products in the food-bank collections!" Great idea | |||
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"Remember to put these products in the food-bank collections! Great idea "That is agreat idea | |||
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"Maybe tax free but not free." the EU VAT rules changed last october so they can be take free if the government want them to be...it passed thru the european parliament the UK government don't plan on implimenting the change till 2022..... so can't blame the EU for this one now | |||
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"No. Why? If they’re free why can’t nappies be free. " People choose to have kid's mostly, sometimes, meh ! But women can't choose not to have periods. Free sanitary products for women yes. Reduced price nappies for those who are on benefits or struggling financially yes. | |||
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"No, but the should be cheaper You can buy a pack of 10 sanitary towels from Tesco for 23p. How much cheaper should they be?" I take it you have never used them . You get what you pay for and they aren't cheap. If your on the bread line it can be a tough choice between feeding the kids gas electricity and other products. Imagine having 4 daughter as my mom did. | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free?" Young girls cant don't this | |||
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"Yes for unemployed and Those in education. " I don't think being employed necessarily means you've got money | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free?" Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me | |||
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"No, but the should be cheaper You can buy a pack of 10 sanitary towels from Tesco for 23p. How much cheaper should they be? I take it you have never used them . You get what you pay for and they aren't cheap. If your on the bread line it can be a tough choice between feeding the kids gas electricity and other products. Imagine having 4 daughter as my mom did. " You think "free" ones will some how be better than the super market basics range? | |||
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"If it is then can i get free food, free clothes and my water bill paid? " No, cause that applies to everyone, as stated in the other thread, but there is no male equivalent to having a period. | |||
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"If it is then can i get free food, free clothes and my water bill paid? " you could pay a food, water, and clothes tax equal to the cost of said items. | |||
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"No, but the should be cheaper You can buy a pack of 10 sanitary towels from Tesco for 23p. How much cheaper should they be? I take it you have never used them . You get what you pay for and they aren't cheap. If your on the bread line it can be a tough choice between feeding the kids gas electricity and other products. Imagine having 4 daughter as my mom did. You think "free" ones will some how be better than the super market basics range?" I was thinking that it would be the cheapest possible too | |||
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"What the fudge is a moon cup or do I not want to ask?" Think they’re an indie band. | |||
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"What the fudge is a moon cup or do I not want to ask?" It’s a cup made of silicone that you insert inside to capture the menstruated blood and womb lining very hygiene friendly and you just simply clean and reuse | |||
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"No, but the should be cheaper You can buy a pack of 10 sanitary towels from Tesco for 23p. How much cheaper should they be? I take it you have never used them . You get what you pay for and they aren't cheap. If your on the bread line it can be a tough choice between feeding the kids gas electricity and other products. Imagine having 4 daughter as my mom did. You think "free" ones will some how be better than the super market basics range?" Anything is better than nothing and that's the point of it all for me. Those poor kids whose parents either don't care or just don't have the money. | |||
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"What the fudge is a moon cup or do I not want to ask? Think they’re an indie band. " They NEED to be | |||
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"If it is then can i get free food, free clothes and my water bill paid? No, cause that applies to everyone, as stated in the other thread, but there is no male equivalent to having a period. " So because an essential item is needed by everyone it should be paid for. But when an essential item is only needed by women it should be free? Nice sexism. On the tax front, tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, coop all covering the tax. Then those who csnt afford the tax dont have to pay it. Mean while all of the tax money is ring fences for womens shelters and for tampon poverty charities. So when the tax is repealled the only people benefiting will be middle class people buying expensive tampons from asda or boots who will save 5%. And then womens charities will lose 15 million a year | |||
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"What the fudge is a moon cup or do I not want to ask? Think they’re an indie band. They NEED to be " I’ve got their first album, ‘My red is making me blue’ | |||
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"No, but the should be cheaper You can buy a pack of 10 sanitary towels from Tesco for 23p. How much cheaper should they be? I take it you have never used them . You get what you pay for and they aren't cheap. If your on the bread line it can be a tough choice between feeding the kids gas electricity and other products. Imagine having 4 daughter as my mom did. You think "free" ones will some how be better than the super market basics range?" Exactly. I was questioning the person that said they should be cheaper anyway. If I was in poverty those would be the ones I would buy. I'm just pointing out that they don't have to be a huge expense. Yes you get what you pay for. But that's the same with pretty much everything... you can pay a little or you can pay a lot. Anything that would be supplied for "free" would be the equivalent to what you can buy cheapest now. | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me " So while some say these are a viable alternative and inexpensive for those who do not want to use them ... they should be free? | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me " But dildos are OK? Obviously it's a personal preference but I'm saying that disposable tampons and towels are not the only options available, just as condoms are not the only birth control. If the issue is going to be adequately addressed, shouldn't all the options be weighed? | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me " I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. " I've not tried these, but I would imagine they would not be suitable for very young girls? My niece has just started her period, she is 10. | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. " But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me " Just because you were squeamish about it doesnt mean it is unhygenic Its not something that appeals to me either but dont see how its any less hygenic than using tampons or pads | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. I've not tried these, but I would imagine they would not be suitable for very young girls? My niece has just started her period, she is 10." There are reusable pads available too. I know people will be throwing their hands on the air and clutching their pearls in horror, but they are excellent. | |||
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"Condoms should be free " I thought they were at family planning or sti clinics? | |||
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"If it is then can i get free food, free clothes and my water bill paid? No, cause that applies to everyone, as stated in the other thread, but there is no male equivalent to having a period. So because an essential item is needed by everyone it should be paid for. But when an essential item is only needed by women it should be free? Nice sexism. On the tax front, tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, coop all covering the tax. Then those who csnt afford the tax dont have to pay it. Mean while all of the tax money is ring fences for womens shelters and for tampon poverty charities. So when the tax is repealled the only people benefiting will be middle class people buying expensive tampons from asda or boots who will save 5%. And then womens charities will lose 15 million a year" The last time you went into a public toilet how much did you pay to use there toilet roll ? Let me help you, it cost nothing. It would probably never occur to you to carry a spare toilet roll. For hygiene reasons we encourage people to wipe their asses. So why wouldn’t we do the same with sanitary towels, or would you rather women bleed through their clothes ? | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina " Fair enough, but for the less squeamish how aren't bothered they are no less hygienic than a good finger blasting from your favourite fb  | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina " Again, that's your choice. I know people who do and have used them. Personally I'm not squeamish about anything regarding my body or anyone else's but that's me. As I said; there are many other options than disposable tampons. | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. I've not tried these, but I would imagine they would not be suitable for very young girls? My niece has just started her period, she is 10. There are reusable pads available too. I know people will be throwing their hands on the air and clutching their pearls in horror, but they are excellent. " | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me But dildos are OK? Obviously it's a personal preference but I'm saying that disposable tampons and towels are not the only options available, just as condoms are not the only birth control. If the issue is going to be adequately addressed, shouldn't all the options be weighed? " You can't really compare a mooncup to a dildo. | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Fair enough, but for the less squeamish how aren't bothered they are no less hygienic than a good finger blasting from your favourite fb "I'm quite impressed how a discussion about period poverty and female sanitary products got around to finger blasting. | |||
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"If it is then can i get free food, free clothes and my water bill paid? No, cause that applies to everyone, as stated in the other thread, but there is no male equivalent to having a period. So because an essential item is needed by everyone it should be paid for. But when an essential item is only needed by women it should be free? Nice sexism. " By that logic then you also don’t support funded reasonable adjustments for anyone disabled because you deem equal opportunities as being everyone receives the same not everyone is lifted to the same starting point, or not? | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Fair enough, but for the less squeamish how aren't bothered they are no less hygienic than a good finger blasting from your favourite fb
I'm quite impressed how a discussion about period poverty and female sanitary products got around to finger blasting."I can be trusted to link finger blasting to just about any subject you can throw at me | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me But dildos are OK? Obviously it's a personal preference but I'm saying that disposable tampons and towels are not the only options available, just as condoms are not the only birth control. If the issue is going to be adequately addressed, shouldn't all the options be weighed? You can't really compare a mooncup to a dildo." No, I was being mildly flippant. Hepatica and a few others phrased it better than I did. | |||
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"In the UK, research has shown that women spend over £18,000 on their periods over the course of their lifetime. " This surely cannot be correct Even if a woman started her period at 10 (early) and stopped at 50 (late) that would be 40 years of periods, 13 periods a year(for a 28 day cucle) , 520 periods £18,000 in their life would mean £34.60 a month ... at a rough (and tbh expensive price) of £3 for a pack of 16 tampons that would be 180 tampons per period ... even if you bled for a full 10 days (which most dont) that would be 18 tampons a day Even inflating everything up to the absolute extreme that is an utter BS statistic If you incorporated true averages and took into account the number of women that don’t barely have periods due to their contraception then I imagine the number is a fraction of that quoted | |||
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" I'm quite impressed how a discussion about period poverty and female sanitary products got around to finger blasting. I can be trusted to link finger blasting to just about any subject you can throw at me "That sounds like a challenge... | |||
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" On the tax front, tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, coop all covering the tax. Then those who csnt afford the tax dont have to pay it. Mean while all of the tax money is ring fences for womens shelters and for tampon poverty charities. So when the tax is repealled the only people benefiting will be middle class people buying expensive tampons from asda or boots who will save 5%. And then womens charities will lose 15 million a year" And in this point, if it’s women buying the products and therefore paying the tax what are you, as a man, doing to support women’s charities? | |||
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"In the UK, research has shown that women spend over £18,000 on their periods over the course of their lifetime. This surely cannot be correct Even if a woman started her period at 10 (early) and stopped at 50 (late) that would be 40 years of periods, 13 periods a year(for a 28 day cucle) , 520 periods £18,000 in their life would mean £34.60 a month ... at a rough (and tbh expensive price) of £3 for a pack of 16 tampons that would be 180 tampons per period ... even if you bled for a full 10 days (which most dont) that would be 18 tampons a day Even inflating everything up to the absolute extreme that is an utter BS statistic If you incorporated true averages and took into account the number of women that don’t barely have periods due to their contraception then I imagine the number is a fraction of that quoted " Take it up with the researchers from the period poverty; albeit I feel they’ve likely done figures justice and can give you the reasoning behind it rather than off the cuff calculations. | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Again, that's your choice. I know people who do and have used them. Personally I'm not squeamish about anything regarding my body or anyone else's but that's me. As I said; there are many other options than disposable tampons. " Not really I’ve tried every make including the moon cup it was seriously uncomfortable what on earth does a dildo have to do with a period I don’t knew,I like a good tampax Pearl, glides in no mess, no smell, applicator is well designed, better than the cheaper ones all in all perfect for me | |||
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"If it is then can i get free food, free clothes and my water bill paid? No, cause that applies to everyone, as stated in the other thread, but there is no male equivalent to having a period. So because an essential item is needed by everyone it should be paid for. But when an essential item is only needed by women it should be free? Nice sexism. On the tax front, tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, coop all covering the tax. Then those who csnt afford the tax dont have to pay it. Mean while all of the tax money is ring fences for womens shelters and for tampon poverty charities. So when the tax is repealled the only people benefiting will be middle class people buying expensive tampons from asda or boots who will save 5%. And then womens charities will lose 15 million a year The last time you went into a public toilet how much did you pay to use there toilet roll ? Let me help you, it cost nothing. It would probably never occur to you to carry a spare toilet roll. For hygiene reasons we encourage people to wipe their asses. So why wouldn’t we do the same with sanitary towels, or would you rather women bleed through their clothes ? " I paid about 1.5k in council tax for it. | |||
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"The off the cuff calculations just demonstrates that very simple math can prove that the statistic is unrealistic You can use selective research and statistics to prove anything you want ... people really should apply common sense logic on top of anything they read where the research is to prove a point " Again, that’s cool - you believe in you and I’ll believe in the people who actually are working this issue. | |||
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"If it is then can i get free food, free clothes and my water bill paid? No, cause that applies to everyone, as stated in the other thread, but there is no male equivalent to having a period. So because an essential item is needed by everyone it should be paid for. But when an essential item is only needed by women it should be free? Nice sexism. On the tax front, tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, coop all covering the tax. Then those who csnt afford the tax dont have to pay it. Mean while all of the tax money is ring fences for womens shelters and for tampon poverty charities. So when the tax is repealled the only people benefiting will be middle class people buying expensive tampons from asda or boots who will save 5%. And then womens charities will lose 15 million a year The last time you went into a public toilet how much did you pay to use there toilet roll ? Let me help you, it cost nothing. It would probably never occur to you to carry a spare toilet roll. For hygiene reasons we encourage people to wipe their asses. So why wouldn’t we do the same with sanitary towels, or would you rather women bleed through their clothes ? I paid about 1.5k in council tax for it. " So only people who are earning enough to pay council tax are allowed in the public toilets? | |||
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"As I've been in that situation I can empathise. People who haven't and never will will think it's our own fault for not makimg ourselves well off." | |||
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"No, after all men have to pay for shaving foam and shavers etc. Women have managed to buy their own for all these years so why now do they expect them for free. You buy the most important things then go without other things for instance you can eat cheaper food and less of it and if youre that hungry you will be grateful for anything even bread, i know because thats what i did when i was young. Also i lost weight and looked better." Shaving is a choice not a necessity so not really comparable. | |||
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"Why not feminine hygiene products #coy. Why condoms and not them?" I believe condoms are generally free because they keep costs down across the board (e.g. less STIs and Pregnancies) | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Again, that's your choice. I know people who do and have used them. Personally I'm not squeamish about anything regarding my body or anyone else's but that's me. As I said; there are many other options than disposable tampons. Not really I’ve tried every make including the moon cup it was seriously uncomfortable what on earth does a dildo have to do with a period I don’t knew,I like a good tampax Pearl, glides in no mess, no smell, applicator is well designed, better than the cheaper ones all in all perfect for me" OK, again, that's your choice but the branded product design that you consider to be the best choice is always going to cost, no matter the result. As I say again; there are plenty of other options that are just as practicable, that are of a lower cost. If you choose to drive a SUV around are you then entitled to complain about the petrol consumption? | |||
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" On the tax front, tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, coop all covering the tax. Then those who csnt afford the tax dont have to pay it. Mean while all of the tax money is ring fences for womens shelters and for tampon poverty charities. So when the tax is repealled the only people benefiting will be middle class people buying expensive tampons from asda or boots who will save 5%. And then womens charities will lose 15 million a year And in this point, if it’s women buying the products and therefore paying the tax what are you, as a man, doing to support women’s charities?" Well i suppose you could argue that given only 33% of women work full time its actualy quite likley the tax payer or thier male half is paying. What are you doing for mens charities? My part for society is I'm a NET contributor to the tax system. Unlike the majority of women. Who over all pay 60% less income tax than men (about 55 billion less nation wide) | |||
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"If it is then can i get free food, free clothes and my water bill paid? No, cause that applies to everyone, as stated in the other thread, but there is no male equivalent to having a period. So because an essential item is needed by everyone it should be paid for. But when an essential item is only needed by women it should be free? Nice sexism. On the tax front, tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, coop all covering the tax. Then those who csnt afford the tax dont have to pay it. Mean while all of the tax money is ring fences for womens shelters and for tampon poverty charities. So when the tax is repealled the only people benefiting will be middle class people buying expensive tampons from asda or boots who will save 5%. And then womens charities will lose 15 million a year The last time you went into a public toilet how much did you pay to use there toilet roll ? Let me help you, it cost nothing. It would probably never occur to you to carry a spare toilet roll. For hygiene reasons we encourage people to wipe their asses. So why wouldn’t we do the same with sanitary towels, or would you rather women bleed through their clothes ? I paid about 1.5k in council tax for it. " Yeah, cause council tax is solely for bog roll in public toilets.  | |||
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"No, after all men have to pay for shaving foam and shavers etc. Women have managed to buy their own for all these years so why now do they expect them for free. You buy the most important things then go without other things for instance you can eat cheaper food and less of it and if youre that hungry you will be grateful for anything even bread, i know because thats what i did when i was young. Also i lost weight and looked better. Shaving is a choice not a necessity so not really comparable. " Also changing things from how we used to always to do them is often known as progress. | |||
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" On the tax front, tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, coop all covering the tax. Then those who csnt afford the tax dont have to pay it. Mean while all of the tax money is ring fences for womens shelters and for tampon poverty charities. So when the tax is repealled the only people benefiting will be middle class people buying expensive tampons from asda or boots who will save 5%. And then womens charities will lose 15 million a year And in this point, if it’s women buying the products and therefore paying the tax what are you, as a man, doing to support women’s charities? Well i suppose you could argue that given only 33% of women work full time its actualy quite likley the tax payer or thier male half is paying. What are you doing for mens charities? My part for society is I'm a NET contributor to the tax system. Unlike the majority of women. Who over all pay 60% less income tax than men (about 55 billion less nation wide) " There’s a little work to do here it seems. Thank you for all your support | |||
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"Of course they should. But seeing as we live in a sexist society that's driven by rich capitalist wankers they'll never become free. Why should they be free? Two words - period poverty. Exactly. They should definitely be free for under 18's. " I agree for under 18's. Not adults. Companies should make them cheaper. | |||
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"No, after all men have to pay for shaving foam and shavers etc. Women have managed to buy their own for all these years so why now do they expect them for free. You buy the most important things then go without other things for instance you can eat cheaper food and less of it and if youre that hungry you will be grateful for anything even bread, i know because thats what i did when i was young. Also i lost weight and looked better. Shaving is a choice not a necessity so not really comparable. Also changing things from how we used to always to do them is often known as progress. " Well it certainly isnt progress to me, sounds just an excuse for people wanting things handed to them on a plate. | |||
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"If it is then can i get free food, free clothes and my water bill paid? No, cause that applies to everyone, as stated in the other thread, but there is no male equivalent to having a period. So because an essential item is needed by everyone it should be paid for. But when an essential item is only needed by women it should be free? Nice sexism. By that logic then you also don’t support funded reasonable adjustments for anyone disabled because you deem equal opportunities as being everyone receives the same not everyone is lifted to the same starting point, or not?" Did you have a reply to this, Carter? | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Again, that's your choice. I know people who do and have used them. Personally I'm not squeamish about anything regarding my body or anyone else's but that's me. As I said; there are many other options than disposable tampons. Not really I’ve tried every make including the moon cup it was seriously uncomfortable what on earth does a dildo have to do with a period I don’t knew,I like a good tampax Pearl, glides in no mess, no smell, applicator is well designed, better than the cheaper ones all in all perfect for me OK, again, that's your choice but the branded product design that you consider to be the best choice is always going to cost, no matter the result. As I say again; there are plenty of other options that are just as practicable, that are of a lower cost. If you choose to drive a SUV around are you then entitled to complain about the petrol consumption? " Have you ever tried wearing a tampon or a sanitary towel? It’s taken years to get decent comfortable products on the market, we have to pay to feel comfortable with our periods cut price products are not as good, having a period is no fun, we have no choice but to try to make it as bearable as we can, please don’t use a car comparison regarding costs, you seem nice but you don’t really get it | |||
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"No, after all men have to pay for shaving foam and shavers etc. Women have managed to buy their own for all these years so why now do they expect them for free. You buy the most important things then go without other things for instance you can eat cheaper food and less of it and if youre that hungry you will be grateful for anything even bread, i know because thats what i did when i was young. Also i lost weight and looked better. Shaving is a choice not a necessity so not really comparable. Also changing things from how we used to always to do them is often known as progress. Well it certainly isnt progress to me, sounds just an excuse for people wanting things handed to them on a plate." I hate it when those in need ask for help, it’s so bothersome, I quite agree. | |||
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"The off the cuff calculations just demonstrates that very simple math can prove that the statistic is unrealistic You can use selective research and statistics to prove anything you want ... people really should apply common sense logic on top of anything they read where the research is to prove a point Again, that’s cool - you believe in you and I’ll believe in the people who actually are working this issue. (With an agenda) "I corrected that for you
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"The off the cuff calculations just demonstrates that very simple math can prove that the statistic is unrealistic You can use selective research and statistics to prove anything you want ... people really should apply common sense logic on top of anything they read where the research is to prove a point Again, that’s cool - you believe in you and I’ll believe in the people who actually are working this issue. (With an agenda)
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Ive just found 3 other sources also backed up by research who quote between £4800 and $5600
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"In the UK, research has shown that women spend over £18,000 on their periods over the course of their lifetime. This surely cannot be correct Even if a woman started her period at 10 (early) and stopped at 50 (late) that would be 40 years of periods, 13 periods a year(for a 28 day cucle) , 520 periods £18,000 in their life would mean £34.60 a month ... at a rough (and tbh expensive price) of £3 for a pack of 16 tampons that would be 180 tampons per period ... even if you bled for a full 10 days (which most dont) that would be 18 tampons a day Even inflating everything up to the absolute extreme that is an utter BS statistic If you incorporated true averages and took into account the number of women that don’t barely have periods due to their contraception then I imagine the number is a fraction of that quoted " I did the same maths and thought what the fuck?! Are they using gold tampons? | |||
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"No, after all men have to pay for shaving foam and shavers etc. Women have managed to buy their own for all these years so why now do they expect them for free. You buy the most important things then go without other things for instance you can eat cheaper food and less of it and if youre that hungry you will be grateful for anything even bread, i know because thats what i did when i was young. Also i lost weight and looked better. Shaving is a choice not a necessity so not really comparable. Also changing things from how we used to always to do them is often known as progress. Well it certainly isnt progress to me, sounds just an excuse for people wanting things handed to them on a plate. I hate it when those in need ask for help, it’s so bothersome, I quite agree. ". Bothersome bleeders  | |||
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"No. Why? If they’re free why can’t nappies be free. And if they are free then they should be free for everyone. Same as prescriptions " Agree | |||
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"In the UK, research has shown that women spend over £18,000 on their periods over the course of their lifetime. This surely cannot be correct Even if a woman started her period at 10 (early) and stopped at 50 (late) that would be 40 years of periods, 13 periods a year(for a 28 day cucle) , 520 periods £18,000 in their life would mean £34.60 a month ... at a rough (and tbh expensive price) of £3 for a pack of 16 tampons that would be 180 tampons per period ... even if you bled for a full 10 days (which most dont) that would be 18 tampons a day Even inflating everything up to the absolute extreme that is an utter BS statistic If you incorporated true averages and took into account the number of women that don’t barely have periods due to their contraception then I imagine the number is a fraction of that quoted I did the same maths and thought what the fuck?! Are they using gold tampons?"You best contact the campaign and let them know. | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina " Most public toilets don't have wash basins in the cubicles. It's not at all hygienic to be opening the door with bloody hands and having to walk out and wash bloody hands in a communal sink. | |||
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"In the UK, research has shown that women spend over £18,000 on their periods over the course of their lifetime. This surely cannot be correct Even if a woman started her period at 10 (early) and stopped at 50 (late) that would be 40 years of periods, 13 periods a year(for a 28 day cucle) , 520 periods £18,000 in their life would mean £34.60 a month ... at a rough (and tbh expensive price) of £3 for a pack of 16 tampons that would be 180 tampons per period ... even if you bled for a full 10 days (which most dont) that would be 18 tampons a day Even inflating everything up to the absolute extreme that is an utter BS statistic If you incorporated true averages and took into account the number of women that don’t barely have periods due to their contraception then I imagine the number is a fraction of that quoted I did the same maths and thought what the fuck?! Are they using gold tampons?"Delivered via unicorns | |||
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"Where do we propose the money comes from? (Anything Brexit related doesn’t count )"I’ll take it out of Trident. | |||
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"In the UK, research has shown that women spend over £18,000 on their periods over the course of their lifetime. This surely cannot be correct Even if a woman started her period at 10 (early) and stopped at 50 (late) that would be 40 years of periods, 13 periods a year(for a 28 day cucle) , 520 periods £18,000 in their life would mean £34.60 a month ... at a rough (and tbh expensive price) of £3 for a pack of 16 tampons that would be 180 tampons per period ... even if you bled for a full 10 days (which most dont) that would be 18 tampons a day Even inflating everything up to the absolute extreme that is an utter BS statistic If you incorporated true averages and took into account the number of women that don’t barely have periods due to their contraception then I imagine the number is a fraction of that quoted I did the same maths and thought what the fuck?! Are they using gold tampons?
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"In the UK, research has shown that women spend over £18,000 on their periods over the course of their lifetime. This surely cannot be correct Even if a woman started her period at 10 (early) and stopped at 50 (late) that would be 40 years of periods, 13 periods a year(for a 28 day cucle) , 520 periods £18,000 in their life would mean £34.60 a month ... at a rough (and tbh expensive price) of £3 for a pack of 16 tampons that would be 180 tampons per period ... even if you bled for a full 10 days (which most dont) that would be 18 tampons a day Even inflating everything up to the absolute extreme that is an utter BS statistic If you incorporated true averages and took into account the number of women that don’t barely have periods due to their contraception then I imagine the number is a fraction of that quoted I did the same maths and thought what the fuck?! Are they using gold tampons?"I’m guessing that 18k will take inflation into the costs too, a 20 year old will not be paying £3 a pack in 30 years time | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Most public toilets don't have wash basins in the cubicles. It's not at all hygienic to be opening the door with bloody hands and having to walk out and wash bloody hands in a communal sink. "Tbh , period or not i would only be using a public toilet with wipes / tissues and giving my hands an even better than usual scrub after because you have no idea how hygenic the person touching everythinf before you was Im sure the mooncup doesn’t need to be removed / emptied every time you go to the bathroom though so it could surely wait til you are not using a public bathroom | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Again, that's your choice. I know people who do and have used them. Personally I'm not squeamish about anything regarding my body or anyone else's but that's me. As I said; there are many other options than disposable tampons. Not really I’ve tried every make including the moon cup it was seriously uncomfortable what on earth does a dildo have to do with a period I don’t knew,I like a good tampax Pearl, glides in no mess, no smell, applicator is well designed, better than the cheaper ones all in all perfect for me OK, again, that's your choice but the branded product design that you consider to be the best choice is always going to cost, no matter the result. As I say again; there are plenty of other options that are just as practicable, that are of a lower cost. If you choose to drive a SUV around are you then entitled to complain about the petrol consumption? Have you ever tried wearing a tampon or a sanitary towel? It’s taken years to get decent comfortable products on the market, we have to pay to feel comfortable with our periods cut price products are not as good, having a period is no fun, we have no choice but to try to make it as bearable as we can, please don’t use a car comparison regarding costs, you seem nice but you don’t really get it " You're right, I've never experienced having a period nor how it feels. I apologise if I came across as being flippant or glib. As I said before, how you deal with your body is entirely your choice as it should be. My point about cars is purely intended to highlight the greater issue within this regarding costs and the choices involved. With the greatest will involved and even if sanitary products did become free then I very much doubt that branded products would be included in that. In that instance would you then choose to stick with the expense of comfort or the free option? | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Most public toilets don't have wash basins in the cubicles. It's not at all hygienic to be opening the door with bloody hands and having to walk out and wash bloody hands in a communal sink. "I think menstrual cups are great and should be advertised more. If you think you will need to refresh whist out, take flushabke wipes with you if you think it necessary. However, it's easily done one handed and toilet paper cleans blood off as well as other bodily mess. It is more hygienic than leaving a toilet to wash your hands after a poo... On the original question. I do think menstrual products should be free for those who are on a very low income. Periods are not a choice. Nita | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Most public toilets don't have wash basins in the cubicles. It's not at all hygienic to be opening the door with bloody hands and having to walk out and wash bloody hands in a communal sink.
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina " You don't it has a stick on the end like a retro games controller  ....they make for great measuring cups, for a cocktail...bloody Mary anyone?  | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Most public toilets don't have wash basins in the cubicles. It's not at all hygienic to be opening the door with bloody hands and having to walk out and wash bloody hands in a communal sink.
Tbh , period or not i would only be using a public toilet with wipes / tissues and giving my hands an even better than usual scrub after because you have no idea how hygenic the person touching everythinf before you was
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"Condoms are free. Prescriptions are free if you're over 60 or have certain lifelong conditions. Or live in Wales. Is that right? Excellent! Yep, free for all. I'm just pleased I don't have a serious condition or I wouldn't afford the prescription prices. As I'm over 60 now my prescriptions are free anyway. I have an underactive thyroid so they've been free since I was diagnosed 30 years ago. I never understood why all my prescriptions were free and not just my thyroxine but I wasn't complaining. " Same re thyroid but as the NHS won't give me the drugs I need I will happily take other prescriptions for free | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina You don't it has a stick on the end like a retro games controller ....they make for great measuring cups, for a cocktail...bloody Mary anyone? "I’ve got one, I could make some use of it now you have given me the idea | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Most public toilets don't have wash basins in the cubicles. It's not at all hygienic to be opening the door with bloody hands and having to walk out and wash bloody hands in a communal sink.
Tbh , period or not i would only be using a public toilet with wipes / tissues and giving my hands an even better than usual scrub after because you have no idea how hygenic the person touching everythinf before you was
Im sure the mooncup doesn’t need to be removed / emptied every time you go to the bathroom though so it could surely wait til you are not using a public bathroom
You bleed throughout the day, unless you are at home all day, I’m sure you will have changed a tampon in a public toilet, same with a moon cup, I work full time as I’m sure many others do with traveling time I’m away a good 9 hours you can’t go that long with out changing it " | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina You don't it has a stick on the end like a retro games controller ....they make for great measuring cups, for a cocktail...bloody Mary anyone?
I’ve got one, I could make some use of it now you have given me the idea"All prescriptions should be free | |||
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"Riding on the coat tails of If men had periods thread, do you think sanitary towels should be free for all women ? Yes or no. " Yes. | |||
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"How about eye tests and dentists, or osteopaths even, dentist cost a lot of money even nhs ones." They are very subsidised and you can get free if you are on benefits, osteopaths are not generally available on the nhs | |||
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"I'm not sure about free, but there are other viable options that could be provided for free. My ex used a moon cup which was far more hygienic, reusable and there was no risk of associated health issues. Could these not be provided for free? Moon cups are not hygienic, sticking your fingers inside yourself and washing the bloody things are horrendous, didn’t feel comfortable at all, defiantly a big no from me I love my menstrual cups. As far as sticking your fingers inside to remove it being unhygienic, do you sterilise a cock before that goes in? Washed hands, before and after are fine. But I don’t want to stick my fingers into a bleeding vagina Most public toilets don't have wash basins in the cubicles. It's not at all hygienic to be opening the door with bloody hands and having to walk out and wash bloody hands in a communal sink.
Tbh , period or not i would only be using a public toilet with wipes / tissues and giving my hands an even better than usual scrub after because you have no idea how hygenic the person touching everythinf before you was
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You bleed throughout the day, unless you are at home all day, I’m sure you will have changed a tampon in a public toilet, same with a moon cup, I work full time as I’m sure many others do with traveling time I’m away a good 9 hours you can’t go that long with out changing it "Tampons need to be changed every 4-8 hours, mooncups are good for up to 12 However even in the case you need to empty it in public, what is wrong with the options of using wipes/ tissues to wipe your hands before leaving the cubicle to wash them Its very dramatic to suggest you would be walking about with your hands covered in blood As i have said in previous posts its actually not something i have tried or even fancy ... I am just able to acknowledge that its because of personal preference and not because it is unhygenic | |||
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"No. Why? If they’re free why can’t nappies be free. And if they are free then they should be free for everyone. Same as prescriptions
I don't think prescriptions should be free for those who can afford it either. The amount of people who go to the doc and get prescribed things they can get over the counter is a waste of time and money for the nhs.
The amount of people who get calpol etc on prescription. It’s a joke. "They can’t now... there is a long list of items practices can no longer routinely prescribe if they are available over the counter | |||
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"[free sanitary towel removed by poster at 07/04/19 15:33:42]" So much the opposite.  | |||
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"[free sanitary towel removed by poster at 07/04/19 15:33:42] So much the opposite. "Hehehe I couldn't resist, sorry  | |||
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"Riding on the coat tails of If men had periods thread, do you think sanitary towels should be free for all women ? Yes or no. " What do you think OP? | |||
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"Riding on the coat tails of If men had periods thread, do you think sanitary towels should be free for all women ? Yes or no. What do you think OP?" Dan is that you?  | |||
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"Riding on the coat tails of If men had periods thread, do you think sanitary towels should be free for all women ? Yes or no. What do you think OP?" He answered in the other thread, no? | |||
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"No, but the should be cheaper You can buy a pack of 10 sanitary towels from Tesco for 23p. How much cheaper should they be? I take it you have never used them . You get what you pay for and they aren't cheap. If your on the bread line it can be a tough choice between feeding the kids gas electricity and other products. Imagine having 4 daughter as my mom did. You think "free" ones will some how be better than the super market basics range? Exactly. I was questioning the person that said they should be cheaper anyway. If I was in poverty those would be the ones I would buy. I'm just pointing out that they don't have to be a huge expense. Yes you get what you pay for. But that's the same with pretty much everything... you can pay a little or you can pay a lot. Anything that would be supplied for "free" would be the equivalent to what you can buy cheapest now. " Fair enough. I know what you mean. I only meant that it really is a problem for some girls and I feel for them. | |||
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"Riding on the coat tails of If men had periods thread, do you think sanitary towels should be free for all women ? Yes or no. " Let's start by getting the v.a.t. off shall we? good luck with that one
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"I know we all have to pay for our toiletries, food, whatever but when your young and with no choice but to depend on others who may not make the best choices for the you, I am all for free sanitary towels for girls. " #endperiodpovery | |||
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"Why not feminine hygiene products #coy. Why condoms and not them? I believe condoms are generally free because they keep costs down across the board (e.g. less STIs and Pregnancies) " | |||
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"Riding on the coat tails of If men had periods thread, do you think sanitary towels should be free for all women ? Yes or no. " No, after all toilet paper isn't, tissues aren't and bugger all else in life is. | |||
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"Why not feminine hygiene products #coy. Why condoms and not them? I believe condoms are generally free because they keep costs down across the board (e.g. less STIs and Pregnancies)"
Essentials for 100% of the population shouldn't be free, essentials for 50% of the population should be free. That's some twisted logic!
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"Why not feminine hygiene products #coy. Why condoms and not them? I believe condoms are generally free because they keep costs down across the board (e.g. less STIs and Pregnancies)
Essentials for 100% of the population shouldn't be free, essentials for 50% of the population should be free. That's some twisted logic!
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"I've never had a good relationship with my mum, never had anyone to talk to about sex, periods, anything "taboo" I didn't feel comfortable telling her when I started my period as we just didn't have that kind of bond. I begged my dad to have my pocket money a few days early. He let me, as long as I didn't ask for more on Saturday (pocket money day) I went to the chemist alone and bought my first pack of sanitary towels embarrassed beyond belief. Yes, I think sanitary products should be free for youngsters. Not all parents are great at the whole "body" stuff and I think it could save a fair amount of panic/fear for those who don't have that kind of relationship with their parents. If my dad hadn't coughed up my pocket money early I'd have probably stuffed with loo roll. I was lucky to get pocket money and there are plenty in real poverty who don't. P " | |||
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