Half the population will, does or did menstruate.
I once saw a news article that a public pool in Georgia had banned people from swimming during their periods. I shared the article with the caption “Despicable!”
A well-known Right-Wing troll re-posted me, and I was instantly bombarded with messages of hate.
This was my favourite:
"Listen bitch ain't nobody want to swim in your bloody snatch water. Your feelings are irrelevant, that's just nasty."
My husband remarked, “Bloody Snatch Water would be the best heavy metal band name!"
So, we’re reclaiming the term. If you support those of us whose bodies produce Bloody Snatch Water, join our effort to end menstrual stigma and taboo: we bleed; get over it.
On a more serious note, I’m a Senior Lecturer in Global Health at The University of Western Australia. Curious about my work on menstrual health? You can read, watch and listen to more here.
Know a man who’d like to understand what all the fuss is about (perhaps in the comfort of his own earbuds)? Send them a link to my podcast episode, Men and Menstruation: From Bystanders to Allies.
Stay strong,
Dr Dani Barrington