Some of our readers may already read Feministe, but I loved and wanted to pass on this essay, Traveling While Female. In addition to great safety advice, the author passes on the advice to always bring a tampon: you never know when you might need it, and mere discussion of said topic might lead to bonding with other women (though personally, I prefer the re-usable diva cup, pictured in the middle). My own rule is to always travel with a scarf (which is also mentioned in the post), because you never know when it might get sunny or rainy, or when you might need a cover-up. Follow us on Twitter @mysexprofessor. Follow Jeana, the author of this post, @foxyfolklorist. Continue Reading →
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Middle school girls wearing tampons to class?
According to an article in The Washington Post, middle school students are attaching tampons and sticking pads to their clothing in order to protest the actions of a school security guard who has been asking middle school girls whether they are on their period. Read the full article here. Continue Reading →