Assignment 4- Penelope Pierson- Girls menstruate. Get over it.

I am almost always comfortable with myself and my body. Of course, there was a time where that wasn't true, but I can proudly say now that I am perfectly happy with what I look like, though not having acne would be nice. But, one thing that makes my blood boil is when people refrain from talking about menstruating. To be brief, it's annoying. Even more annoying than the U.S. not having colored money. If half of the population menstruates, why should it be "uncomfortable" to talk about? I remember in middle school I needed a pad, and my friend escorted me to her locker and quickly stuffed the pad into my pocket. For some reason that memory has stuck. But now, I really don't understand why some males and females get surprised when I bring up the topic. Once a month for a week I'm suffering and sometimes you got to let people know why I might at a little bit more... aggravating than usual. But, around a week ago, I found myself falling back into the old routine of asking for a pad more hushed than what was necessary. I should be loud and confident that yes, in fact, I am bleeding. And it hurts. Last year when I was in Seminar I did do my project on menstruation but while many girls thought the idea was interesting and cool, they weren't confident enough to want to talk about the subject with me, so it was to say difficult to find my partners to work with me. That was annoying. You agree with my message but you don't want to stand with me to talk about it? Interesting.

To wrap it up, yes I have a period once a month. Yes, I will talk about it. I hope at some point, if you're uneasy on the subject, that you will honestly get over it and just open your eyes that someone you know is probably on their period right now.

Welcome to reality.