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MoonRiver

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3. It's a "taboo" subject around the world.

Reply to katmondoo (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 1, 2017, 10:48 AM

Sep 2017

I used to send my husband out to get my sanitary items, because of embarrassment and other psychological stuff, such as fearing a male clerk might think about me "in that way." When I did get those things myself I would deliberately choose a female clerk for check out.

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Hygienic needs for women [View all] MoonRiver Sep 2017 OP

As a woman I was thinking of how these women were dealing with that problem. katmondoo Sep 2017 #1

It's a "taboo" subject around the world. MoonRiver Sep 2017 #3

This morning I heard on NPR that such supplies are not forgotten, and are being sent in... TreasonousBastard Sep 2017 #2

Good! MoonRiver Sep 2017 #4

I work in a high-rise in New Orleans. fleur-de-lisa Sep 2017 #5

My sister in Dallas has collected feminine hygiene products. gademocrat7 Sep 2017 #6

The need also applies to the homeless as well mythology Sep 2017 #7

Of course! MoonRiver Sep 2017 #11

Good for you! My company is donating such products, among many others smirkymonkey Sep 2017 #8

GOPers freak out about that topic. Just say you'll bleed into the waters for all to enjoy. TheBlackAdder Sep 2017 #9

OMG, hopefully you forgot the sarcasm smilie. If not, WTF is wrong with these people? MoonRiver Sep 2017 #10

It's part sarcasm and part reality. These GOP assholes won't act unless something freaks them out. TheBlackAdder Sep 2017 #12

Canada offered to send hygienic products along with a ton of other help. Texas SoS says no thanks. MrsCoffee Sep 2017 #13