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March 15th, 2008

An Alternative to the Tampax Plan

Remember a few months ago when this Tampax ad and plea for us to “use our periods for good” had me kind of nutty? Well, if you are really concerned about young African women having the implements they need to attend school and other aspects of life,
consider this alternative: www.goods4girls.org.

I found […]

By Gabrielle -- 2 comments

December 8th, 2007

“Use Your Period For Good” - Part II

I am still fuming about this and its taken me a little while to figure out why. I think I’ve got it now.
At the very heart of this statement is an implication that a period somehow needs to be put to use or justified beyond its very existence. There is an assumption that “just” a […]

By Gabrielle -- 1 comment

December 8th, 2007

“Use Your Period For Good.”

Did I really see this statement/command/slogan on the TV this morning?
Oh yes.
Apparently, Tampax is out to save the world and this is their new slogan. For every overpriced piece of cotton shelved in a plastic applicator that you purchase to place in your most sacred of places, Tampax will be so kind to donate some […]

By Gabrielle -- 10 comments