#menstrual care products

[only-one-brain-cell]

How dare they make Spencer the PERFECT PARTNER for someone and then have the nerve to not show him in a relationship that lasted more than 3 episodes.

[pr1ncessk1tty]

[your-productivity-girlie]

period self-care ideas

period self-care because my cramps are killing me <3

warm bath

hot shower

yoga (child's pose, pretending to be an egg, etc.)

massage your lower belly

stretch

take a walk if you feel like it

heating pad/hot water bottle

drink tea/hot beverage

search up cute foods to relieve period pain (i recently found one about drinkable mochi!)

watch netflix

eat dark chocolate

dress up pretty and study

take pain relievers (ibuprofen over tylenol for periods)

get a head massage

massage your head yourself because we're capable <3

doodle/scribble out your feelings

read a book while chilling in bed

do your hair

skincare

do your chores (you still need discipline, even on bad days)

im going to curl up in a corner and cry now, goodbye ☁️✨

⏾⋆lune⋆⏾

[ymustutortureme]

God, take all of the women's pain from period cramps and and give it to IOF soldiers 🙏🏼

[femjhonenvasquez]

I'll never understand why it's seen as obsessive or radical to center female issues in your politics. How is it insane, overly specific, unnecessary ect to focus on issues that affect 50% of the human population?

[coochiequeens]

He named himself LotusFlower? And he was gifted not just a bra but a fancy one? When many actual women in jail don’t get enough menstrual care products which are a necessity?

A source within Washington’s only women’s prison has come forward to allege that the state’s only women’s prison “gifted” a Victoria’s Secret bra to a trans-identified male inmate following his taxpayer funded breast augmentation surgery.

In June of 2022, it was learned that transgender inmate Nonnie Marcella Lotusflower, born Nathan Goninan, was provided “gender affirming” breast implants by the state of Washington while serving a 10-year sentence for the brutal murder of a teen girl. 

A whistleblower at the institution employed at the Washington Correctional Center for Women (WCCW) spoke to National Review and revealed Lotusflower had successfully undergone breast augmentation surgery while incarcerated. 

The officer stated that three members from the prison’s specialty emergency response team had taken Lotusflower to Spokane, Washington for an appointment prior to the surgery, and then to Gig Harbor to undergo the procedure. 

“One of the members told me they drove hours for a ten-minute appointment. Then they had to take him again for his surgery and he recovered at Airway Heights Correction Center,” the whistleblower explained to National Review. Despite having the ‘top’ surgery, the anonymous officer did confirm Lotusflower is fully intact.

But one source working within the institution has now come forward to allege that the breast implant surgery was not all that was given to Lotusflower at the taxpayer’s expense. 

“I can confirm Nonnie got [a] Victoria’s Secret bra,” the source said. “It happened after [he] got the top surgery.”

The source explained that Victoria’s Secret is not an approved vendor from which inmates can typically order garments, but that Lotusflower “got [the bra] as a present from the facility after going 6 hours back and forth twice to Spokane for the surgery.”

Despite the existence of the bra having been physically confirmed with an inmate working in WCCW’s property room as well as with another anonymous source at the Department of Corrections, the bra is not listed on Lotusflower’s personal property matrix. The source told Reduxx that it was “kept pretty quiet” due to the fact that Victoria’s Secret bras are not technically allowed in the facility.

“No one can bring in one of these bras, and they aren’t allowed to order them,” the source explained. “The women only have a very limited number of options from the approved vendors. No push-up, no padding, no wire. It’s very strict.”

He continued that some of the female inmates are aware of the existence of Lotusflower’s bra, and expressed frustration with what they perceive to be the preferential treatment of the trans-identified male inmates.

“The women are upset when they hear this, they can barely get anything. But the men can get all sorts of options for state-issued property clothing, plus gifts like highly desired Victoria’s Secret items, and get priority for advanced medical care. The men are treated far better than the women,” the source stated.

Reduxx reached out to the Washington Department of Corrections which confirmed that Victoria’s Secret bras were not allowed to be ordered into the facility, but did not address the allegation that Lotusflower was gifted the bra directly by the prison. 

Lotusflower is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the brutal murder of 17-year-old Jessica Franklin.

The violent criminal targeted Franklin just hours after being released from prison in 2007, strangling her to death. Her body was found beneath an underpass in Bellingham, Washington, and a forensic examination revealed signs she had been sexually assaulted. Lotusflower was convicted on second-degree manslaughter charges.

In 2009, while serving his sentence for Franklin’s death, Lotusflower was charged with attempting to break out of prison with another inmate. 

While it is unclear when Lotusflower was transferred to a women’s prison, in 2017 he launched a lawsuit against the Washington State Department of Corrections citing discrimination on the basis of his ‘gender identity,’ and demanding access to ‘gender affirming’ surgeries. The ACLU entered the complaint in support of Lotusflower in 2018.

Lotusflower was previously listed on “Caged Ladies,” a dating website for female inmates. 

Washington’s prison gender self-identification policies have been under fire since 2021 when a whistleblower came forward to reveal that 150 male inmates were being assessed for transfer to the female estate. 

Since then, a number of violent male offenders have already been moved. Among them, notorious serial killer Donna Perry, who was convicted of murdering 3 women in a 4-month timeframe in 1990, but claims to have murdered many more.

Other male transfers include Brett David Sonia, who was convicted in 2005 and 2006 on dozens of charges related to the sexual exploitation of a young girl, and Jolene Charisma Starr, born Joel Thomas Nichols, who was convicted of two horrific sex attacks on young girls.

As previously revealed to Reduxx by an internal source at the prison, there are currently almost one dozen male inmates at the women’s facility. Of the 11 names provided for review, 9 were convicted of crimes against women or children.

By Anna Slatz

Anna is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Reduxx, with a journalistic focus on covering crime, child predators, and women's rights. She lives in Canada, enjoys Opera, and kvetches in her spare time.

[everybodysinvited]

Current mood...

🩸 Did you know severe stress can delay your period? When you're feeling really stressed or anxious, your body might delay your period as sort of a "I can't deal with this right now" response. However this sometimes backfires as anyone who menstruates knows, a late period can cause more alarm and stress!

🩸 An occasional late period is normal, but if your period is more than a week late it might be time to take a pregnancy test.

🩸 If you frequently have late or irregular periods, please see a medical professional

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[just-lukis-luck]

It is such a shame I cant go back in time and teach my younger self what period products work for her. I spent so many years struggling with tampons and super uncomfortable disposable pads.

Discovering a period cup that works for me and washable period underwear was the best thing I ever did. I would’ve saved young me from so much discomfort and bled-through clothes.

Anyone with periods here who has only used disposable pads and/or tampons and doesn’t like them, I beg you it’s worth it to explore other options. Talk to your friends, do research online. Heck I’ve done a bunch of stuff, feel free to reach out to me.

(And remember please to not shame anyone for their choice of period products. Everyone should be able to use what works the best for them. Our bodies are all different, so it makes sense that we would all use different products and methods)

[booksr4ever18]

YO SO WHO WAS GONNA TELL ME THAT MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS ARE CONSIDERED MEDICAL EXPENSES IN THE US UNDER THE 2020 CARES ACT????? WHICH MEANS YOU CAN USE AN FSA TO PAY FOR IT?????

GUYS I JUST BOUGHT EXPENSIVE REUSABLE PADS WITH AN FSA OH MY GOD

[halalgirlmeg]

Also I remember I saw something that like, someone was saying like 'oh y'all just want Beyoncé to do all the work cause y'all want Black women to head every movement'

Like, let's back up a second. Like do people try to make Black women do all the work whilst sitting back waiting yeah. Do people expect more of Black women than others yes.

But that's not what we're talking about, Beyoncé has not said anything about what's happening in Palestine, Congo, or Sudan. Her movie is still being shown in Israel. People who boast about murdering Palestinian people singing Break My Soul while waving their flags. People in a country murdering men women and children, turning them into martyrs, ruining some of the world's oldest churches and mosques, people dying to make our phones and computers, people in the midst of a war that's displacing people, setting up circumstances for sexual violence against women, and you can't say anything? Beyoncé's reach is astronomical someone like her or even that white woman saying something would have an impact and they have the money and the means to support themselves should something happen because other people are literally losing jobs and being attacked, some of them are dead and some will never be the same.

Also, someone pointed out that activists in one way or another are putting their lives on the line for a particular cause, they risk being locked up or murdered and God knows what else to help others. You not Malcolm X because you re-posted a few Instagram reels let's be serious. That's not to take away from posting online and its impact because it helps connect people, the internet is how people come to know these things are even happening in the first place but activists have a lot to lose no matter their cause, which is to say no one's saying people like Beyoncé or White lady or Selena Gomez need to be activists but they could say something. I mean esp with those last two they speak up on like their ex boyfriends like someone gives a shit but now people are dying and been doing so for God knows how long (its just now at the forefront) you silent? Okay

[girlcockholmes]

the next person who tries to use euphemisms abt periods. DEATH!!!!!!

[thickania]

"oh my god, what about Hamas".....SHUT UP, SHUT THE FUCK UP. If Hamas it's so goddamn dangerous like Israel is fucking saying it, then Israel has the worse military in the whole goddamn world, their military is fucking useless. How can you bomb literally everywhere, and find at most 10 people that are part of Hamas? How?

And no, I'm not defending theorists, fuck Hamas, fuck their beliefs, I want Jewish people to be safe, I'm not saying that we should hunt Jewish people, again I want for Jewish people to be safe, I'm just saying that fucking tired of seeing kids caring bags with their families pieces, I'm tired of seeing and hearing mothers and fathers crying because their kid died of starvation, I'm tired of seeing people being dehumanized over and over again. I'm tired of seeing this word getting more and more polluted because of this genocide, I'm tired of hearing this same fucking argument over and over again.

"but what about Hamas"

"but the beheaded babies"

"so you want Jewish people to die?"

LIKE SHUT THE FUCK UP!!! AND FREE PALESTINE, FUCK ISRAEL!!!

[shallpass13]

IMPORTANT TO ALL Y’ALL WHO LIVE IN THE US:

Due to changes made to the CARES Act, menstrual products are now federally classified as “qualified medical expenses” making them reimbursable. If you have bought any menstrual products since January 1 2020 and kept the receipts, or will keep the receipts from now on, check the IRS website to see if you are eligible for refunds.

[riding-with-the-wild-hunt]

a whole bunch of gazan mutual aid projects and nonprofits. if the decision of which individual fundraiser to give to feels too daunting, or if you just want to help as many people as possible in one go, these are great initiatives to support.

care for gaza - focuses on providing food and essential supplies. donate here or here.

connecting humanity - securing internet access via donations of virtual sim cards (esims). if you can't afford a whole plan yourself, crips for esims is a communal pool that will use your donation to purchase and maintain esims

gaza soup kitchen - provides food, medical care, and classes for children. also has a gofundme

glia gaza medical support initiative - provides medical care through field clinics and tents at hospitals. donations can also be sent through their website.

ele elna elak - provides clean water, food, clothing, and shelter. they also have a gofundme

life for gaza - raising money for the gaza municipality to repair water and waste management infrastructure

taawon - partners with local civil organizations to provide food, water, medical care, shelter, and basic supplies

the sameer project - running various initiatives providing tents, medical care, and necessities. they have their own encampment project focused on sheltering families with children, sick and disabled members, or members in need of perinatal care

islamic relief worldwide's gaza emergency appeal - provides food, water, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and psychological support

baitulmaal - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, shelter, and medical supplies

gaza mutual aid fund - distributes food, hygiene products, water, and other essential supplies, including financial support. run by @/el-shab-hussein's amazing friend Mona. updates can be found on her instagram.

hygiene kits for gaza - provides hygiene supplies including menstrual products, wipes, and toothbrushes/toothpaste

anera - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, hygiene supplies, medicine, blankets and mattresses, and psychological care

palestine children's relief fund - provides supplies and support with a focus on children. also has an initiative for lebanon

dahnoun mutual aid - provides water, food, tents, baby supplies, financial support, and other necessities. updates can be found through their instagram

certainly this is not an exhaustive list, so please feel free to add on other projects or organizations that i didn't include. and as always, please take the time to donate if you can and share. it truly makes all the difference.

[grunge-mermaid]

ok cool but could we get a tax pause on essential personal care products like soap and shampoo instead?