Poll: THE CURSE!!!

[sqbr]

So, sonnlich posted a link to this interesting article about the way menstruation is still a pretty taboo subject, even though a lot of guys probably wouldn't actually freak out if women brings it up. So, a poll.

Nb: when I say "mention" I just mean in vague, non-gross terms like "Crap! Out of tampons" or "Ow. Cramps", not going into icky detail. The same way one might talk about having gastro or a runny nose.

[Poll #1167026]

Comments

[out-fox.livejournal.com]

I've heard people of various genders say they don't like to hear about it, because they have issues with blood and/or bodily functions [including their own] that make them queasy. But they're acknowledging it as their own body issues thing, not "women are gross!", so I'm not bothered.

It's very tiresome though when people who talk about genitals, poo, disease etc., as a form of macho shock factor humour get all offended by period talk or breastfeeding.

[alias_sqbr]

Mm, it's the double standard that's the issue. Personally I'm a lot more grossed out by medical talk (esp needles)