The summer going into 7th grade, as more friends started their periods, I was introduced to tampons. We were desperate to go swimming at the local country club but I had my period and felt like it was a death sentence. Summertime, periods and pads didn't go together. Luckily a friend told me I could wear a tampon and still go swimming. Looking back I know I didn't insert it correctly but it did the job and I was able to have a fun time.
Times have changed! U by Kotex is the latest campaign from Kotex aimed at changing the way women view their period. The company states:
Newsflash: It’s not the 1950s anymore. Talking openly about many intimate health issues is no longer taboo. In fact, it’s encouraged, leading to increased awareness and better health care for people everywhere. So why is it that society and the media still can’t get it together when it comes to women’s issues below the waist? Sadly, this secrecy and shame about all things related to vaginal health have a negative impact on a woman’s body image, self-esteem and overall health.
In a recent survey, 70% of women said they wish society would change the way it talks about vaginal health, but less than half feel like they can do anything about it. U by Kotex* brand wants to help women change the conversation about periods and vaginal care. By bringing it out into the open, we hope that every woman will learn to think differently, talk openly, take charge, help Break the Cycle* and begin to feel comfortable with her body and confident about her personal care.
I love their new "U by Kotex" campaign. Check out the commercials, they're refreshingly honest and pretty funny. Do you guys have any period horror stories?