It’s not a recent thing I’ve noticed or anything. But throughout the years I’ve seen a few people saying periods aren’t gross or correcting themselves after saying it is. I’m curious if this is supposed to be the ‘expected’ sentiment these days.
Now, I don’t think periods are some uniquely gross phenomenon or anything that needs to be pointed out and scrutinized like a 12 year old boy. I just view it the same as pissing or shitting. I mean, after all, it’s blood leaving your body.
I don’t know if the functions are the same as piss and shit or anything (I.e. getting rid of toxic waste - I never got any sex ed), but I just don’t like seeing body fluids at all. Of course, I’m not going to be “that guy” who runs away whenever someone says they’re on their period or asks for help (:Bwaaa:), I just wouldn’t pretend like it’s not a gross situation.
I think it's probably important to distinguish between the bodily function and the result of that bodily function. Blood is gross no matter the source. I was a known fainter to the volunteers at my high school blood drives so you will never convince me otherwise. But like, the act of shedding the uterine lining is really cool and focusing on how gross the blood is only contributes to a harmful stigma.
Plus, periods (usually) mean no pregnancy. As someone whose life is ruled by anxiety, I've come to really appreciate a good period.