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Clue, the period app...

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GappyValley · 04/03/2021 13:42

There are weird goings on at Clue...

A few days ago, I got a notification on the app to say they would no longer show the fertile window on the cycle diagram, and if I wanted to opt in to an estimated ovulation day, I had to accept a disclaimer that I couldn’t use the app as contraception Confused

Today, I’ve had an email titled ‘ Providing visibility to the trans community’ and saying ‘ We do this at Clue by saying “people who menstruate” or “people with periods” instead of making it into a gender thing.’

This is a company that a few months ago was appealing for women to pay for the premium version of the app that was created ‘by women for women’ and extolling the virtues of being a female backed organisation of scientists.

What has happened..?! I can’t see any details of a sale...

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ScopeToCreate · 04/03/2021 14:24

I have used "Period Tracker" for years. It does mark on the calendar when your fertile window is and marks the day it believes you would be most successful.

There is also a TTC setting which I have deactivated so I have no idea what that adds. But the app is simple, you can put notifications on to remind you when your period is about to start.

DaisiesandButtercups · 04/03/2021 14:23

FitrWoman has recipes for each phase of the menstrual cycle. Grin

SausagePourHomme · 04/03/2021 14:14

"But some trans men also require period services. Including them doesn't somehow erase you"

The word women IS being erased.

MatildaStoker · 04/03/2021 14:06

@EBearhug

It sounds like someone got pregnant and sued Clue for not correctly predicting their fertile window. But that is entirely speculation.

It takes some mindset to get past the biological facts of one sex when periods are your raison d'etre, though.

That was my first thought too, that someone was trying to blame Clue for an unplanned pregnancy.

I’d also prefer wording along the lines of “women, trans men and non binary” rather than “people who menstruate”.

2021Vision · 04/03/2021 13:58

An app that should be centred on women. They could say 'women' and then add 'and people who menstruate', there that covers everyone!

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GappyValley · 04/03/2021 13:57

Also, fuck off with this is ‘instead of making periods a gender thing’
They are a sex thing, so say ‘female’ if woman offends you so much

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yeahbutnaw · 04/03/2021 13:57

@SausagePourHomme

Women is becoming a word that people dare not say in case someone feels excludd. If we can't name ourselves, we can't talk about things that that affect us. I don't want that for my daughters generation to grow up with. I won't buy from any company that makes woman a dirty word.
I don't think anyone's saying you can't.

But some trans men also require period services. Including them doesn't somehow erase you.

BaronessWrongCrowd · 04/03/2021 13:56

A simple and inclusive solution. @yeahbutnaw

inmyslippers · 04/03/2021 13:56

I've nothing against inclusive language but describe women and women. Surely there's a way round this. Women and people? I don't want to be a uterus haver, period haver, bleeder ect

SausagePourHomme · 04/03/2021 13:55

Women is becoming a word that people dare not say in case someone feels excludd. If we can't name ourselves, we can't talk about things that that affect us. I don't want that for my daughters generation to grow up with. I won't buy from any company that makes woman a dirty word.

bellinisurge · 04/03/2021 13:55

Suggestions for other apps, please

yeahbutnaw · 04/03/2021 13:54

@BaronessWrongCrowd

Surprisingly many women don't want to be called People who Menstruate. Shocking I know! They could have just said Women, Transmen and Non-Binary so as not to alienate anyone.
I think that's a great idea.
Outbutnotoutout · 04/03/2021 13:51

Just uninstall it

BaronessWrongCrowd · 04/03/2021 13:51

Surprisingly many women don't want to be called People who Menstruate. Shocking I know! They could have just said Women, Transmen and Non-Binary so as not to alienate anyone.

yeahbutnaw · 04/03/2021 13:49

Shouldn't the app cater to trans men? I would have thought that would be important and unobjectionable?

EBearhug · 04/03/2021 13:48

It sounds like someone got pregnant and sued Clue for not correctly predicting their fertile window. But that is entirely speculation.

It takes some mindset to get past the biological facts of one sex when periods are your raison d'etre, though.

SausagePourHomme · 04/03/2021 13:47

Yes. I've cancelled my subscription today.

Liquorishtoffee · 04/03/2021 13:42

They have form for this fine they?