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Poor show Bodyform

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NoToLandfill · 28/12/2021 15:59

"There will be some instances where we do use the term ‘women’. For example, if we’re referencing research that only included cis women, or did not distinguish on the basis of gender identity."

Why on earth could they not have said natal or biological women. Cis is not a word. Highly offensive.

We are now "Women+" according to Bodyform.

And funnily enough scientific studies that study menstruation will only study females. Coz like biology. Arrrghhhh

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Onelittlepiglet · 05/01/2022 06:21

@DobbyTheHouseElk

I use cheeky wipes reusables. Much better.
Unfortunately they are just as bad….
Franca123 · 05/01/2022 00:31

Mooncup. Presumably they know what a woman is they designed a cup to put right up there. Plus they'll save you a not very small fortune.

SirVixofVixHall · 04/01/2022 21:07

@MabelTheCow

So you object to the term cis? What term would you prefer they use or are you angry that they are being inclusive to people who do not identify as women even though they menstruate?
Banned term on mumsnet, please stop using it.
VelvetChairGirl · 04/01/2022 17:43

@MabelTheCow

So you object to the term cis? What term would you prefer they use or are you angry that they are being inclusive to people who do not identify as women even though they menstruate?
I would like to be called a woman because I am one, cis is a prefix forced upon me by an ideology I dont believe in, that is also condescending.

cis means across, and gender means born. so its literally calling women those born on the other side. no thank you.

VelvetChairGirl · 04/01/2022 17:35

well I only buy supermarket own brand anyway, saves money.

pengu · 02/01/2022 19:20

@CorrBlimeyGG

Hundreds of thousands of women living in poverty in the UK, yet this is what you're bothered about.
Stupid response.

Hundreds of thousands of women living in poverty and you spent money on a phone/computer and internet?!?! Hmm

Cuck00soup · 02/01/2022 19:18

I've never actually heard any transmen complain about menstrual products for women.

It's like the people who insist on seasons greetings instead of happy Christmas so that non Christians aren't offended. Meanwhile the non-Christians are perfectly happy with Christmas.

Waitwhat23 · 02/01/2022 19:08

Cis is a made up, nonsense term which is being imposed on women.

I have no issue with additional language I.e. women and those who menstruate or similar.

But removing the word woman is not inclusive to the many women who would not understand the word menstruator. It is excluding them.

MabelTheCow · 02/01/2022 18:43

So you object to the term cis? What term would you prefer they use or are you angry that they are being inclusive to people who do not identify as women even though they menstruate?

SusannaQueen · 02/01/2022 18:16

My lillets box says "designed by women, for women". However I think they've been discontinued now (plastic applicator type)

Plastic applicator lilets are all DD will use at school (she uses a Mooncup at home), Bodycare and Savers still stock them, I think Boots have made a decision to stop stocking the plastic applicators.

SusannaQueen · 02/01/2022 18:10

Oh bugger. I've been using Bodyform for 40yrs. Menstrual cups give me cystitis, and I can't afford to invest any more in them, I keep thinking my periods will stop, but no. Bodyform have always been so female centric, the animation they produced a couple of years ago was fabulous.
Cis, my arse.

Spitspotsput · 02/01/2022 18:03

Think lilets still say that. I’ve never been an applicator-using woman. I think my body is shaped wrong for them and I end up in a lot of pain. As for mooncups thanks but no thanks

InexperiencedDogOwner · 29/12/2021 16:42

My lillets box says "designed by women, for women". However I think they've been discontinued now (plastic applicator type) so doubt they put this on their boxes anymore! I found it quite refreshing.

JesusMaryAndJosephAndTheWeeDon · 29/12/2021 00:35

I accepted a while ago that mainstream brands didn't give a shit about women. I have been using reusable pads from ETSY and a cup ever since.

They can fuck off and get their profits from people who experience periods while women buy from women who recognise what it means to be female.

ISpyCobraKai · 29/12/2021 00:26

I use reusables but occasionally grab a pack of disposables.
Absolutely not that brand now.

SirVixofVixHall · 29/12/2021 00:20

I have been using Bodyform since they first came out. They were the first towel I bought when I started my periods. A looooong time ago. So annoyed now.

Interrobanger · 28/12/2021 23:29

Fucks sake. I’ve only been using Bodyform since Always took the female symbol off their packaging.

What are the best period pants brands that know only women get periods and aren’t afraid to say it?

CiaoForDiNiaoSaur · 28/12/2021 23:25

@CorrBlimeyGG

Hundreds of thousands of women living in poverty in the UK, yet this is what you're bothered about.
Im a woman who would be classed as living in poverty. Yet I'm "bothered" by this issue. Guess I'll go back to trying to make my own reusables like I planned when Always fell.
Waitwhat23 · 28/12/2021 23:17

@outlyingtrout you'll never get an answer to that one. That particular poster is currently haunting a variety of different threads with very much the same comments across them all while accusing other posters of being 'single issue'.

Outlyingtrout · 28/12/2021 22:28

@CorrBlimeyGG

Hundreds of thousands of women living in poverty in the UK, yet this is what you're bothered about.
So glad you've come along to tell us of this one, singular issue that we are allowed to care about and talk about. As per PP, I'd love you to link to all the threads you've started/contributed to on the subject since that's obviously all you talk about as well?
Voice0fReason · 28/12/2021 22:22

@CorrBlimeyGG

Hundreds of thousands of women living in poverty in the UK, yet this is what you're bothered about.
I don't claim to have all the answers about how to solve poverty for women but I'm damn sure that using dehumanising language to describe women in order to deny the biological reality of being female, doesn't help.
Hummingbirdcake · 28/12/2021 20:59

Natracare. No perfume or plastic.

AnotherMansCause · 28/12/2021 20:52

I mostly use a menstrual cup, & occasionally use washable pads. So much more comfortable, & cheaper in the long term. And better for the environment.

Zerogravity · 28/12/2021 17:38

ecofemme.org
I guess they'd have to completely rebrand if they go down the same route!

Bitofachinwag · 28/12/2021 17:36

Thanks