http://lilliesnremains.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] lilliesnremains.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] vaginapagina2006-04-20 09:28 am

Menstruation - common misconceptions

Hey all, if this isn't allowed, go ahead and delete it, but I read the rules it it didn't say no, so here goes.

I'm taking a human sexuality class this semester in college, and while i was originally going to do my term paper and oral presentation on "Female sexual abuse and later sexual dysfunction" i have since changed my mind and decided to do "Menstruation-How society views coming of age".

Here's where you guys come in. I have a basic outline of thing I want to talk about in the oral presentation portion, one of which are common myths associated with getting your period, or images displayed by the media. I'm looking for stories of your first time, and how you felt. i'm also looking for how you felt the first time you used a menstrual cup for those of you who use them.
Also, any links you have floating around that you think would be helpful to either suggest to the class or for me to use information from for my presentation.

What i'm hoping is that not only will many people benefit here from this, but that i will be able to change some peoples' minds about it in my class (i'll be talking about things like menstrual cups, cloth pads, and having sex while a girl is menstruating).

(on a somewhat related note, how do you pronounced menstruation? 3 syllables or 2?)

[identity profile] terrenepixy.livejournal.com 2006-04-21 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Your icon has officially terrified me. O_O!!!!

[identity profile] terrenepixy.livejournal.com 2006-04-21 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
Heh, its okay. It's just like ... happy menstration? Does that occur? My period is like ... little demons cackling at my misery. :(

[identity profile] luna-chang.livejournal.com 2006-04-21 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
I have no idea.. it's japanese anime madness that I found humorous (it has my zodiac emblem on her hat). my period just laughs at my being abstinate for a week :(

and your icon.. HOUSE = <3<3<3
especially season 1 on dvd

[identity profile] terrenepixy.livejournal.com 2006-04-21 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Heh, it is humourous. Just terrifying too. XD And my period does the same thing. X_x

Eee, glad you like. There's more in my userpics, if you're looking to snag.