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The Realistic Ads I Want To See When It Comes To Women’s Period Pads And Tampons
I’m tired of watching women’s period pads and tampons ads where they show women going through day by day like everything is alright and there are no worries in the world.
I grew up watching those ads. And every month, when I got my period, my younger self wondered why the period pads that I bought from those ads didn’t give me the same freedom feeling as those girls. I can’t do the stuff those girls did because the pain and soreness didn’t go away. I struggle to go through my days and do what I should be doing: working and studying. For some other women, it might include driving children to school, caring for elderly parents, etc.
I know there are stronger women out there who barely feel the pain and get along just fine with their days. And I worship them! But for most of us, we carry on with our daily tasks whilst also carrying the pain, the mood swings, and the food craving that comes with having a period. Every time I have my period, I want to tuck in under the blanket with a giant mug of hot tea and feel sorry for myself! And for those who have endometriosis, I cannot imagine the pain they have to experience every month.
So, what kind of ads do I want to see?
