For The Girls: "How do I feel about my period?"

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For all of those who have ranted about the Always, 'Have a happy period' ad': you'll like this

(Original version of this ad' was banned by major US TV networks for mentioning the word 'vagina'!!!)

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~Lee~Member

Oh dear.

3/22/102:15 AM

SaintMember 10 years

LOL - but those ads shud be banned - all of them
I mean .. its a medical condition, right?
Those things shud be free on the NHS .... have you seen the price of them
Well - ok, you have, lol

3/22/102:42 AM

DemantoidMember

3/22/102:44 AM

Garage JoeMember

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I mean .. its a medical condition, right?

Since you have broken down the barriers for males to comment could I just point out that in my experience, it's a mental condition.

3/22/102:45 AM

SazBombMember

3/22/102:47 AM

ScottyMember 10 years

I like to twirl..maybe in slow motion

3/22/102:49 AM

Former Member

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in my experience, it's a mental condition

Sticks pad with wings firmly over GJ's gob

3/22/102:50 AM

DemantoidMember

The reason they're so expensive is, a few years ago, the Tory Treasury bod entrusted with deciding what products got VAT slapped on them decided 'Sanpro" (lovely word) was a luxury and that women could easily do what their great-grandmas did and use torn-up rags. Therefore, tampons and pads got VAT added to the price.

Men's shaving gear, however, was deemed essential for civilised life and therefore has no VAT.

3/22/103:02 AM

Jen-StarMember VIP10 yearsModerator

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The reason they're so expensive is, a few years ago, the Tory Treasury bod entrusted with deciding what products got VAT slapped on them decided 'Sanpro" (lovely word) was a luxury and that women could easily do what their great-grandmas did and use torn-up rags. Therefore, tampons and pads got VAT added to the price. Men's shaving gear, however, was deemed essential for civilised life and therefore has no VAT.

Thats bad....... I'm shocked

3/22/103:04 AM

SazBombMember

Deman, I never knew that

3/22/103:08 AM

AimeeMember

me neither

3/22/103:18 AM

DemantoidMember

It's true. in 2001, Labour bowed to pressure and reduced VAT on it to 5% (rather than 17.5%) but it still has VAT payable on it, which it shouldn't have.

3/22/103:27 AM

Yogi19Member 10 years

Finally, I can think of something positive about the menopause - no more periods.

3/22/103:41 AM

Jen-StarMember VIP10 yearsModerator

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which it shouldn't have.

It bloody well shouldnt, wonder how many women were in the group that decided that was a good idea!

3/22/103:48 AM

TriggersMember

What I missed at the end was a throat busting "WHOAH BODDDDYFORRRRRRMM, BODDDDYYFORRRMM FORRRR YOOOOOOOOUUUUU!!"

3/22/104:42 AM

stonksMember

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What I missed at the end was a throat busting "WHOAH BODDDDYFORRRRRRMM, BODDDDYYFORRRMM FORRRR YOOOOOOOOUUUUU!!"

3/22/105:08 AM

Smarting ButtocksMember

Reference:Yogi19

Finally, I can think of something positive about the menopause - no more periods.

At least the hot flushes will save on the heating bills in the winter.

3/22/105:24 AM

Blizz'ardMember 10 years

Reference: Supes

Sticks pad with wings firmly over GJ's gob

*** gets ready with tampons ***

3/22/105:24 AM

Jen-StarMember VIP10 yearsModerator

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What I missed at the end was a throat busting "WHOAH BODDDDYFORRRRRRMM, BODDDDYYFORRRMM FORRRR YOOOOOOOOUUUUU!!"

I used to sing that at the top of my voice walking down the street with my friends when i was about 14, we all thought it was hilarious........ the stupid things you do as a kid

3/22/105:25 AM

Queen of the High TeasMember

Excellent ad.

I'd forgotten about the VAT thing. I remember a bit of a hoo-ha at the time though.

3/22/105:25 AM

DemantoidMember

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gets ready with tampons

Woohooo...

3/22/105:28 AM

Smarting ButtocksMember

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[Blizzie] Blizzie online 11044 Forum Posts Today at 12:24 PM (Last Edited: Reference: Supes Sticks pad with wings firmly over GJ's gob *** gets ready with tampons ***

Moon cups might be more effective.

3/22/105:35 AM

DemantoidMember

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Moon cups might be more effective

I have a new one of those.

Never even been used.

3/22/105:38 AM

Smarting ButtocksMember

As a teenager when sanitary products were first allowed to be advertised on TV I used to sit completely embarrassed during them when my Dad and brothers were also watching.

3/22/105:42 AM

Smarting ButtocksMember

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[Demantoid] Demantoid online 7911 Forum Posts Today at 12:38 PM (Last Edited: Reference: Moon cups might be more effective I have a new one of those. Never even been used.

3/22/105:44 AM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

ASDA has a policy of not charging the VAT on sanitary products.

3/22/105:57 AM

KayteeMember 10 years

hyserectomy= no periods=happy bunny

3/22/108:18 AM

DemantoidMember

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ASDA has a policy of not charging the VAT on sanitary products.

I never knew that

Pity I can't abide Asda and boycott them because of their Walmart connection.

3/22/108:21 AM

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