Why would you assume that pregnant women are incapable of consuming alcohol in moderation? You may be shocked to hear that most women do not follow the CDC’s hyper-stringent recommendations. Many of the mothers you know probably imbibed. You seem to believe that only an alcoholic would drink during pregnancy; that’s…

I think Jezebel has already reported on this, and the last article raised the point that many doctors will simply refuse to perform late-term abortions out of opposition to unnecessary anesthesia. (Sorry if that wasn’t actually Jezebel, but I definitely read that analysis somewhere.)

It would seem that you are not well versed in the basics of our legal system (not that Nungesser faced an actual court of law). A court does not pronounce someone ‘innocent’, but rather ‘not guilty’. This is significant because it means that just because there was not enough evidence to convict a person, doesn’t mean…

What if, indeed?

I don’t believe anyone here has claimed to be “sidelined” by menstruation. There’s been a discussion about the profound impact it has on many women’s lives, but I think you can understand that the vast majority of these women have jobs and careers, and are currently participating fully and successfully in what used to…

None of the societal changes allowing for workplace equality would have come about had women not wanted them. No nebulous, radical entity forced innocent, docile women to work in mines and fight in wars. Women - menstruating women - fought for these options to be expanded to them.

Not here to attack you, but I am curious about this assertion in particular:

Pro lifers are bullshit.

If that sounds horrific and draconian to you (it should), it’s probably time to examine your beliefs more closely.

Yes, fucking thank you!! Obviously I think this is horrifying and dystopian, but honestly, if you believe abortion is murder yet the murderer shouldn’t be punished, you are a hypocrite. All the anti-choicers who are complaining about Trump’s “fringe” views are revealing their position for what it has been all along: a…

The women in your circle are not representative of “most” women. If I’m asking for a tampon, I won’t be creeped out if someone obliges me - even if that someone is a guy. I might be creeped out if a man came up to me and, without my asking, offered a tampon because he somehow knew I was menstruating. I would be…

Bowing down before your comments in this thread. Thanks for your thoughtfulness and eloquence. (And also thanks for caring about less-privileged Americans [kinda sad I have to say thanks for that, but here we are]. I know I can’t speak for all women, but I personally really appreciate it when men recognize the…

This article also doesn’t mention that the legislators aren’t even trying to hide the true purpose of the bill. From the CNN article:

It doesn’t seem like you read my comment. There’s nothing bizarre or obscene about carrying tampons around out of a desire to be helpful or considerate. Just because a product’s use is mostly limited to women doesn’t mean it’s inappropriate for men to come into contact with it.

Carrying tampons around is analogous to carrying tissues around for people who might need them. A significant part of the population has an acute need for both of those things on a regular basis. Just because “females specifically” use tampons doesn’t mean it’s not considerate to have them around for your fellow human…

I actually totally agree with everything you said. I generally dislike the aggressive silencing tone that feminist discussions, including discussions about intersectionality, can take. There’s a difference between reminding people to listen to those who have different challenges/experiences, and flat-out removing them…

I would actually love to discuss abortion - namely, how you are able to simultaneously hold two seemingly irreconcilable views on it - and that is precisely why I posed a fairly simple question to you. Furthermore (I am assuming you’re male, or else similarly incapable of becoming pregnant; if not, please correct me…

I’m not here to argue whether or not these women are “slimy.” I simply pointed out that it’s wholly erroneous to even suggest that witness prep and victim blaming are remotely comparable. The original poster made a fallacious argument and I felt the need to explain where he was mistaken.

Yes, thank you for bringing this up! When laws are passed like that horrible Indiana one that forbids abortion in cases of fetal abnormalities/defects, I don’t think those lawmakers even take into account how agonizing that choice can be for women who very much wanted to have the baby.

Also, if I recall correctly, this law actually mandates burial/cremation when a woman miscarries! Will women be prosecuted for flushing 6-week miscarriages now?