I shouldn’t have had to prove I was on my period

Recently, a young woman’s story went viral after she was subjected to an embarrassing situation while trying to enter a football stadium. Security officials refused to let her in, claiming that her sanitary pad was a potential security risk. They demanded that she prove that she was on her period in order to be allowed inside.

This incident sparked outrage on social media, with many people questioning why a woman’s menstrual cycle was being used as grounds for discrimination. The young woman courageously spoke out about her experience, highlighting the stigma and misinformation surrounding menstruation.

It is unacceptable that in this day and age, women are still being made to feel ashamed or embarrassed about their periods. Menstruation is a natural bodily function and should not be used as a tool for discrimination or humiliation. Women should not have to prove that they are on their period in order to access public spaces.

It is time for society to break down the taboos surrounding menstruation and treat women with dignity and respect. Women should not have to endure such humiliating experiences simply because of a natural biological process that they have no control over. Let us work towards creating a more inclusive and understanding society where women are not judged or discriminated against for something as normal as their period.