Free Bleeding Movement

The Free Bleeding Movement is a menstruation movement focusing on a woman's right to menstruate openly and without shame.

History

The movement started in the 1970s as a reaction to toxic shock syndrome.^[1] It regained popularity in 2014 as a result of a 4chan prank.^[2] One woman, Kiran Gandhi, the daughter of Meera Gandhi,^[3] ran in the London Marathon, while free bleeding.^[4] The movement focuses on a woman's own comfort.^[5] The movement has also led to free products for woman in school bathrooms.^[6]

Products

Some products include free bleeding panties. These products have been the a result of the free bleeding movement, and have received media attention.^[7] These products are in response to the use of tampons.^[8]

References

1. Bereznak, Alyssa (16 September 2016). "Silicon Valley's Quest to Make Periods Cool".
2. http://www.bustle.com/articles/109552-what-is-free-bleeding-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-controversial-menstruation-movement
3. "Latest Health News - Current Health News Stories, Natural Health & Fitness News Articles - Zee News".
4. "'Free bleeding' and the stupidly clever feminists who fell for it". 15 August 2015.
5. "Kiran Gandhi discusses free-bleeding while running the London Marathon, and using the period as protest". 11 August 2015.
6. "Free tampons and pads are coming to U.S. schools". 6 September 2016.
7. "I Tried Free Bleeding Into Period Panties and This Is What Happened". 7 April 2016.
8. "What It's Really Like to Free-Bleed During Your Period". 3 June 2015.