Couchpotato

ishikawa playing in japan: a dad

by Comicname

• you are not a bad person

• you’re allowed to have strong emotions

• what matters is your actions

• anger can be a healthy emotion

more comfortable that it feels like you have no pad on

has cute patterns to make YOU feel excited with your period

display it in your bathroom and feel empowered that you’re using a chemical-free and eco-friendly period product

save the earth- disposable pads can take up to 500 years to decompose

discreet to be put in the bag or to bring to the bathroom though WHO CARES? let people see it and educate and empower other period users to switch and be open about their cycle!

i got the trial pack from cariona because i was unsure which size would fit my needs most. it came with a liner, regular, overnight, xl and a pouch. after testing them all, i realized i only need the liner, regular and overnight pads and not the XL ones cause the XL is too long for me.

when i go out, i bring my double zip pouch (that i bought separately) so i can store my used and unused pads in one just one pouch. after changing, i fold my pad to prevent it from smelling and leaking and i put it in the double zip pouch until i get home.

for cleaning, i personally just put the pad under the shower while i wait for hot water (to remove the blood) then i handwash it with the soap i use to shower. i then air dry it and wait until i’m ready to do my laundry and just wash it with all my clothes so its extra clean.

the pads i bought came with a manual on how to use it and wash it. their website also has tons of reviews that i read before buying cause i dont want to regret buying this.

Storms will come whether we want them to or not. But we can control what we do on rainy days! We’ll make it through them, one warm cup of tea at a time.

Don’t leave the house without your mask. It’s a legal requirement in public places. The mask must be worn. For protection - In part to protect me, but more to keep others safe. But that’s my other mask – the one you see.

When I’m talking on the phone, In a work meeting via Zoom, If I’m chatting with the neighbours, And even socialising online I wear the mask that says “I’m okay.”

It’s not knew, and it fits too well - Like an old favourite pair of jeans. It shows you I’m okay even when I’m not, Even if “okay” now, isn’t what “okay” was then. I project “I’m okay” because others are not.

You don’t need to worry about me. You don’t need to see past the mask. Other concerns are more pressing than mine. But I wonder how many people see, How many know I wear the mask.

How many people I know have this mask? Would I recognise it? Would I see? Would I ask? And what if the mask were to slip? Would I want someone to tell me they know? Could I accept some show of support?