- For Menstrual Hygiene Day the agency made a post which has been panned
- X users have picked up on the use of menstruators as opposed to women
- The post was shared to help ‘menstruators thrive at work’
The Department of Labor has been slammed after posting advice on how ‘menstruators’ can ‘thrive at work’.
The government agency has posted on their social media pages to promote Menstrual Hygiene Day.
As part of the post, the department referred to a blog post of theirs on ‘5 easy actions employers can take to help menstruators thrive at work’.
The blog post adds that the Women’s Bureau is ‘breaking down the stereotypes and stigmas that have made menstruation a taboo topic’.
Social media users have been quick to blast the post for using the word ‘menstruators’ instead of women.
The government agency had posted on their social media pages to promote Menstrual Hygiene Day
As part of the post, the department had referred to a blog post of theirs on ‘5 easy actions employers can take to help menstruators thrive at work’
The DOL listed in their blog post five ways employers can help make workplaces more ‘menstruation-friendly’.
This included period products in bathrooms, allowing flexibility in uniforms and working hours, as well as guaranteed access to paid sick leave.
It added: ‘Menstruation does not have to be taboo. Employees who feel supported can continue to thrive in the workplace during their periods.
‘By providing basic protections and accommodations, employers can signal a commitment to ensuring all workers maintain the dignity they deserve.’
Since sharing the post on Wednesday afternoon, the post has been widely panned over the use of language.
One person commented: ‘Women, biological women. Not menstruators. Even spell check doesn’t recognize the word.’
Another said: ‘Why does this post seem like there is confusion about who menstruates? The answer is women. Women menstruate.’
While another commented: ‘You mean women. Only women can menstruate.’
One woman hit back: ‘Hard to feel human when we’re reduced to ‘menstruators’.
Since sharing the post on Wednesday afternoon, the post has been widely panned over the use of language
Last year, the CEO of tampon brand August was criticized online for also using the word ‘menstruators’ instead of women in an interview.
Nadya Okamoto said she wanted her brand to be ‘period positive; and ‘proudly gender-inclusive’ amid what she described as ‘an age of transphobia’.
She had been speaking during a CBS Mornings conversation with Gayle King, with her interview triggering an angry response online.
‘I am not a menstruator,’ one woman fumed, adding: ‘Period blood is gross and messy.
‘Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean that’s not true. I don’t talk about my poop either.’
‘Let me help her out: It’s WOMEN. Say it extra slow so she can understand,’ another woman thundered.
