Comments on: Call for action: Site for adolescent teens promotes eating disorders http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/ Fri, 16 May 2008 16:56:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Quiwi http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-38249 Quiwi Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:29:50 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-38249 Did they actually get rid of the stupid article? I just clicked on the link to it, and it is no longer there. If they really took it off, good job everyone, it means that they really paid attention to all of the letters and emails. I guess they were in shock about the sheer number of people who seriously cared about the mental well-being of young girls. Did they actually get rid of the stupid article? I just clicked on the link to it, and it is no longer there. If they really took it off, good job everyone, it means that they really paid attention to all of the letters and emails. I guess they were in shock about the sheer number of people who seriously cared about the mental well-being of young girls.

]]> By: Charlotte http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37622 Charlotte Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:20:01 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37622 Using 9/11 to promote "healthy" eating habits? They should be ashamed of themselves. To me, it seems like they're saying "eating=evil! Don't do it unless it's absolutely necessary!" *headdesk* Morons. Using 9/11 to promote “healthy” eating habits? They should be ashamed of themselves.

To me, it seems like they’re saying “eating=evil! Don’t do it unless it’s absolutely necessary!”

*headdesk*
Morons.

]]> By: sarah http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37531 sarah Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:31:38 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37531 "THAT IS WAY TOOOOOO MUCH INFORMATION. Gross!" This comment is pretty gross and offensive as well. Womens bodies are under so much scrutiny already and here somebody gets called gross because their vagina birthed children and is now anatomically different. Let alone have the gall to actually mention it! “THAT IS WAY TOOOOOO MUCH INFORMATION. Gross!”

This comment is pretty gross and offensive as well.

Womens bodies are under so much scrutiny already and here somebody gets called gross because their vagina birthed children and is now anatomically different. Let alone have the gall to actually mention it!

]]> By: kate http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37509 kate Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:13:16 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37509 I just commented on another blog entry on this subject, but I think it bears saying again: What makes us think this isn't exactly what P&G is actively striving for? Giving girls a complex about their flawed, shameful bodies is something it behooves a cosmetics-and-feminine-products company to do as early as possible. Blech. I just commented on another blog entry on this subject, but I think it bears saying again: What makes us think this isn’t exactly what P&G is actively striving for? Giving girls a complex about their flawed, shameful bodies is something it behooves a cosmetics-and-feminine-products company to do as early as possible.

Blech.

]]> By: i-geek http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37492 i-geek Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:43:37 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37492 onejewishdyke: "The keeper and diva cup aren’t for everyone. I gave it a valiant effort and could never get it comfortable due to my anatomy. However, there are other environmentally-friendly options, i.e. several small, woman-owned companies that make washable pads that will last for many years." Yeah, I've never been able to wear one of the cups successfully either. I love my Lunapads (super soft and absorbent washable cloth pads) and can use organic cotton tampons for times when pads aren't practical. I do think there should be much more awareness that these products exist. I know a lot of women like the reusables once they've tried them. onejewishdyke: “The keeper and diva cup aren’t for everyone. I gave it a valiant effort and could never get it comfortable due to my anatomy. However, there are other environmentally-friendly options, i.e. several small, woman-owned companies that make washable pads that will last for many years.”

Yeah, I’ve never been able to wear one of the cups successfully either. I love my Lunapads (super soft and absorbent washable cloth pads) and can use organic cotton tampons for times when pads aren’t practical. I do think there should be much more awareness that these products exist. I know a lot of women like the reusables once they’ve tried them.

]]> By: cao di http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37489 cao di Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:28:15 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37489 These are such insane 'tips...' ones very similar to those i used to fine on 'pro-ana' sites i visited in my late teens. DISTURBING. These are such insane ‘tips…’ ones very similar to those i used to fine on ‘pro-ana’ sites i visited in my late teens. DISTURBING.

]]> By: thehoneybunny http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37480 thehoneybunny Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:46:28 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37480 that article makes me want to cry. as a person who grew up being made to feel that not only was my period dirty and disgusting and abnormal, but hat my fat body was something i should be ashamed about, i feel really, really sad for the young girls who are taking it as gospel. and the 9-11 correlation to fat is just disgusting. as for the divacup and other alternative methods, they aren't for me. i cannot use them because my cervix is so tilted. so, yeah...as crappy as pads and tampons are, some women don't have any other choice but to wear them. that article makes me want to cry. as a person who grew up being made to feel that not only was my period dirty and disgusting and abnormal, but hat my fat body was something i should be ashamed about, i feel really, really sad for the young girls who are taking it as gospel. and the 9-11 correlation to fat is just disgusting.

as for the divacup and other alternative methods, they aren’t for me. i cannot use them because my cervix is so tilted. so, yeah…as crappy as pads and tampons are, some women don’t have any other choice but to wear them.

]]> By: pennylane http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37476 pennylane Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:17:19 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37476 Ha! You're right, Jackie. Yeah, I was pretty disturbed reading that list of things because I engaged in quite a few of those behaviors while struggling with an ED, particularly the writing notes to myself and the self talk about the mirror and, of course, the obsessive food journaling. But I also really like the bizarre appropriation of 9/11. Yes, three thousand people died but you know the worst part--some people gained weight! Let's take a tragedy and turn it into a marketing tool designed to make young women feel bad. Just grotesque. Ha! You’re right, Jackie. Yeah, I was pretty disturbed reading that list of things because I engaged in quite a few of those behaviors while struggling with an ED, particularly the writing notes to myself and the self talk about the mirror and, of course, the obsessive food journaling.

But I also really like the bizarre appropriation of 9/11. Yes, three thousand people died but you know the worst part–some people gained weight! Let’s take a tragedy and turn it into a marketing tool designed to make young women feel bad.

Just grotesque.

]]> By: Rachel http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37468 Rachel Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:56:14 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37468 Ha! Clever, Jackie! Ha! Clever, Jackie!

]]> By: Jackie http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37457 Jackie Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:02:23 +0000 http://the-f-word.org/blog/index.php/2008/03/15/call-for-action-site-for-adolescent-teens-promotes-eating-disorders/#comment-37457 I told them they're kicking themselves in the teeth, because if they encourage women to get an ED. Those women all will end up with Ammenoriah, a loss of period, and therfore won't be buying their products. I told them they’re kicking themselves in the teeth, because if they encourage women to get an ED. Those women all will end up with Ammenoriah, a loss of period, and therfore won’t be buying their products.

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