The Prosecution: Jeremiah
Witnessing tampons floating in the toilet is absolutely disgusting, and it’s clear that our sewer system is not equipped to handle them. Maura and I have been living together as housemates and best friends for three years now. However, Maura insists on flushing her tampons down the toilet, much to my frustration. Sometimes they don’t flush properly, and I have the unpleasant experience of seeing them when I use the bathroom.
Maura apologizes when they don’t flush, but she also argues that it’s not my place to tell her what to do with her tampons. Most women I know agree with me on this matter. However, Maura and her sisters dismiss our concerns by saying “No womb, no say.” This argument has been going on for the entire duration of our cohabitation, and Maura refuses to admit any wrongdoing or change her behavior. It’s quite disgusting to see tampons floating in the toilet, and I often joke to her about what I’ve found.
The crux of my argument revolves around the environmental impact. When it rains, our antiquated sewer system overflows, leading to raw sewage entering the river. The thought of swimming alongside a bunch of tampons is repulsive. I believe it would be better for Maura to wrap up her tampons and dispose of them in the bin, which is the recommended method for most women. However, she argues that this is unhygienic.
It’s worth noting that Maura is usually the neat and tidy one who does most of the cleaning. As a man, who doesn’t experience periods, I sometimes hesitate to bring this issue up because I’m acutely aware of the gender disparity when it comes to household chores. I wonder if Maura may have a point regarding the tampons, considering all the other cleaning responsibilities she takes on.
When I proposed the idea of seeking readers’ opinions on this matter, Maura was concerned about the anonymity of the piece. This suggests to me that she knows she is at fault but doesn’t care enough to change her behavior. I hope that everyone will agree with me on this issue. I don’t have a problem with tampons in general, and I believe they should be destigmatized in society. However, I don’t want to see them floating in the toilet.
The Defense: Maura
Taking the bins out is my responsibility, and handling used tampons makes me feel sick. Jeremiah and I have been friends for nine years and have been living together for the past three. We make excellent housemates and best friends. However, when it comes to the issue of tampons, I side with my sisters’ argument of “No womb, no say.”
Jeremiah doesn’t understand what it’s like to have a period, so I don’t see the point in engaging in a debate with him over this matter. Nonetheless, my main defense is that I never intentionally leave tampons in the toilet. The flush in our toilet isn’t the best, so sometimes they don’t go down properly. Jeremiah likes to make a big fuss whenever he finds a tampon floating in the toilet. It’s become a contentious issue because he’s blown it out of proportion.
It’s always my responsibility to take the bins out, which is why I hesitate to dispose of the tampons in the bin. The thought of it makes me feel sick. Flushing them away seems more preferable than having to see them again.
Jeremiah first brought up this issue in front of my sisters, but they didn’t take his side despite their loyalty to me. I find Jeremiah’s jokes about this matter quite hurtful because I already feel ashamed and embarrassed about it. His jokes only amplify the discomfort of having a period. Personally, I find it gross to look at used tampons, so it’s even more embarrassing when Jeremiah sees them in the toilet.
I also take issue with Jeremiah’s complaints because I do most of the housework, as he admits. I prioritize cleanliness, while he’s not as diligent. Since Jeremiah has never experienced a period, can he really have a say about this? I have informed him that I make an effort to purchase organic, compostable tampons to reduce environmental impact. I don’t want to stop flushing my tampons, and I believe Jeremiah should stop bringing this up all the time.
The Verdict: Reader Opinions
In our online poll below, please share your thoughts on whether Maura should use the bin instead of the toilet to dispose of her tampons.
The poll closes at 10am BST on Thursday, July 20th.
Last week’s result:
Last week, we asked whether Penelope should stop using her coffee-tainted teaspoon when making Ellis’s tea. The majority, 94% of readers, agreed that Penelope was in the wrong, while only 6% believed she was innocent.
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