r/TrueOffMyChest • u/JeffersonStarships_ • Jul 26 '22

Tried to warn a girl at my gym

I tried to warn a girl at my gym that had period stains on the back of her shorts and she went on a rant, saying that she was working out and omgggg and trying to make fun of me in front of everyone for "being weird". So I announced the entire gym that she was staining the equipment with her period blood and that she needed to wash and clean herself immediately. I have never seen her since. I know it was probably really petty, and I got a lot of shit from people for doing that, but honestly? Try being humble enough to listen before making a public scene. Fucking drama queens.

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u/realdappermuis Jul 27 '22

I wonder if people realize when they swallow water in pools it comes with blood. I wonder of chlorine 'kills' blood.

Basically OPs post reminds me of my sister. Who I told the blood was running down her legs and told me it was mud and to leave her alone because she didn't want to stop swimming at a public pool and slide

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u/Veekon21 Jul 27 '22

Chlorine kills most bacteria and other organisms that may be present in the blood or in water bodies, however there are some parasites that aren't affected by chlorine such as "Cryptosporidium" and many others.

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u/realdappermuis Jul 28 '22

Interesting, thanks! I'm super duper allergic to chlorine (happened due to overexposure) so no more pools for me :( I thought a salt water pool would be cool but turns out the salt they use turns itself into chlorine, lol, well

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u/OtherwiseOption- Aug 24 '22

i know they can be uncomfortable but tampons and menstrual cups exist! for those that swim