Diary of a Gen Z Student: It's not always easy to just go with the flow — period

"You know what that tampon ad fails to mention? Everything that accompanies the monthly shedding of my uterus. There are headaches, cramps, acne, fatigue, dizziness. Match that with the inconvenience of bleeding for five consecutive days"

Jane Cowan: "For anyone lucky enough to be unfamiliar with diva cups, allow me to explain. It’s a small silicone cup that you fold and insert. Doesn’t sound too bad, eh? That’s where you’re wrong. Once inserted, the diva cup pops back into its cup shape, forming a vacuum, in your vagina. Yes, you read that right. A vacuum seal in your vagina has got to be uncomfortable, you'd reckon. You would be correct."

I love a good tampon ad. They’re so full of hope. Inspirational, really. 

They always show this super-glam woman, prancing around in a white skirt.