A Swimming Club Tells A Girl That Women Cannot Swim During Periods

#1 You Can’t Swim During Periods

Sophie Tabatadze, who lives in Georgia, USA, posted a notice from "Vake Swimming Pool And Fitness Club" which left her fuming and angry. The club said on its notice board, "Dear Ladies! Do not go in the pool during periods."

#2 “Are You Kidding Me”

Clearly Tabatadze wasn't happy about it and expressed her annoyance on this discrimination on Facebook. She wrote, "Vake Swimming Pool And Fitness Club, do you even realize how offensive this is? And, by the way, since according to your rules we are not allowed to use a swimming pool 5-6 days each month, do we get a preferential price compared with men? ‪#‎mysogyny‬ ‪#‎mysogynyinaction‬"

#3 You Can See The Actual Post Here

#4 The Club Didn’t Mean It Like That. Yeah, Right.

The Vake Swimming Pool And Fitness Club came to its defense and talked to Buzzfeed to explain their side of the story. The representative from the club said, "We have had some incidents about this where, I'm sorry that I have to mention, I have found tampons on the surface of the pool it's for [the benefit of] the ladies themselves and for the others who are swimming."

#5 The Opinions That Pour In

The people seemed divided on Tabatadze's post and shared their opinion. It is important to remember here that swimming during periods is fine. Women can swim during menses as long as they use tampons. It is ridiculous to even think that women cannot swim during menstruation.

#6 Is It Possible To Swim 365 Days A Year For Women?

Sophie Tabatadze tells people in a comment on the above post that it is possible to swim during periods. She explained, "I know that as a man you are entitled an expert opinion on women's health, but I always swim when I am on my period and somehow managed to never leave trace of blood in the pool. There are ways :)"

#7 No Women In Swimming Competitions Because Of Periods

Tamuna Papava is being sarcastic in a comment on the above post, though she has a valid point. She wrote, "Oh, I have another awesome idea for you! Women should not be allowed to compete in the olympics! Contrary to what you believe, they could menstruate unexpectedly. According to what you believe, the ones who have their periods during the olympics, can kindly throw away their chance to compete."

#8 Happy That A Conversation Has Started

Maka Meshveliani is happy that at least the conversation is happening. She said in a comment on the above post, "the post, and the follow up has stirred some of the most open discussions about periods around me. While the changes do not happen overnight, I do believe open conversations about the discriminatory practices in our micro social settings help us get closer to the desirable change, whatever it may be. Anyhow, the visibility matters a lot!"

#9 Of Old Wounds And Swimming Clubs

Well, the whole thing has opened old wounds for Therése Svensson who complained in a comment on the above post. She said, "When I wanted to sign up for a membership at the same pool a couple of years ago their doctor asked me detailed questions about possible pregnancies, abortions and sex life. They are thus already on my black list."