by Elizabeth Kissling | Apr 14, 2010 | Advertising, Celebrities, Disposable menstrual products, Internet, Menstruation
U by Kotex, which launched last month in the US, has started the next phase of the campaign featuring reality television stars the Kardashian sisters, Kim and Khloe. I’ve seen two press releases about this so far today. The sisters and their mother, Kris Jenner,...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Mar 2, 2010 | Celebrities, Communication, FemCare, Television
In the grand tradition of Ms. magazine, we present the latest installment of SNL’s “Classic ESPN Women’s Sports Tournament” with NO COMMENT. (OK, if you really want to know what we think, see our previous posts about this misogynist series....
by Elizabeth Kissling | Feb 11, 2010 | Advertising, Disposable menstrual products, Men, Menstruation
It’s not news that menstrual products are marketed with claims of how well they conceal menstruation. But usually from whom must it be concealed is implied, rather than made explicit. Not so in this new campaign for Whisper in southeast Asia. (Whisper maxi pads...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 19, 2010 | Celebrities, Communication, FemCare, Television
Guest Post by Heather Dillaway, Wayne State University First, it was Tampax, and then it was Vagisil. But it’s good they didn’t leave out Summer’s Eve. And I expect Midol (for those irritating PMS-y women) and something about menopausal women’s hot flashes (can’t they...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 18, 2010 | Celebrities, Communication, Menstruation
Jane Lynch just gave us another reason to join her fan club. Interviewed on the red carpet at last night’s Golden Globe event, in addition to being asked about her outfit and jewelry, Lynch was asked what was in her bag. She replied, “My invitation, a...