The coloring book is centered around a main character, toni the tampon, that clemmer created and developed with the help of her mother. In the event of such a bullet wound, yeaha tampon is a good thing to have. According to her, the name toni was chosen for the tampon character because it sounds just nebulous enough to be any gender. Dec 06, 2016 this book is a cute way to introduce menstrual products and what they look like to kids. A period coloring book comes from genderqueer artist and menstrual health educator cass clemmer and seeks to destigmatize periods for people from a young age. I just had the mental image of a mafia don calmly saying menstruate him to his mobster lackey. The adventures of toni the tampon destigmatizes periods in the. All your favorite period products are teaming up to help. Clemmer says the idea for toni the tampon was born out of a class they took in college, where clemmer was challenged to create a product that addressed some kind of societal taboo in a.
I never got tampon coloring books for my children boys or girls, and i cannot imagine why anyone would want to. A period coloring book comes from genderqueer artist and menstrual health educator cass clemmer and seeks to destigmatize periods for people from a young age whil. The book is meant for menstruators of all genders and toni s genderneutral name, as well as the tampon s definitely maleidentified friend sebastian the sponge, have rightwing media up in arms. The adventures of toni the tampon, a fun and genderinclusive coloring book about menstruation staring some very familiar period products. The coloring book features characters based around different forms of menstrual hygiene products toni the tampon, marina the menstrual cup, sebastian the sponge and patrice the pad. Meet cass clemmer, writer and illustrator of the adventures of toni the tampon, a coloring book for all those who want to flaunt their period. While sketching, clemmer decided to take toni onto the pages of something people of all ages could enjoy. A coloring book called toni the tampon has a special. This coloring book wants to change how we talk about periods. Were about to find out if they have topped out or if they have planned for triple digits in their crazy talk, with the usual demands that we play makebelieve with them.
Cass clemmer, the author of the adventures of toni the tampon, has been using her coloring book character to destigmatize menstruation. Toni the tampon is a kidfriendly period coloring book, designed by menstrual health. Your very own adventures with toni the tampon coloring book. Toni the tampon is a genderneutral tampon character from clemers super amazing coloring book, the adventures of toni the tampon. The only time men menstruate is when they are shot. Called the adventures of toni the tampon, the book has a full range of feminine product characters, including marina the menstrual cup, patrice the pad and sebastian the sponge.
Mar 17, 2017 a coloring book for children, toni the tampon teaches children that men can menstruate too. Mar 14, 2017 toni is a little genderqueer tampon kind of like me in tampon form who just goes by toni instead of any pronouns. Author creates toni the tampon to teach kids about. She had so much fun on instagram that now, clemmer launched the adventures of toni the tampon, a coloring book that will destigmatize menstruation further and teach kids who may not have parents. Mar 20, 2017 the author of a childrens coloring book has invented a character named toni the tampon to instruct children that men can menstruate. Toni the tampon is helping all genders learn about periods. Toni the tampon teaches children men can menstruate. Genderqueer artist cass clemmer introduces the toni the.
Digital copy of a customized cartoon drawing of your choice. Mar 15, 2017 cass made a coloring book following toni the tampon, a madeup tampon character, and their friends designed to educate people about periods and crack the stigma surrounding them. Mar 15, 2017 toni and an accompanying cast of menstruationthemed friends are starring in a 20page coloring book called the adventures of toni the tampon, illustrated by clemmer. Dec 29, 2016 the tampon quickly became more than just a tiny traveling companion. Anything else a parent wants to teach their child about menstruation or human reproduction is completely up to them.
Luckily, kids these days will hopefully have an easier time of it thanks to 23yearold cass clemmers new coloring book, the adventures of toni the tampon. The book is meant for menstruators of all genders and tonis genderneutral name, as well as the tampons definitely maleidentified friend sebastian the sponge, have rightwing media up in arms. Cass clemmer is the creator of toni the tampon, a coloring book and instagram account designed to smash period taboos. Cass clemmers the toni the tampon coloring book aims to.
The adventures of toni the tampon is the periodthemed coloring book we deserve. Toni the tampon coloring book that teaches men get. For those of you who think you heard it all when it comes to the prevailing gender confusion oops. Now, however, she also wants to degender the female. The toni the tampon coloring book follows a cartoon tampon through adventures like going to outer space. Dec 21, 2016 now, toni and an accompanying cast of menstruationthemed friends are starring in a 20page coloring book called the adventures of toni the tampon, illustrated by clemmer. I take toni, this little tampon with googly eyes, everywhere for a very different reason than most people carry their tampons. Toni the tampon coloring book that teaches men get periods amounts to child abuse, says expert. And its all an effort to destigmatize menstruation for the masses. New coloring book aims to destigmatize menstruation for kids.
Quirky new coloring book aims to destigmatize periods with cute cartoon adventures of a googlyeyed toni the tampon. A period coloring book that teaches children men get periods too is causing a stir, with one critic calling it. The idea, which stemmed from her desire to destigmatize menstruation, grew into a 20page coloring book called the adventures of toni the tampon, complete with illustrations by clemmer. A little tampon faces a big world in a new period coloring book, the adventures of toni the tampon. Critics like alessio ventura, however, did not feel the same. Menstruationthemed coloring book wants you to stop blushing. Clemmer said shes aware that including the transgender element will make it a harder copies of the coloring book, but shes not concerned about that. On top of that, however, she wants to teach children to believe that men, too, can experience periods. A period coloring book paperback december 6, 2016 by cass clemmer author. Toni the tampon comes out in support of trans menstruators. Teaching children men can menstruate toni the tampon. Cass clemmer is raising funds for the adventures of toni the tampon. Mar 14, 2017 the author of a childrens coloring book has invented a character named toni the tampon to instruct children that men can menstruate.
Now, however, she also wants to degender the female biological process and to persuade children that men get periods too. All your favorite period products are teaming up to help smash the menstrual taboo in this kidfriendly coloring book. Toni the tampon is the main character, and his job is to teach children that even men menstruate. The book was illustrated by cass clemmer, who lives in d. American university alumna cass clemmer 15 is the mastermind behind the childrens coloring book, the adventures of. Dec 25, 2016 what you probably didnt have was a coloring book. Mar 14, 2017 the book is meant for menstruators of all genders and toni s genderneutral name, as well as the tampon s definitely maleidentified friend sebastian the sponge, have rightwing media up in arms. A period coloring book comes from genderqueer artist and menstrual health educator cass clemmer and seeks to destigmatize periods for people from a young age while providing a safe, instructive way to introduce the concept that menstruation isnt something thats limited to just those who identify as female. To be clear, the only words in this coloring book are the names of the characters, like patrice the pad. Cass made a coloring book following toni the tampon, a madeup tampon character, and their friends designed to educate people about. Id rather help just one genderqueer or trans menstruator feel like they were seen than sell a thousand copies only to reinforce the boundaries society draws by gendering periods in. Of course, in todays society we cant have anything be exclusive for particular. Teaching children men can menstruate toni the tampon coloring.
Toni the tampon speechless almost washington times. A period coloring book comes from genderqueer artist and menstrual health educator cass clemmer and seeks to destigmatize periods for. Toni the tampon and a cast of menstruationthemed friends star in a coloring book to help destigmatize menstruation. Mar 06, 2017 the project soon developed into a coloring book.
New coloring book introduces kids of all genders to. Right wing media toni tampon menstruation coloring book. A coloring book by cass clemmer 2016, paperback at the. This is a womencentered, radical feminist subreddit to discuss gender from a. May, 2017 the artist says toni the tampon purposely has a genderambiguous name because she hoped to create a coloring book that was affirming to all menstruators. A normalthinking person might say, well, thats not possible. Planned parenthood praised the book sunday, noting in a tweet promoting the book. The author of a childrens coloring book has invented a character named toni the tampon to instruct children that men can menstruate.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Toni the tampon coloring book that teaches men get periods. Mar 07, 2017 the idea, which stemmed from her desire to destigmatize menstruation, grew into a 20page coloring book called the adventures of toni the tampon, complete with illustrations by clemmer. A period coloring book that teaches children men get periods too is causing a stir, with one critic calling it child abuse. Dec 23, 2016 toni the tampon is a genderneutral tampon character from clemers super amazing coloring book, the adventures of toni the tampon. The adventures of toni the tampon destigmatizes periods in. Dec 21, 2016 the toni the tampon coloring book follows a cartoon tampon through adventures like going to outer space. The adventures of toni the tampon destigmatizes periods. In addition to toni the tampon, the coloring book features other menstrual characters such as marina the menstrual cup, sebastian the sponge and patrice the pad. Find this pin and more on parenting by life with jess photography.
Toni the tampon for genderqueers archives women of. A period coloring book all your favorite period products are teaming up to help smash the menstrual taboo in this kidfriendly coloring book. Jennifer roback morse, founder and president of the ruth institute that seeks christlike. Destigmatizing menstruation through toni the tampon.
Mar, 2017 the artist says toni the tampon purposely has a genderambiguous name because she hoped to create a coloring book that was affirming to all menstruators. Mar 16, 2017 described as innovative and powerful, a new coloring book for kids is attempting to make menstruation for all genders. Toni the tampon coloring book for kids, teaches menstruation. New childrens book toni the tampon teaches kids men get. This toni the tampon coloring book is teaching everyone. Cass clemmer grew up on the democratic republic of the congo, where the woman. Coloring books are pretty easy to come by, but its not every day that you come across one about a cleverlynamed character called toni the tampon. This bloody great coloring book aims to end menstruation. Mar 15, 2017 march 15, 2017 lifesitenews a selfdescribed genderqueer and menstrual warrior has produced a childrens coloring book about a cartoon character named toni the tampon. Teaching children that even men or boys can have periods is scientific malpractice and child abuse, dr. Mar 16, 2017 it dosent end, and they are attacking the children from every single solitary angle. I developed a whole character from toni after i saw some googlyeyes my mom had bought for me and decided to put them on a tampon, she said in an email. Mar 14, 2017 a childrens author, cass clemmer, has now designed a coloring book for children entitled the adventures of toni the tampon.
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