Female Inmates In Federal Prisons Will Now Have More Access To Tampons & Pads

[MelissaBaby]

The Federal Bureau of Prisons made an important adjustment this month requiring that female prisoners have more access to tampons and pads, according to an August 1 Bureau of Prisons (BOP) memo.

http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/168010/bureau-prisons-free-tampons-pads-inmates

I don't know if it's true everywhere, but in a lot of places, when you process in they give you toothpaste, soap, shampoo and deodorant, but no feminine hygiene products. You have to buy them, and if you need them before you can get a canteen order, you have a real problem.

 

[adrina]

It's as basic a need as toilet paper folks. Ridiculous that they all wouldn't have access to something like that. I'd think it would a cost saver in the long run. Simply for laundry alone.

 

[MelissaBaby]

It's as basic a need as toilet paper folks. Ridiculous that they all wouldn't have access to something like that. I'd think it would a cost saver in the long run. Simply for laundry alone.

Once you have canteen ( or commissary, it's called by different names in different places) privileges, you can buy them. But, unlike on certain TV shows, you can't just go to the canteen and shop. You fill out an order form once a week, and get your items a few days later.

I went in on a Thursday, which was the day forms must be turned in. Orders come in on Monday. So, I could not order anything until the following Thursday and did not get my items until the Monday after that. 11 days. I was lucky, I didn't need tampons during that period. What I did need was antacid, until my stomach adjusted to the crappy food.

Prison policies are deliberately arbitrary and capricious, designed to crete inequities and conflict among the prisoners.

If you need tampons, and can't get them from the institution, you have to get them from another prisoner, which means you start your term doing the one thing you never want to do in prison, put yourself in debt to someone. In that way, the policy reinforces the pecking order. When prisoners can exercise power over other prisoners, the staff only has to control those on top of the pecking order, making their jobs much easier.

 

[Radiohead]

http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/168010/bureau-prisons-free-tampons-pads-inmates

I don't know if it's true everywhere, but in a lot of places, when you process in they give you toothpaste, soap, shampoo and deodorant, but no feminine hygiene products. You have to buy them, and if you need them before you can get a canteen order, you have a real problem.

Federal rules over state.

I cant, wont look it all up, but that is half complaint, half real even in Australia. Sure, you cant do anything, but you get a bed and earn a crust.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Federal rules over state.

I cant, wont look it all up, but that is half complaint, half real even in Australia. Sure, you cant do anything, but you get a bed and earn a crust.

In America, the federal and state prison systems are completely different, and this new regulation only applies to the federal prisons.

 

[Radiohead]

In America, the federal and state prison systems are completely different, and this new regulation only applies to the federal prisons.

I am aware. I checked up on my anal sex obligations yearly.

I was also reminded every time I went to go buy booze.

 

[adrina]

In that way, the policy reinforces the pecking order. When prisoners can exercise power over other prisoners, the staff only has to control those on top of the pecking order, making their jobs much easier.

Unfortunately that can be applied to life outside of prison as well. Heh.

Somewhere between our punitive mindset and the for-profit prison system, it's pretty fucked up.

I'm glad you're out of it. Please stay that way.

 

[renard_ruse]

Its my understanding most prisons require inmates to purchase soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.

 

[renard_ruse]

Once you have canteen ( or commissary, it's called by different names in different places) privileges, you can buy them. But, unlike on certain TV shows, you can't just go to the canteen and shop. You fill out an order form once a week, and get your items a few days later.

I went in on a Thursday, which was the day forms must be turned in. Orders come in on Monday. So, I could not order anything until the following Thursday and did not get my items until the Monday after that. 11 days. I was lucky, I didn't need tampons during that period. What I did need was antacid, until my stomach adjusted to the crappy food.

Prison policies are deliberately arbitrary and capricious, designed to crete inequities and conflict among the prisoners.

If you need tampons, and can't get them from the institution, you have to get them from another prisoner, which means you start your term doing the one thing you never want to do in prison, put yourself in debt to someone. In that way, the policy reinforces the pecking order. When prisoners can exercise power over other prisoners, the staff only has to control those on top of the pecking order, making their jobs much easier.

You sound like you know a lot about the subject. Personal experience?

 

[MelissaBaby]

Unfortunately that can be applied to life outside of prison as well. Heh.

Somewhere between our punitive mindset and the for-profit prison system, it's pretty fucked up.

I'm glad you're out of it. Please stay that way.

You are right, prison is just a microcosm of society. Things are just more obvious inside.

Rest assured, dear, I have no intention of ever going back.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Its my understanding most prisons require inmates to purchase soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.

That's true, but you can't purchase anything until there are funds in your account, which for most prisoners means after the first pay day. Also, as I explained, you can't just buy things whenever you feel like it.

 

[MelissaBaby]

You sound like you know a lot about the subject. Personal experience?

18 months worth.

 

[adrina]

You are right, prison is just a microcosm of society. Things are just more obvious inside.

Rest assured, dear, I have no intention of ever going back.

Less to distract from it in there.

Good.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Less to distract from it in there.

Good.

I have a good job and a good man. I am starting college next month. I have been free of drugs for four years and seven months. I.Am.Not.Going.Back.

 

[Saint Peter]

I have a good job and a good man. I am starting college next month. I have been free of drugs for four years and seven months. I.Am.Not.Going.Back.

Awesome.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Awesome.

Women's prison is not as much fun as it looks like in the movies.

 

[adrina]

I have a good job and a good man. I am starting college next month. I have been free of drugs for four years and seven months. I.Am.Not.Going.Back.

No I don't think you are.

Women's prison is not as much fun as it looks like in the movies.

Aww c'mon it's not the lipstick lesbian orgy sex-fest that we're all led to believe?

 

[MelissaBaby]

Aww c'mon it's not the lipstick lesbian orgy sex-fest that we're all led to believe?

The movies never bring up the fact that any sexual activity in prison is not just breaking the rules, it's a crime. That kind of makes it more difficult to organize orgies.

 

[adrina]

The movies never bring up the fact that any sexual activity in prison is not just breaking the rules, it's a crime. That kind of makes it more difficult to organize orgies.

Reality shmeality. It's all about the hot lesbian sex orgies. And if they do it right, they'll find a way to have some of them wear cutoffs and tied crop tops.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Reality shmeality. It's all about the hot lesbian sex orgies. And if they do it right, they'll find a way to have some of them wear cutoffs and tied crop tops.

Don't forget the sexy CO who can always find a private place to pat you down.

 

[Radiohead]

Why all this sudden need for privacy?

 

[MelissaBaby]

Why all this sudden need for privacy?

Privacy? Not in prison, bub.

 

[adrina]

Don't forget the sexy CO who can always find a private place to pat you down.

And it's not an unwanted advance then either.

Why all this sudden need for privacy?

Privacy? Not in prison, bub.

Hold it hold it hold it... you keep going with this reality thing. One must dispense with reality for prison lesbian orgies.

There are two parties going on see... the first main one is out with the all the lesbians in the main area doing their orgy thing. The second is the exclusive club with the CO over in the private area.

See? All very Hollywoodsy and in line with their "reality".

 

[MelissaBaby]

And it's not an unwanted advance then either.





Hold it hold it hold it... you keep going with this reality thing. One must dispense with reality for prison lesbian orgies.

There are two parties going on see... the first main one is out with the all the lesbians in the main area doing their orgy thing. The second is the exclusive club with the CO over in the private area.

See? All very Hollywoodsy and in line with their "reality".

OK, but it should still be a little bit realistic, so while the young prisoners are getting it on, can they show the old timers watching Wheel of Fortune on TV and hollering "keep it down over there!"

 

[adrina]

OK, but it should still be a little bit realistic, so while the young prisoners are getting it on, can they show the old timers watching Wheel of Fortune on TV and hollering "keep it down over there!"

I don't see why not. In fact it might add that bit of camp that is needed to bring it all together. And no one wants to see old lesbians having an orgy right?