• paysrenttobirds@sh.itjust.works
    21·
    1 year ago

    My grandma in the 30s had to hide all evidence of menstruation from just one of her two younger brothers, the explanation being he was intended for the priesthood. I’m not saying it makes sense.

      • paysrenttobirds@sh.itjust.works
        1·
        1 year ago

        This was Catholicism. He’s a smart guy and I’m pretty sure he figured it out. Did not become a priest, though, so maybe his mom was right.

        • jaybone@lemmy.world
          1·
          1 year ago

          I went to a catholic school in the 80s/90s. I’m fairly certain we were taught about anatomy and human reproduction. We knew what menstruation was.