honestly never liked the euphemism “shark week” for periods. and like right off the bat yes im reading way deeper into this than is necessary yes its in reference to the bleeding but. It’s always had this sexist undertone to it, like people with periods are sooo hormonal and unreasonable on their periods they’re “dangerous” like a shark. but like, dangerous in the same way a yappy little dog is. Yeah, its snarling, but you don’t have to take it seriously. It just gives me the same vibes as when cishet dudes say shit like “guys if your girlfriend tries to argue with you on her period just tell her shes right” like their girlfriends are some puzzle to be solved. Just feels demeaning.
i’m not passing judgment on you if you choose to use it, you probably don’t have the same feelings about it that I do. but I see it everywhere and it makes me cringe a bit every time.