Janelle Monáe is not here for period shaming, and she's not afraid to let you know it. The Hidden Figures actress and singer recently took to Twitter to highlight the fact that periods are not something to be ashamed of; rather, they're just a normal part of life. Sadly, this reminder is still needed, as proven by some of the responses to Janelle's tweets.

She began with a simple tweet with three words and a hashtag. "Menstrual Period Blood," Janelle wrote, adding, "#WomensHistoryMonth." The performer then tacked on this sentiment: "It's sad that there are prob folks more grossed out by and/or ashamed of menstrual period blood than they are the current administration."

When some Twitter users responded unfavorably, Janelle doubled down. She quoted their tweets and stuck to her point: Periods are normal, not gross.

But other people online were grateful for Janelle's choice to speak out on the subject. Unfortunately, there is still a huge stigma surrounding periods, leaving people feeling like they have to quietly whisper about tampons or pads, or resulting in embarrassment over what is one of the most natural bodily experiences. But the more celebrities like Janelle – or Madison Beer – speak out, the easier it is for other people to talk about periods on social media, or with each other. And just talking about it more openly can help fight back against stigma and shame, making the conversation itself that much more powerful.

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