A male science teacher has been branded “disgusting” after allegedly demanding a pupil provide “proof” she was menstruating. The incident, which reportedly took place in a classroom with 28 other students, has gone viral after being shared by Ebury Official, a campaign group that gives students a voice.
Alleged Incident in Classroom
According to a video posted online, the teacher insisted the girl retrieve a used tampon from a bin to prove she was on her period, after questioning how she could be menstruating again just two weeks after her last period. The student was reportedly two minutes late to class due to a queue for the toilet.
The narrator of the video said: “I have just got off the phone to a mum whose daughter was forced to get her used tampon out of the bin because the male teacher said it was impossible that she was on her period again because she was only on two weeks ago.”
Reactions and Calls for Education
The clip has amassed thousands of views, with viewers slamming the teacher’s behaviour. One person wrote: “That's disgusting. That poor girl could have endometriosis.” Another commented: “Why is he 'tracking' someone else's child's periods? Men need educating about periods as it is.”
Others highlighted the irregularity of menstrual cycles, with one user noting: “Periods are sporadic in girls. Irregular. Their cycles take a while to become regular and how regular varies from woman to woman. 28 days is the average. Some cycles are shorter. Others longer.”
The narrator expressed anger, stating: “Have we still got fully grown adults that think girls just have a period once a month for five days? No uterus, no opinion. Can you imagine if your boss did this? I'm so angry.”
The video claims a formal complaint had been lodged, though further details remain scarce. Parents are advised to contact the school directly if their child experiences similar issues.
