# Politician Period Panties Cute Fruit Undies Seeks Symbolic Vengeance Regarding Reproductive Rights By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-fruit-undies References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2016/04/107753/ted-cruz-period-panties) & [bloodymarysundies.wordpress](https://bloodymarysundies.wordpress.com/the-undies/) American politicians like to poke their noses in a lot of people's businesses and in a way, that is their business; yet Cute Fruit Undies also exercises its right to free speech with a special line of underwear dedicated to a few in particular. Calling out Ted Cruz, Sarah Palin and John Kasich, its line of Bloody Mary period panties boasts a few with their faces right in that sweet spot. Through these products, Bloody Mary period panties takes a little symbolic revenge on these politicians' view of reproduction rights. Of course, women will appreciate these period panties for more than making a stand. They are leak-proof and antibacterial while also boasting a place for heat packs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/underwear) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Symbolic Activism:** The rise of products and campaigns that use symbolism to make a statement and prompt social change. - **Period Empowerment:** The growing movement to celebrate menstruation and empower women through innovative products and messaging. - **Feminist Fashion:** The intersection of fashion and feminism, with brands creating garments and accessories that promote gender equality and challenge societal norms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel and Fashion:** Opportunities for brands to create inclusive and empowering clothing options that resonate with socially conscious consumers. - **Social Activism:** The emergence of businesses and initiatives that strategically leverage products and services to raise awareness and create positive change. - **Personal Care Products:** Innovations in feminine hygiene products that not only prioritize functionality but also address social and cultural aspects of menstruation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Menstrual Product-Celebrating Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-by-kotex-maximalism-jeans.md) - [Body-Safe Menstrual Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimina.md) - [Breakthrough Menstruation Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-one-period-underwear.md) - [Teen Menstrual Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awwa-period-care.md) - [Period Sex Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-have-period-sex.md) - [Humorous Period Care Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/period-underwear-1.md) - [Teen-Focused Period Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof.md) - [Pro-Abortion Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dame.md) - [Uterus-Shaped Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/period-crunch.md)