I went through one of these machines for the first time last week, and I was really surprised how much it bothered me. I think the machines are excessive and al

I went through one of these machines for the first time last week, and I was really surprised how much it bothered me. I think the machines are excessive and all, but I'm not particularly shy. It was quite dehumanizing. I wasn't expecting that type of machine. You have to take everything out of your pockets, and unfortunately, I had a tampon in mine. They made me hold the tampon, and hold my hands over my head, during the scan. Which is already a somewhat sexualized position for women, but I was wearing a shortish t-shirt that rode up a little. I guess in the future I'll know to make sure my pockets are totally empty and to wear a longer shirt, and it won't be as awful. But it's still too invasive.