The way to sign "period" in ASL depends on your intended meaning.
If you mean period as in a dot at the end of a sentence you have two options.
PERIOD (version 1)
[punctuation], dot, "here at this location on this vertical surface,"
Index finger makes a small jab forward.
PERIOD (version 2)
[punctuation], dot, (metaphor)-"End of discussion"
closed-slightly-flattened-X jabs forward
This version of PERIOD can be used in a conversation or a statement as a
metaphor to mean "that's final" or "that's the end of us discussing this." If a
person signs PERIOD using a strong movement (usually accompanied by direct,
strong eye-gaze) they are using it as a form of emphasis to assert the
conclusiveness a recent statement. This usage is derived from the punctuation
mark (period) which is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a full stop or
the end of a thought.
In conversation, saying "period" after a statement symbolizes a strong,
non-negotiable finality, much like the punctuation mark signifies the end of a
sentence. It's often used to express that the speaker is very certain about
their position, that they're not open to further discussion or argument, and
that the matter should be considered closed.
For example, if someone says, "I'm not going to change my mind on this, period,"
they are emphasizing that they are firm in their decision and there is no room
for further debate or persuasion. It's a way of reinforcing the strength and
finality of their statement.
PERIOD (version 3)
menstruation
Palm side of A-hand makes contact with cheek near jawline
Also, if you want to specify a "menstrual cup" one option is:
See: MENSTRUAL-PERIOD
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