I can’t believe all the incredible nonsense put forward in regard to ‘bloody.’ “Shag” getting such a large response off-topic to boot.
I was in England some years ago and asked an English charwoman (maid/janitor/cleaner) about the word and was told that it was considered vulgar because “it refers to me menses, sair.” After several further inquiries (involving much down-ward turned eyes and blushing) this was easily confirmed.
“Bloody” refers to a woman’s period. Period. Why the fuss? That the Brits would be discmofitted is nae surprise. Americans? Grow up.