it was really heartening to learn that the purpose of creating such a thick uterine lining during the menstrual period was to prevent the implantation of embryos rather than encourage them, and that our uterus is basically flushing out anything it deems unworthy during the period itself rather than “punishing” us for not being pregnant (which is how it’s usually framed). it’s almost as if your female body is more concerned with the protection and continuation of itself rather than being used as a procreative vessel.
the fact that we’ve come to accept the idea that our reproductive organs are punishing us for not being continuously pregnant is proof of how deeply patriarchal brainwashing has convinced women that we are nothing but broodmares for ‘their’ children.
Oh wow. Damn.
Tag: periods
Shit No One Told Me About My Period
I knew the basics before I got it, but I had no clue…
* The blood wouldn’t necessarily be red. When I first got my period, I spent a few min looking at my underwear wondering how I shit myself. I didn’t know the blood could look brown, or be thick.
* That tampons weren’t a good idea yet. I was 10 or 11 when I got my first period and physically smaller than an adult woman. My first attempt at inserting a tampon was very painful and unsuccessful. I wouldn’t use them until I was around 14 or so.
* That when you use pads the blood can get on your bottom and I’d have to occasionally clean off the toilet seat after using it.
* That getting your first period DOES NOT mean you’re fully developed and fully able to bear children. I could have technically gotten pregnant at that age, but I was still a child and pregnancy would have put my life in danger because I was still physically immature.
* That it wouldn’t be regular for another few years.
* That very painful cramping is NOT NORMAL once you reach your 20s and is cause for concern.
* That the blood and tissue you pass can look chunky or stringy and not like blood from a cut.
* That stress can halt your period for months BUT
* That doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant
Feel free to add your own
Relatable
-passing blood clots is completely normal
-that your period may straight up skip a month when you first get it
-and then it’ll happen twice in the same month
-getting your period does NOT automatically make you a woman
Painful cramping isn’t normal in your 20’s? That’s a little concerning, mine have been getting exponentially worse
It is NOT normal.
I can 100% guarantee you have endometriosis, PCOS, or another hormone problem. If your doctor says it’s normal, DEMAND a second opinion.
Thinking that it’s normal is how people end up infertile or dead. It’s why so many women under 40 these days are having an almost impossible time either conceiving or preventing conception. Because no one teaches anyone that it’s the sign of trouble that can very seriously hurt you.
Anyone who has severe cramps, heavy bleeding, or irregular periods after about 19 years old should seek medical advice. None of those are normal.
If you have skin tags, a hard time losing weight, migraines related to your period, depression that is amplified when menstruating, severe mood swings, sleep disturbances that get worse with menstruation, or any other significant health problem that started with puberty and is worse when hormones are fluctuating you need to be checked.
None of the things that people relate to women on their periods is actually an example of a healthy woman. It’s an example of people who need one form of treatment or another.
Do NOT go to a general doctor. Find a women’s health center. Obgyn doctors. ASK SPECIFICALLY FOR A FEMALE DOCTOR. (Also helps with creating a demand for female doctors, win-win)
And if the doctor you do see tried to write you off as “nothing” or “its normal”? Politely insist for another doctor. People forget: you are paying them for a service. If you believe the doctor is not taking you or your problems seriously, ASK FOR ANOTHER DOCTOR. Specifically, “Do you have another doctor on staff who is more experienced with female health”. It is WELL within your right to change doctors as you see fit – you owe no loyalty to one specific doctor if they aren’t meeting your needs.
Reblogging for all my followers with vaginas. I have so many sisters and friends with vaginas and I didn’t know most of this. I turn 30 soon. You’d think I’d have pick up these bits of information over the years in conversation.
Hey!! Hey everybody with periods!!! If you have a period you should read this, because it’s helpful, and people with periods really aren’t taught enough about their own bodies.
even if u personally don’t get a period, someone u know/care abt prob does & u should pass this along
women’s health is health & we should all know these things, i feel
Ya MCM said ew when you told him you were on your period.
He’s 27.That shit is forever nasty lol
How
Bruh like what are you supposed to do with it? Play in it? Come on now
Ya MCM thinks periods are nasty because he can’t play in it.
He was born in 1986.periods arent nasty but woman arent supposed to have them its actually poor diet that causes them look it up just a fun fact
Ya MCM thinks periods are a result of a poor diet.
He’s over 18.This nigga thinks periods are like optional. And was confident enough to try to tell a woman with a vagina that that was a fact. The internet is wild bruh.
W i l d. and he deadass.
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I’m so glad I had comprehensive health classes in school. I couldn’t imagine being that dense
Actually, he’s not wrong. For Black women, a period is called such because it should LITERALLY appear to be a drop of blood, hence a PERIOD. Heavy blood flow is caused from hemorrhaging in the system, which isn’t natural. That’s why it hurts, as I would imagine. It really does involve diet.
Ya MCM thinks black women menstruate in a different way than other women.
I am literally going to end my life. It’s called a period as in period of time. A period of time I wish your mothers had not missed
i am genuinely having an out of body experience
Sometimes I see this post and think to myself it can’t be real, but yes there are thousands and thousands of people in the world who genuinely believe woman shouldn’t get periods it’s our “diet” this is a thing.
Just want to remind everyone that homeboy up there believes that because another man told him so, thus it must be true.
it’s actually called a menstrual cycle so the period = drop of blood is a REACH my guy
How are some men so fucking stupid
tangential, but period related fun fact: if you are on the pill, your period CAN be optional, because you can skip the placebos and just take the real pills all the time. i am told there’s no downside to this.
I learned from tv that periods are supposed to be blue. Any other color, someone forgot to say their prayers i guess
you know that feeling when you’re on your period and you take a shower and you feel so clean and relieved and nice but then as soon as you turn the water off it’s a race against you, gravity and time
I swear the last line made it feel like the plotline of an action film
It is a period drama
I like how men tell us that periods are somehow simultaneously “not that bad” and also bad enough that we shouldn’t be allowed to hold positions of power.
This is a very important and powerful text post.
Business should provide menstruation hygiene products along with hand soap and toilet paper in their restrooms.
It’s a matter of public health.
What’s great about this post is at almost 5k notes, the only reason anyone can give for why menstruation products shouldn’t be provided in restroom when toilet paper is “Well, cis men don’t use them, so no.”
Which, like, thanks for pointing out the blatant sexism, friends.
Maybe the answer you are looking for is that these things are too expensive, which is a problem.
While tampons can be an expense for an individual:
- Businesses can buy them in bulk, making them exponentially cheaper
- Many businesses already do this and are doing fine. No business has gone under because they put a box of pads in the restroom.
you know what’s actually MORE expensive and LESS necessary, are urinals. there’s literally no need for urinals in public restrooms.
but i don’t see anyone campaigning to get rid of those so mayyyyyyyyybe it’s not actually about whether it’s expensive, impractical, or unnecessary
maybe it’s about how much some people secretly like to pee socially
me: oh no my period started!! it’s an emergency i need a pad oh no
some nice girl who is just trying to help: oh here! i have a tampon!
me: Thank You For Your Concern But I Am Not Putting That In My Body
just moving along like everyone else 