Comments on: periods. Periods. PERIODS. P.E.R.I.O.D.S.

By: XKaliber Swyftblade

XKaliber Swyftblade — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:12:25 +0000

I’m so glad to see that women are discussing menstruation more often and openly. As a male when I was a child, menstruation was a very hidden thing, even more so than today’s era. Ok, so I’m not really that old, but I’ve always had a fascination with menstruation. Call it an interest or a fetish, but it is because menstruation was so hush-hush that it made me want to learn even more about it… kind of like, a forbidden fruit?

I’m blessed with having quite a few close female friends who can share everything with me about menstruation, it really puts things in perspective for me. I remember in grade 9, there was actually a male student in our sex.ed class who asked what a girls period was. I was shocked at how someone of that age could not know.

I love learning about menstruation and things surrounding it, although I would dare not say I am an expert like many of you on this topic. It is sad to see adverts are still very covert of the topic of menstruation, never referring to proper terms and all the commercials revolve around the idea of “discreteness” and that “no guy should know.” Maybe I’m just one of those weird guys who enjoy hearing about periods, but hey, with all the guys who absolutely HATE menstruation and everything surrounding it, a couple of us interested-males ought to keep things in balance!

I haven’t been active in the menstrual-community until recently and one blog I read even inspired me to write about menstruation in my blog (in fact, nearly dedicated to it). I’m excited to see that there are others who share common interests, even if most of you are female and I’m the “odd one out” lol.

By: Juliet

Juliet — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:52:48 +0000

I try to make a point of talking fairly openly about periods around my male friends. But I’m still uncomfortable mentioning it explicitly around male colleagues, even just to say that I have stomach cramps in the same way that I’d mention I have a headache if asked. I say it, but I feel twitchy about it!

I’m curious as to what the problem is that you have with the Mooncup. I’ve been using one for something over 6-7 yrs now. Cheaper, more comfortable, lower environmental impact: it’s all good Discussing this with friends, the negative responses tend to be around the idea that “it’s a bit icky” or dislike around having to interact with the blood; which rather feeds into what you’re saying here about ‘uncleanness’, I guess.

By: Naomi Mc

Naomi Mc — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:05 +0000

teammarty you have now inspired me to write a blog on spurious sexual remedies to aliments. *hat-tip*

By: teammarty

teammarty — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:02:01 +0000

Just found your blog by accident. I guess if you click here often enough you’ll find something interesting.
About masturbating to ease the pain (works for me and I don’t even get periods), I’ve always heard that oral sex is the best cure for cramps.

By: Naomi Mc

Naomi Mc — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:08:43 +0000

Charlie – its a deal.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:17:13 +0000

One thing that always irritates me -slash- makes me sad is when some of my women friends apologize when they start talking about their periods. Or when they feel like they have to cut the conversation short when I’m around. Stop it! It happens! I can deal with it! I’ve been known to say, How about this: I’ll feel free to talk about the comparably mild phenomenon of unwanted erections, and you can feel free to talk about whatever is on your mind about your vagina.

By: More Periods. | Vagina Dentata

More Periods. | Vagina Dentata — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:47:45 +0000

[...] to an earlier period post (which interestingly has been the most commented on post both here and from friends in person) [...]

By: Tampon scarcity in Brooklyn « The Millikan Daily

Tampon scarcity in Brooklyn « The Millikan Daily — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:00:58 +0000

[...] somewhat hush hush, nay taboo, in the blogosphere and society at large. Namely, she has written one whomper of a post about periods, encouraging the discussion of them. Not the punctuation, but women’s monthly reminder of our [...]

By: rebelraising

rebelraising — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:57:18 +0000

But giving birth can result in lighter, less painful periods – has for me and a few people I've spoken to about it.

As for mooncups – I'm a total convert. Green, painless, and don't dry you out even on light days. Can't imagine wedging my vagina full of cotton wool any more.

By: Green Gordon

Green Gordon — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:13:56 +0000

I'm sure the people whose cicrles I move in (not a euphemism) are much more comfortable talking about periods than (talking about) defecating. Maybe you need new circles…?