We’re just ready for Aunt Flo to take a permanent vacation because, let’s face it, periods are the worst. Those who menstruate everywhere are subjected to a monthly annoyance—period. While some may find a sense of empowerment in their cycle, the majority of us just endure a (literal) headache. Just like that stubborn second-day flow, our anonymous contributors in The Confessional are not holding back.
Confessional #25769298
“Today is hell day, also known as Day 2 of my period. It’s been 37 years since I first started, which means I’ve spent nearly 450 hell days! When is menopause coming?!”
From period-induced digestive issues to cravings that could rival a snack attack, here are some of the worst aspects of “that time of the month,” as passionately shared by our brave contributors.
First up is the dreaded PMS. Sometimes, our periods don’t even have to arrive for the chaos to start.
Confessional #25748417
“Rage mode activated. I want to tell everyone to just back off. I could start a fight over nothing. Yup, I know my period is on its way.”
Confessional #25760702
“Realizing that I get more irritable as my period approaches. That’s not good for anyone around me.”
Confessional #3104169
“A chocolate chip cookie from the corner store saves me from going full-on rage mode during PMS.”
Ah yes, cookies. Because sometimes food is the only remedy for our inner turmoil. Experts think our compulsive snacking might be our way of self-soothing, as carbohydrates can boost serotonin, the “feel-good” hormone. So really, can you blame us?
Confessional #1761502
“After downing two glasses of red wine, Cheetos dipped in sour cream, and squeezing Ghirardelli caramel sauce into my mouth, it hit me—my period is due any day. Ah, those PMS cravings. What? The Cheetos were baked.”
Confessional #1704220
“In just a few hours, I devoured half a can of Pringles, two handfuls of Doritos, a small bowl of dark chocolate M&Ms, and four cookies worth of cookie dough. Damn you, PMS cravings. As if cramps weren’t bad enough, now I have an upset stomach.”
When we binge, it eventually has to come out, right? And let’s be real, even that is a mess during this time. What is it about shedding the uterine lining that brings about the worst bathroom experiences? Thanks to prostaglandins, the hormone-like substances that cause uterine contractions, our bowels are also affected, making period poops especially heinous.
Confessional #25749931
“Period poops are a nightmare. Bring on menopause already!”
Confessional #24373148
“The gassy situations during my period have reached new heights. I feel like a balloon waiting to pop—someone just poke my intestines already!”
Confessional #12950065
“I get constipated and produce the most horrendous-smelling farts a week before my period. Seriously, like bleeding and cramps weren’t enough. It’s so bad sometimes I just stay home. Not sure how to fix this!”
And if our bowels weren’t cooperating enough, there’s this surprise:
Confessional #4481125
“My tampon usually shoots out when I poop. Just found out that doesn’t happen to everyone. How is this fair?!”
But unfortunately, this phenomenon doesn’t always wait for the bathroom.
Confessional #25766669
“Attempted sit-ups on a heavy period day and launched my tampon across the room. Classy.”
Confessional #3754214
“Totally just sneezed, and out popped my tampon. What the heck?! First time for everything, I guess.”
Between the cramps, the weird bathroom issues, and the overall grossness, it’s no wonder we just want to curl up in bed for several days.
Confessional #1766016
“I’m suffering from terrible cramps. I wish I could be 12 again, cozied up in bed with a hot pad. Forget parenting and being a good wife.”
Confessional #25755080
“I wish someone had warned me that periods worsen after 40 if you’ve had kids. Everything about mine is brutal and it lasts longer too. Ugh.”
On top of enduring all this, we also have to navigate the potential for embarrassment. Like, seriously?
Confessional #25766713
“Dressed up and feeling good for the first time in ages. Then I went to the bathroom and—oops! Period leaked everywhere! Thank goodness I was in black.”
Confessional #1777932
“I was lounging in bed wearing my comfiest underwear when my husband pulled the “thread” he thought was hanging off. Yeah, that was my tampon string…”
Confessional #23400713
“A huge, disgusting, jelly-like period blob slid down my leg when the pedicure lady rolled my pant leg. I was mortified!”
Confessional #25758628
“White chairs at work are the worst. Can we please replace them with black ones? Signed, woman with heavy periods.”
But despite every cramp, every snack attack, and every embarrassing moment, we keep showing up and getting things done like champs.
Confessional #19099388
“The men in my office call in sick for a sniffle. Us women come in, bleeding like crazy, with cramps that feel like we’ve been hit by a truck. And we still get our work done. What a bunch of wimps!”
Because honestly, anyone who can endure the chaos of PMS and periods month after month is a total badass.
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Summary
Menstruation can be a challenging experience filled with discomfort, cravings, and unexpected surprises. From the annoyances of PMS to the embarrassment of leaks, those who menstruate often endure a range of difficulties every month. Despite these challenges, they continue to show resilience and strength, proving just how tough they really are.
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