We all wish that Aunt Flo would just take a hike because, let’s face it, periods are the worst. Those who menstruate find themselves dealing with this monthly ordeal, and while some embrace their cycles, many of us just want to scream. The folks in The Confessional aren’t shy about expressing their frustrations either.
Confessional #25769298
“Today is my hell day, also known as day 2 of my period. It’s been 37 years since my first period, which translates to almost 450 days of hell! I’ve spent over a year of my life suffering. When is menopause going to arrive already?!”
From cravings that spiral out of control to the dreaded “period poops,” we’ve gathered some of the most relatable confessions about “that time of the month.”
The dreaded PMS kicks in before the actual period even arrives and can wreak havoc on our moods.
Confessional #25748417
“Rage mode activated. I want to tell everyone to back off. I could spark a fight over nothing. Yup, my period is on the way.”
Confessional #25760702
“I realize I get irritable as my period approaches. Not good for anyone around me.”
Confessional #3104169
“A giant chocolate chip cookie covered in peanut butter can save me from going full-on psycho when I’m PMSing.”
Food cravings are a common struggle; some say carbs help boost serotonin, the hormone that makes us feel good. So, we indulge to self-soothe, and honestly, who can blame us?
Confessional #1761502
“After two glasses of red wine, I had Cheetos dipped in sour cream and squeezed Ghirardelli caramel into my mouth. Yep, AF is about to make her appearance. Gotta love those PMS cravings! What? The Cheetos were baked.”
Confessional #1704220
“In just a few hours, I polished off half a can of Pringles, two handfuls of Doritos, a small bowl of dark chocolate M&M’s, and cookie dough. Thanks, PMS cravings. As if cramps weren’t enough, now I have an upset stomach.”
And when we’re indulging, it has to come out eventually. Unfortunately, the digestive system seems to go haywire during this time too. Prostaglandins, the hormone-like substances that prompt uterine contractions, also impact the bowels, leading to the notorious “period poop.”
Confessional #25749931
“Period poops are the worst. Bring on menopause!”
Confessional #24373148
“The farts and bowel movements are out of control right now. I feel like an inflated balloon—someone poke my intestines with a pin already!”
Confessional #12950065
“I get constipated and have the smelliest farts the week before my period. Every single month. As if cramps weren’t bad enough, these are constant. Sometimes I skip going out because of it. Can this be fixed?”
And sometimes, things get even more embarrassing:
Confessional #4481125
“My tampon usually shoots out when I poop. I only just learned that this doesn’t happen to everyone.”
Confessional #25766669
“Tried to do sit-ups during a heavy day, and my tampon launched across the room.”
Confessional #3754214
“I sneezed and my tampon came out. What the heck? First time ever.”
With cramps, digestive woes, and an overall sense of yuckiness, is it any wonder we just want to curl up in bed for a few days?
Confessional #1766016
“I have terrible cramps. I wish I could go back to being a 12-year-old and just lay in bed with a heating pad. Forget parenting and being a wife.”
Confessional #25755080
“I wish someone had warned me that periods get worse after 40 if you’ve had kids. Mine are awful and last longer now too. Ugh.”
On top of enduring all this every month, there’s the added stress of potential embarrassment.
Confessional #25766713
“I dressed up and felt great for the first time in ages, only to find out my period leaked everywhere! Thankfully, I was wearing black and nobody noticed. Thanks, Mother Nature, for keeping my confidence in check…”
Confessional #1777932
“Laying in bed in my granny panties, my husband pulled what he thought was a thread off my underwear. It was my tampon string…”
Confessional #23400713
“A big, gross jelly-like period blob slid down my leg during a pedicure. I was humiliated!”
Confessional #25758628
“White chairs at the office are the worst. They should be replaced with black ones. Signed, a woman with a heavy period.”
Despite all the mess and discomfort, we still show up and get things done like the champions we are.
Confessional #19099388
“Men in my department call in sick for the sniffles. Meanwhile, us women come in bleeding like we’ve been butchered, with killer cramps, and we still get our work done. Stupid wimpy men.”
Anyone who can endure the chaos of PMS and periods month after month is truly a badass. If you want to read more about the challenges of home insemination and parenting, check out this post about spousal support.
For additional resources, you can visit the NHS for valuable information on pregnancy and home insemination, or check out Intracervical Insemination for expert insights.
Summary
Periods are a monthly battle for many, filled with PMS, cravings, and embarrassing moments. While some manage to cope with humor and resilience, the struggle is all too real. From food cravings to digestive issues, the experience can be overwhelming, but we keep pushing through, proving our strength month after month.