MENSTRUATION
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When does menstruation start and end?
Puberty begins around puberty age, when a girl's body begins to change, usually between the ages of 8 and 15. It's important to remember that menstruation is different for everyone, so the side effects, age at which it starts and ends, and each menstrual cycle vary from person to person. However, as a rule, if a girl's period does not start by the age of 16, she should be evaluated by a doctor to determine the cause of the delay.
About 26 percent of the world's population is women of reproductive age
Since I started writing about menstruation, I've had a surprising amount of men approach me with questions and thoughts about menstruation and menopause. A lot of people protested this post but I think it's important to open up this discussion to all genders because everyone should be educated about menstruation, not just those who experience it.
I hope this post will help dispel misconceptions about menstruation and this negative mindset to improve the health and safety of women around the world.
What do men think about menstruation?
Many of the men I've spoken to say it's culturally and religiously dangerous for them to be around menstruating women and forget that we're unlikely to be born without menstruating like a filth. And women during periods are considered to be moody and volatile and have denigrated her privy with names such as "Dragon Lady Week" and "Shark Week".
What are the side effects of menstruation?
Side effects can occur up to two weeks before the start of the menstrual cycle. Women may notice a change in their body with symptoms known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). These may include:
back pain
Fatigue
Acne and breakouts
headache
Abdominal cramps
inflammation
The mind wanders
Insomnia
Swollen or tender breasts
Men feel grateful!, because they don't have to deal with it
A lot of guys are thankful that they don't have to experience periods every month. Although it may embarrass them and they don't always know how to behave to talk about it, they say it's a bad thing.
Embarrassingly
Let's face it. A lot of men don't want to talk about menstruation. When someone says "menstruation" or "menstruation" they get embarrassed and avoid talking about it at all. Some women also act like that.
This is due to various factors such as reluctance to say the wrong things, embarrassment due to lack of knowledge and cultural shame around periods.
All these things must come to an end. With education and willingness to speak up and make mistakes, this ends.
Frequently Asked Questions About Menstruation
Many of the men I spoke to had no real education about menstruation. They may have been told what it is biologically in health class, but a lot of real questions go unanswered and unasked (embarrassingly). Here are the top questions (and answers) men ask about menstruation.
Yes. Again, not all women experience cramping during their period, and not all women experience the same amount of cramping. Some women don't feel a thing, some women are left in crippling pain. This pain can be so severe that it can cause vomiting, migraines and even an individual to pass out. In fact, in 2016, a doctor published an article suggesting that period pain can be as bad as experiencing a heart attack. This pain is no joke and should be taken seriously. Cramps occur as the uterus contracts and sheds its lining (this is menstruation).
Is it OK to have sex during your period?
The answer depends on your partner's personal opinion on whether or not you should have sex during your period, but having sex during your period is normal.
However, many women experience bloating and discomfort during their periods, which can reduce their sex drive.
This conversation is important – for both men and women. Stereotypes and misinformation are spread because people are too afraid to have these conversations. Let's open it. Let's talk about menstruation together.
