My girlfriend won't stop talking about her period

[Chefodeath]

Tell her Edward Cullen would probably be doubly interested in going down on her. It'll tickle her pink.


On that thought, I wonder how this thread would have turned out if the title read "My Girlfriend won't stop talking about getting raped."

 

[EeveeElectro]

She's probably looking for sympathy but going about it all the wrong way.
Maybe once or twice might be funny, but constantly talking about it is going too far.
There's some stuff you don't want to talk to your boyfriend about. I moan to my boyfriend when it's my time of the month so he can make me cups of teas and get me a hot water bottle.

It depends on the girl. Supposedly the heavier the girl, the heavier her periods because apparently when a girl is overweight her body releases more of the hormones that are responsible for periods (can't remember the name of it).
When it's my time of the month, I'm usually really irritable and easily annoyed, but I think my boyfriend likes winding me up at that time.
It's difficult to explain the pain, it can be variable. Sometimes it's a little uncomfortable, sometimes it feels like someone is ripping out your intestines through your private parts.

 

[nothinghere]

By the way, for bonus discussion, how bad IS it really?

I'm gonna skip all the above and just answer this question: it depends on the girl. Basically, when a girl is on her period her body is practicing giving birth. And yes, just like giving birth to an actual baby, it's extremely bloody and disgusting. The hormones swing, you can get really bloated, you often feel really disgusting, you can get morning sickness (throwing up), and then there's the cramps (which is your body going through mock preparations of spitting out a baby). I had a friend once who got so sick on her period that she had to stay in bed all day. I've had days where I couldn't make it to class and just feel like shouting, screaming, and rolling all over the floor because it hurt so badly. I'd describe it (at it's worst) like being kneed in the groin for hours. (Boys never believe me when I say that though and I have been kneed in the groin. Shocker, girls have lots of nerve endings there too boys. Just not as many.)

But instead of nine months, it's at most a week.

Seriously though, it sounds like she's doing it just to gross you out and if it's really bothering you just tell her to stop. If she cares about you she'll respect that. If she doesn't, go with the flow (accidental pun) and talk about something that she finds really disgusting. After all, fair's fair.

And if the above grossed you out, then tough, you wanted to know.

That is not what a period is... when a women is menstruating an egg is released so it can unite with the sperm and become fertilized, if it doesn't unite with the sperm its then pushed out and disposed of with bodily liquids. Technically its not even that blood, there is only a small amount of blood mixed with other liquids.

Just a question, Where did you learn about periods?

I was describing the symptoms of what can happen to a girl on her period. That is the technical definition, but really doesn't cover what the OP really wanted to know. (The cramps can and do simulate contractions to a much lesser degree than the birthing process but I was being facetious). However, it should probably be noted that a girl can experience a range of symptoms while on her period that are very similar to what she will experience when she's pregnant. Hormone swings, general moodiness, bloating i.e really gassy, depression, swollen ankles, morning sickness, the cramps are the notorious one, aching muscles, wanting strange foods, etc. Which is why I joke about it being like "your body practicing giving birth". Though, when you sterilize it like it doesn't sound like that much of a bother. (Maybe it's not for you.) Yes, I learned the scientific definition like everyone else in the fifth grade. There were videos, the boys and girls went "EWWW!".

I call it blood because it's convenient, because it's red, and because it gushes out for seven days along with other pieces of the wall that haven't completely dissolved. You're right it's not blood, but for the sake of convenience (and it being somewhere around 1 to 3 in the goddamn morning when I wrote that) lets just call it that.

Where did I learn about periods? In science class, from a book my parents gave me, and by experiencing them every goddamn month.

And yes, it's still like being kicked in the ovaries by a mule.

fifth grade? Guess our schools trying to shelter us or something, they only started teaching it in the ninth

 

[Rascarin]

Why are periods so disgusting? I mean, if she showed you her sanitary towels and stuff, then yes, that is gross, but talking about it? Big deal. It's a natural part of life, and for women, a part that dominates about a quarter or more of the year. We're going to talk about them, especially if they're bad. Hell, my facebook gets updated when my period pains are bad, and I live with two guys who have to deal with my griping and moods. And you know what? They deal with it.

Fun fact - after you were fertilised you spent a large part of your embryonic development swimming in your mothers period. Think about that.

As for how bad they are - imagine being punched repeatdely in the stomach, feeling nauseous and like you want to curl up and cry for about a week. While you're bleeding constantly. Then imagine doing that every month.

(Boys never believe me when I say that though and I have been kneed in the groin. Shocker, girls have lots of nerve endings there too boys. Just not as many.)

Actually, there are as many nerve endings in the clitoris alone as there are in the entire penis (or is it just the head of the penis...?) Either way, we girls are JUST as sensitive, if not more so - just in a smaller target. It hurts us just as much when we get hit there - I hate it when men don't realise this.

*snip*... all the bloody time. *snip*

HA. It's funny because we're talking about periods.

That is not what a period is... when a women is menstruating an egg is released so it can unite with the sperm and become fertilized, if it doesn't unite with the sperm its then pushed out and disposed of with bodily liquids. Technically its not even that blood, there is only a small amount of blood mixed with other liquids.

Just a question, Where did you learn about periods?

Actually, that's not exactly right either. The egg is released earlier in the cycle, about halfway through. The woman is fertile for about three days after ovulation, and then, about a week later, if fertilisation has not occurred, THEN the uterine lining is shed. The end of the period marks the end of the cycle, whic, on average, lasts 28 days.

Spoiler: Handy Diagram

 

[emeraldrafael]

You could always get her pregnant.

And if not that, just tell her you odnt want o know about it, and if it persists, ust start telling her about everytme you do something she finds disgusting.

 

[ham and red bull]

I love some of the answers here, you guys rock.
I know it's natural, but most guys don't want to hear about it. I grew up in an akwardly open household (aka my mom) who would always tell us about her lovers, and how they couldn't get it up... -.- I think that's worse.

 

[dex-dex]

what kind of girlfriend do you have?
I would never talk to a guy (or any girl for that matter)about that "special" time. No guy wants to hear about it.
conversations like that only popped up in my waxing class and it went like this usually
"are you on it? "
(yes) ok we won't do it this week
(no) excellent get ready!

 

[lacktheknack]

Well, if blood came out of your cock, you wouldn't be very quite about it to your girlfriend, would you?

Oh yes I would, because A. that's not normal, and B. I'd go to the hospital immediately.

 

[Wintermoot]

maybe you should talk about your dingleberry,s or turds and maybe she gets the clue that its disgusting to talk about stuff from places the sun doesnt shine
about menstruation I,m happy I dont bleed from my cratch every 30 days

 

[Colour Scientist]

It varies from person to person. Some women don't even realise they're on; others (like me) are in excruciating agony from day one. And it's not just pain - it can interfere with your sleep cycle, emotions, appetite and influence headaches and migraines.

Imagine somebody sticks a bicycle pump into your belly button and starts pumping. That's the bloated feeling. Now imagine a hot, searing pain stretching from hip to hip. That's the pain. Now imagine that you can't sleep at night. At all. That's the insomnia. And finally, imagine that no matter what you do, you feel angry, frustrated and sad all at once, and you can't break out of it. That's the emotional disturbance. Unlucky gals like me get all four of these symptoms for a week to 12 days, every single month.

That sounds awful. I've never experienced anything like that. I suggest going on the pill, it's awesome.

Just disgust her back. I don't tend to talk about my periods to my boyfriend but I do it to one of my guy friends because he reacts badly. Recently though he has started retaliating by describing his 'beeriods'. It doesn't sound pretty.

 

[nightwolf667]

fifth grade? Guess our schools trying to shelter us or something, they only started teaching it in the ninth

They taught us it twice, once in fifth grade to as part of the "going through puberty" lessons (where they handed out deodorant) and once in ninth. Either way it came too late because mine started when I was nine.

Why are periods so disgusting? I mean, if she showed you her sanitary towels and stuff, then yes, that is gross, but talking about it? Big deal. It's a natural part of life, and for women, a part that dominates about a quarter or more of the year. We're going to talk about them, especially if they're bad. Hell, my facebook gets updated when my period pains are bad, and I live with two guys who have to deal with my griping and moods. And you know what? They deal with it.

I kinda hate the part where it happens on the day you're not expecting and ruins a good pair of underwear. That is something worth complaining about.

(Boys never believe me when I say that though and I have been kneed in the groin. Shocker, girls have lots of nerve endings there too boys. Just not as many.)

Actually, there are as many nerve endings in the clitoris alone as there are in the entire penis (or is it just the head of the penis...?) Either way, we girls are JUST as sensitive, if not more so - just in a smaller target. It hurts us just as much when we get hit there - I hate it when men don't realise this.

All I know is that it hurt like a mother... A lot like my period.

*snip*... all the bloody time. *snip*

HA. It's funny because we're talking about periods.

I call it going with the flow, but this is definitely not a conversation I'd figured I'd be having on the Escapist.

EDIT: screwed up the quote tags >.<

 

[Blitzwarp]

It varies from person to person. Some women don't even realise they're on; others (like me) are in excruciating agony from day one. And it's not just pain - it can interfere with your sleep cycle, emotions, appetite and influence headaches and migraines.

Imagine somebody sticks a bicycle pump into your belly button and starts pumping. That's the bloated feeling. Now imagine a hot, searing pain stretching from hip to hip. That's the pain. Now imagine that you can't sleep at night. At all. That's the insomnia. And finally, imagine that no matter what you do, you feel angry, frustrated and sad all at once, and you can't break out of it. That's the emotional disturbance. Unlucky gals like me get all four of these symptoms for a week to 12 days, every single month.

That sounds awful. I've never experienced anything like that. I suggest going on the pill, it's awesome.

I was put on the Pill for six months (for an unrelated skin condition) and it, er, didn't work out. I still got my period. XD The GP was like "oh right, so not only do you have a super rare skin condition, you're also one of those super rare people who are immune to this kind of Pill. Can I write an article on you?" He made it sound like I was lucky, or something, lol.

 

[Colour Scientist]

It varies from person to person. Some women don't even realise they're on; others (like me) are in excruciating agony from day one. And it's not just pain - it can interfere with your sleep cycle, emotions, appetite and influence headaches and migraines.

Imagine somebody sticks a bicycle pump into your belly button and starts pumping. That's the bloated feeling. Now imagine a hot, searing pain stretching from hip to hip. That's the pain. Now imagine that you can't sleep at night. At all. That's the insomnia. And finally, imagine that no matter what you do, you feel angry, frustrated and sad all at once, and you can't break out of it. That's the emotional disturbance. Unlucky gals like me get all four of these symptoms for a week to 12 days, every single month.

That sounds awful. I've never experienced anything like that. I suggest going on the pill, it's awesome.

I was put on the Pill for six months (for an unrelated skin condition) and it, er, didn't work out. I still got my period. XD The GP was like "oh right, so not only do you have a super rare skin condition, you're also one of those super rare people who are immune to this kind of Pill. Can I write an article on you?" He made it sound like I was lucky, or something, lol.

Em... you're supposed to get a period when you're on the pill, it's a withdrawal symptom to the gap week as opposed to a normal, ovulation period. Are you sure he was a real doctor?

 

[Rascarin]

Why are periods so disgusting? I mean, if she showed you her sanitary towels and stuff, then yes, that is gross, but talking about it? Big deal. It's a natural part of life, and for women, a part that dominates about a quarter or more of the year. We're going to talk about them, especially if they're bad. Hell, my facebook gets updated when my period pains are bad, and I live with two guys who have to deal with my griping and moods. And you know what? They deal with it.

I kinda hate the part where it happens on the day you're not expecting and ruins a good pair of underwear. That is something worth complaining about.

ARGH. I hate that! Especially if it happens when you're out somewhere and you don't have a spare towel/tampon and you have to rush home or ask someone for one. Grrr.

Or when they time themselves EXACTLY for when you least want them - "Your birthday, is it? HAVE A PERIOD!" or "Going on a hot date? HAVE A PERIOD!" or "On holiday? ON PERIOD!"

 

[nightwolf667]

Why are periods so disgusting? I mean, if she showed you her sanitary towels and stuff, then yes, that is gross, but talking about it? Big deal. It's a natural part of life, and for women, a part that dominates about a quarter or more of the year. We're going to talk about them, especially if they're bad. Hell, my facebook gets updated when my period pains are bad, and I live with two guys who have to deal with my griping and moods. And you know what? They deal with it.

I kinda hate the part where it happens on the day you're not expecting and ruins a good pair of underwear. That is something worth complaining about.

ARGH. I hate that! Especially if it happens when you're out somewhere and you don't have a spare towel/tampon and you have to rush home or ask someone for one. Grrr.

Or when they time themselves EXACTLY for when you least want them - "Your birthday, is it? HAVE A PERIOD!" or "Going on a hot date? HAVE A PERIOD!" or "On holiday? ON PERIOD!"

"Got a job interview? HAVE A PERIOD!" or "Life been to busy but you're finally ready to have hot sex? HAVE A PERIOD" or "Midterms coming up? Your grade riding on the line? HAVE A PERIOD!" and no, it did not just decide to jump randomly from the end of the month to the middle or the beginning, because that would make sense...

Trust me, it's worse when you live with lots of girls and everyone's period changes its monthly schedule to match the one with the strongest hormones. "You thought you were safe until the end of the month? Haha, no just kidding. HAVE A PERIOD!" I wanted to strangle my roommate.

Yeah, no, not a good time and if we have to live with it then everyone else should have to share in our misery.

 

[Actual]

Actually, there are as many nerve endings in the clitoris alone as there are in the entire penis (or is it just the head of the penis...?) Either way, we girls are JUST as sensitive, if not more so - just in a smaller target. It hurts us just as much when we get hit there - I hate it when men don't realise this.

Interestingly enough it's not the head of the penis that gets hurt (at least not much) it's the balls.

When we say being kicked in the balls hurt, we mean the balls. I don't know about nerve endings, but I do know that my balls can only be compressed so much before world-blinding agony ensues and a swift kick applies a lot of compression.

 

[ethaninja]

The Vagina monologues taken too far >.>

Mate, say something worse in kind. "I just passed a Gallstone"

 

[Rascarin]

Actually, there are as many nerve endings in the clitoris alone as there are in the entire penis (or is it just the head of the penis...?) Either way, we girls are JUST as sensitive, if not more so - just in a smaller target. It hurts us just as much when we get hit there - I hate it when men don't realise this.

Interestingly enough it's not the head of the penis that gets hurt (at least not much) it's the balls.

When we say being kicked in the balls hurt, we mean the balls. I don't know about nerve endings, but I do know that my balls can only be compressed so much before world-blinding agony ensues and a swift kick applies a lot of compression.

Ah. I think I possibly understand. I don't really know much about male "bits", I try to have as little to do with them as possible.

But compression is kinda the issue if a girl gets whacked "there" too - the clitoris is directly beneath the pubic bone, so beeing hit there means it gets crushed up against it. Hurts like a *****. I recall one incident in which I managed to walk into the corner of a wooden chest of drawers, and I felt like I was going to be sick it hurt so bad.

Anyway, point is - it hurts both boys and girls. Lots.

 

[Actual]

Actually, there are as many nerve endings in the clitoris alone as there are in the entire penis (or is it just the head of the penis...?) Either way, we girls are JUST as sensitive, if not more so - just in a smaller target. It hurts us just as much when we get hit there - I hate it when men don't realise this.

Interestingly enough it's not the head of the penis that gets hurt (at least not much) it's the balls.

When we say being kicked in the balls hurt, we mean the balls. I don't know about nerve endings, but I do know that my balls can only be compressed so much before world-blinding agony ensues and a swift kick applies a lot of compression.

Ah. I think I possibly understand. I don't really know much about male "bits", I try to have as little to do with them as possible.

But compression is kinda the issue if a girl gets whacked "there" too - the clitoris is directly beneath the pubic bone, so beeing hit there means it gets crushed up against it. Hurts like a *****. I recall one incident in which I managed to walk into the corner of a wooden chest of drawers, and I felt like I was going to be sick it hurt so bad.

Anyway, point is - it hurts both boys and girls. Lots.

Heheh I know I shouldn't, but your story made me giggle. Happily I've never walked my delicates into damage myself.

You've my sympathy!

 

[Blitzwarp]

It varies from person to person. Some women don't even realise they're on; others (like me) are in excruciating agony from day one. And it's not just pain - it can interfere with your sleep cycle, emotions, appetite and influence headaches and migraines.

Imagine somebody sticks a bicycle pump into your belly button and starts pumping. That's the bloated feeling. Now imagine a hot, searing pain stretching from hip to hip. That's the pain. Now imagine that you can't sleep at night. At all. That's the insomnia. And finally, imagine that no matter what you do, you feel angry, frustrated and sad all at once, and you can't break out of it. That's the emotional disturbance. Unlucky gals like me get all four of these symptoms for a week to 12 days, every single month.

That sounds awful. I've never experienced anything like that. I suggest going on the pill, it's awesome.

I was put on the Pill for six months (for an unrelated skin condition) and it, er, didn't work out. I still got my period. XD The GP was like "oh right, so not only do you have a super rare skin condition, you're also one of those super rare people who are immune to this kind of Pill. Can I write an article on you?" He made it sound like I was lucky, or something, lol.

Em... you're supposed to get a period when you're on the pill, it's a withdrawal symptom to the gap week as opposed to a normal, ovulation period. Are you sure he was a real doctor?

Derp, I don't explain myself very well. lol. I tend to get my period for up to 15 days at a time, rather than the "normal" 7 - 8 days. (All the women in my mum's side of the family had this. Stupid genes.) The doctor reckoned it was due to a weird hormonal imbalance which also made my skin bad, and was surprised when the Pill didn't help to regulate my period. Or my skin.