#menstruation cycle

[graceofagodswrath]

Menstrual Cycles and Aliens

“I apologize, but Williams is doing what?”

Kate sighed, brown eyes rolling at Ka’oolai’s stiff confusion. “Bleeding Niagara Falls out of her uterus. She’s gonna need a couple days.”

“Katy.” Jasmine hissed. “That is not how you explain this shit to people.”

Kate’s lips thinned in exasperation. “It makes them listen! God knows how many times I had to describe it so graphically to get all the men in my family to understand that you can’t just ‘suck it up!’”

The three sat in the dining lounge, a room on the transport ship meant for relaxation for workers on their breaks. Ka’looai, the ship’s second-in-command, had inquired about Pilot William’s ask for absence. Kate Blanche, the engineer and second roommate to De’maya, had answered in her usually blunt way. Luckily, The third roommate and Quartermaster of the ship, Jasmine Lativos, had been there to cushion Ka’looai’s immediate confusion.

Ka’looai held up their four hands to the two humans, insectoid limbs the notable deep, iridescent purple of their native race, Yamogai. They resembled a mix of a beetle and praying mantis, tall with hard, spiny exoskeletons. They displayed a variety of colors like humans (tho more vibrant), but the most common was purple.

“I apologize… I do not understand. Does Pilot Williams have an open wound? Do they need to go to the medibay?” Ka’looai’s voice sounded like the vibrating of beating wings, so they had to pronunciate other languages precisely in order to be understood. So they spoke slowly and with a deliberate concentration. This voice also gave way to an accent that made them pronounce certain letters like ‘v’s. There was a running joke with humans that Yamogai were related to Germans, as their accents were similar when speaking English.

Jasmine shook her head. “No. She’s experiencing a part of her menstrual cycle, the human female reproductive cycle.” Ka’looai cocked their head, so Jasmine continued. “Every month, we expel the inside lining of our uterus, the organ that develops a human fetus if the female is pregnant. If a female isn’t pregnant, our uterus removes the old lining of tissue and blood and gets rid of it from our body to create a new lining in case she does become pregnant. It’s the same muscle contractions as childbirth, though at a smaller fraction. This process can be extremely painful for some, if not most people, and De’maya is one of them. So she just needs some time off to deal with and recover from this experience.”

Ka’looai stared for a moment, mantis-like eyes seeming to stare through the humans souls. “I… see. I will inform the captain, then. Is there anything else we must know about this… event? I assume you two experience it as well as you said every human female does?”

Kate shrugged, long brown braid shifting in her shoulders. “Mine isn’t so bad usually. I’m one of the lucky ones. I get irritable and the occasional back pains, but I don’t need time off recuperate necessarily.”

“Irritable?”

Jasmine smiled, more of grimace for those experienced in reading human expressions. “Annoyed. Aggressive. The process increases the amount of estrogen and testosterone in our bodies, hormones that can heavily influence our emotional states. So we can be a bit…” Jasmine paused to think. “Intense.”

“Ah.” Ka’looai’s antennae twitched emphatically. “That is why I sensed the rise in strange pheromones. So this increase of chemicals affects you physically, emotionally, and mentally. I see why Pilot Williams asked for an absence then. Will the two of you require the same?”

Jasmine made an expression that Ka’looai could not understands. She bared her teeth while narrowing here eyes and scrunching her nose, dark skin wrinkling. Her hands rolled synchronously back and forth, a gesture the Yamogai recognized as a sign for uncertainty. “My cycle is more chaotic. Many factors can influence the way it is, and I tend to be influenced heavily by those.” She gestured at the other human. “Whereas Kate’s average is light and less painful, and De’maya’s average is heavy and extreme pain, mine can be either depending on my situation. If I’m stressed and haven’t taken care of myself, it’s usually pretty painful. If the opposite, I can usually function pain free. It depends.”

“What do you mean by light and heavy?”

“That refers to the amount of blood and tissue we expel. Light is very little, medium is a bit more, heavy means a lot. Some people have more lining than others. The heavier the flow can also increase the amount of pain.”

“Is this process different for every human?”

Both women nodded.

“And you still work through such obstacles?”

“Pretty much.” Jasmine confirmed.

“Interesting.” Ka’looai hummed, the sound vibrating the air rhythmically. “So human females expel a large amount of their own blood and tissue every month simply for not reproducing. And it is incredibly painful, yet some of you still function through it. No wonder females are in higher demand than males. You are a hardy species.” Their laugh sounded like the erratic buzzing of fly multiplied by ten. “Is there anything else I need to know?”

“Oh, there’s a shit ton if you wanna properly educate yourself on human reproduction.” Kate waved a scarred, oil darkened hand. “But Jaz gave you the basics. Hah, you may know and understand it better than the average human male.” Kate chuckled dryly and Jasmine huffed. “But that’s a debate hole that can be saved for another time.”

“If you want to learn more, read some human biology books, and we can answer any questions you have.” Said Jasmine. “Make sure they’re recent ones tho, the outdated ones are full of a lot of misinformation.”

“I see. I will do so. Human biology continues to fascinate. I have always found learning about other races to be rather intriguing, and humans never disappoint.”

“Yeup.” Kate leaned back and threw her arms behind her head. “Just don’t start making jokes about us leaving puddles and shit everywhere, or not being trusted behind the wheel.” Her eyes narrowed and she bared her teeth in a not-friendly-smile. “I will commit some “transgressions,” if so.”

Ka’looai’s antennae twitched. “Understood.”

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I’m currently going through this month’s rounds, and felt like distracting myself. Finally had the motivation to write and of course it was during a shitty time of my life. Needed me some alien feels that understand my woes better than my own family. I know this prompt has been done a lot, but I wanted to give my own take on it.

[petrichor-moss-and-lightning]

Logging my period on my stupid little app like I’m a weary eldritch-pursued captain lost at sea,,,

Captain’s log, day 2:

The future appears bleak. The monstrous red beast continues close on my heels as I navigate waves that tower high above and crash against the ship with a devastating fury. My beloved first mate, Extrastrength Ibuprofen, has succumbed to the elements. She will be sorely missed.

Captain’s log, day 2 (update):

Why has God bequeathed upon me such ceaseless pain? I stand at the bow of the ship in repentance, wringing my hands and begging for mercy. I pray to an empty sky, it seems.

Captain's log, day 2 (update 2)

ough. ouchie.

Captains log, day 5:

The scarlet vengeance persists. It seems God has abandoned me at the gates of Hell. Rations are running low. The ship's most skilled navigator, Hot Waterbottle has likewise been thrown overboard in the fray. I fear all hope may be lost.

Captains log, day 7:

I believe the monster has finally abated in its terrible pursuit of me. Forsooth, light shines once more upon my face and freedom stands at my door, beckoning me in. I shall wear my best white linens upon this most joyous day.

Captains log, day 7 (update):

fuckign hell.

[prettyvintageafternoon]

Whoever invented menstruation needs to, as the kids say, get jumped.

[d0llyguts]

tmi

dude i hate periods i fuckin bled onto my grandmas chair cushions i had a tampon n period underwear n everything. fml i’m so embarrassed

[rjalker]

if you're thinking "Wow it's awake early" it's because I got woken up very abruptly by cramps. Because covid-19 has apparently irreversibly fucked up my menstrual cycle so now it's just gonna happen whenever the fuck it wants without rhyme or reason >:[

[cupcakesmoothie]

Period be like during the day I will wear the night pads and during the night I will wear the BIGGER night pads

[gaylactic-fire]

The Curse

Aka Hylia's favourite transmasc gets amnesia and forgets what periods are

[incognitopolls]

Anon feels like getting their first period was almost traumatic because of how deeply ashamed they felt about it, even though everything about it was normal and they knew it would happen.

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[petnews2day]

Menstruation in dogs: How to tell if your dog is in heat; tips to take care

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Menstruation in dogs: How to tell if your dog is in heat; tips to take care

Dogs much like humans have a menstruation cycle but unlike their human counterparts, female dogs usually go into heat only once or twice a day and their average cycle is every 7 months. If you too are pet parent to a female dog, you must know that unless they are spayed, one should be equipped […]

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[hanafubukki]

Thinking of funny and comforting menstrual cycle headcanons:

Rook Hunt who notices you are not feeling well. You sit at your desk and see a cute package addressed to you. Inside it: pain meds, snacks, hygiene products, and other necessities. A very helpful package but how did he know? …actually you don’t want to know.

Jack Howl who offers you help rather awkwardly. Telling you it was no big deal and don’t think too hard on it. Who would huff up if anyone tried to cause you any trouble. Silently offering you his food if you’re not feeling well enough to get your own.

Lilia Vanrouge pop up in front of you upside down. Offering you candy he had in his pocket. He noticed you weren’t feeling good. That can’t be! He tells you not to worry about dinner. He will make you his special soup and you will feel better in no time. You might want to lock your doors.

Grim wouldn’t cause as much trouble as he usually does. He’s even doing his homework without you pestering him to. Sometimes, after falling asleep, you would wake up with him on your lap. The warmth and pressure bringing you comfort.

[redditreceipts]

"we like young women because biologically, that means they're fertile"

then why do you find periods disgusting? those are the single most indicative sign of fertility. by that logic, you must be incredibly attracted to a women who speaks openly about her period, right?

[jellyfishfem]

!!!!

this might be an interesting read

[tortiefrancis]

important reminder for people who menstruate:

if your cramps are so painful you can't do daily tasks, take care of yourself or get out of bed. if you pass out or vomit from cramps. if you can't walk or stand up properly from cramps. if you need to take pain medicine when you get cramps or else you will get sick, pass out, whatever.

seek medical help. people talk about how painful cramps are, and it's true, but there's a level of pain that simply isn't normal, and you need to get it checked

signed: someone who was recently diagnosed with endometriosis

[franchiseindia]

What is Menstruation? Normal Menstrual Cycle

What is menstruation? or normal menstrual cycle women health. Menstruation or being on menstrual cycle or periods is considered an essential part of any female’s life. It is a major health driver and is mainly correlated with the reproductive health of a female body.

But the question is what is this menstrual cycle and why is it so crucial for the health of any woman. The menstrual cycle or menstruation is actually the process of shedding the uterus lining every month. This is very crucial and actually occurs to prepare a female body for a possible pregnancy. It takes place with a series of changes occurring simultaneously in the hormone release, uterus, and ovary shape of any female body. The general length of a menstrual cycle occurs between 21 days to 35 days. Within each cycle, the ovary works to release eggs and hormones called estrogen and progesterone. Whereas at the same time the uterus works to prepare the uterus lining for conceiving.

But when the egg doesn’t fertilize and implants itself in the uterus wall then the egg and the uterus lining are released out of the female body in the form of blood through the vagina. And this whole process of egg release to the blood flow out of the vagina every month is called menstruation. Having known what the process of menstruation is, now lets us know the health benefits it provides to female health. Some of the major benefits of a regular menstrual cycle are mentioned below.

Manages your mood

During periods, many hormonal changes take place within your body. These bring in mood swings and many strange feelings to you. But relax these are all normal, just as the time passes the mod will become normal and make you feel happy again.

Aware you of any underlying disease

The menstrual cycle is a major indicator of any underlying health problem in a female body. The length, odor, and color of the menstrual blood tell a lot about your health. Irregularity in periods, no periods for a long time, or heavy flow of periods can be a  result of one or other physical or reproductive health problems. So, once you suffer from any of these make sure to consult your doctor.

Allows sluggish aging

Menstruation is a lot related to the release of blood every month from the body. This allows for the release of iron from the body as well. Hence, the excess accumulation of iron from the body is thus not found in females. We know iron is a major cause of free radicle formation which in turn causes faster aging. So, the lack of this accumulation in the female body makes the process of aging slow. Hence, enhances the term of healthy female living.

Enhances your sexual drive

Being on periods actually enhances your sex drive. Females feel more attracted to sex while on periods. Medically it is considered safe and is even considered to release the need for pain killers. So, don’t worry if your white bedsheets and messy deeds, try out if you are really interested. It brings in longer joy and healthy orgasms. Now we know how beneficial is a regular period cycle for women's health. It is also important to take care of personal hygiene during the time. For proper hygiene maintenance, you should follow the following precautions.

Use clean and washed panties every time.

Change your sanitary pad every 6 hours.

Every time before chnging your sanitary napkin, wash the intimate area with a mild intimate wash.

Dispose of the used pad every time by wrapping it in newspaper and trying to dump it in a soil pit.

Wash your hands properly with hand wash every time you use the washroom.

Following these steps may look a little hard, but will help you enjoy a safe and healthy period of time. So, don’t forget to maintain them. Besides, if you find any form of abnormality in your period cycle or feel excess pain during the time. Then make sure to consult your doctor. Many times slowly without much knowledge, there develop problems in the menstrual cycle of the female and resulting in irregular and painful periods.

These even pose harmful effects on the health of the woman. So, make sure you pay attention to them as well.

[raybug-theradfem]

I’ll never understand why periods are so hush hush but men can say “I failed NNN”

Like I didn’t consent to that info and yet it’s fine for you to say but when I mention something I have actually no control over and just happens with my body, I’m gross? Period blood is literally the only blood that didn’t come from harm or violence and that’s gross to you??? Because of where it comes out of???? Didn’t you just use your left hand pretending it was one???? It’s embarrassing for me to leak in my pants and warrants bullying but you can openly talk about watching porn and that’s not embarrassing? You can admit to not washing your ass cuz it makes you gay but I’m gross for having a functioning reproductive system? I can’t say that “sorry I’m on my period that’s why I wasn’t at school” cuz that makes it awkward but it’s okay for boys to yell in the back of the class talking about how they went raw in their gf and by the sound of it probably hurt her? I will never understand why periods of all things are what’s gross to people.

[reasonsforhope]

"Spain’s Catalonia region rolled out a pioneering women’s health initiative [at the beginning of March, 2024] that offers reusable menstruation products for free.

About 2.5 million women, girls, transgender and nonbinary people who menstruate can receive one menstrual cup, one pair of underwear for periods and two packages of cloth pads at local pharmacies in northeast Spain free of charge.

The Catalan government said that the initiative, which is called ��My period, my rules,” was meant to “guarantee the right to menstrual equity.” The regional government cited statistics that said 23% of women polled by Catalonia’s public opinion office said they had reused hygiene products designed for a single use for economic reasons.

Tània Verge, Catalonia’s regional minister for equality and feminism, called the program a “global first.”

Scotland’s government passed a law in 2020 to ensure period products are available for free to anyone who needs them. But in comparison with the Catalan program, in Scotland the products are for single use and are distributed through schools, colleges and universities, not pharmacies.

“We are fighting menstrual poverty, which affects one in four women in Catalonia, but is also about gender justice. We are fighting the stereotypes and taboos about menstruation,” Verge told The Associated Press. “And (...) it is about climate justice. We need to reduce the tons of waste generated by single-use menstrual products.”

The distribution of reusable products is also aimed at reducing waste. The regional government said that Catalonia produces about 9,000 tons of waste from single-use menstrual hygiene products.

The reusable products are acquired by the public health care system, which covers the entire population, and distributed by Catalonia’s 3,000-plus private pharmacies. The program cost the regional government 8.5 million euros ($9.2 million).

“I am completely in favor of this initiative,” 29-year-old graphic designer Laura Vilarasa said. “It will give women a product that is absolutely necessary to have for zero cost.”

Spain’s national government passed a law last year granting women with debilitating menstrual pain the right to paid medical leave."

-via AP News, March 5, 2024