TOM - FAQs

Flyntiggr

RANT! Are so many women really clueless about their period? I mean really? Below are some answers to questions that are WAY to common on here! I'm sorry, but I get so tired of reading these types of posts day in and day out. It isn't like your period is new to you, unless you are 11 or 12. It IS a fact of life for us, but why are you letting your period ruin it? I've gone swimming, hiking, rock climbing. even BACKPACKING in the backwoods during my period. I did not die. I did not attrack sharks or bears. I lived my life!

1) YES! You WILL gain weight during your period. It is called WATER RETENTION! It will go away - just like it has every month for the last 15 years. If it freaks you out, then don't weigh yourself that week!

2) YES! Tampons really do work in the water. DUH! Women have been using them for years and not chumming for sharks.

3) YES! Some people crave things during PMS and their week. Either eat it or don't. World will not come crashing down if you have a piece of chocolate.

4) YES! Some birth control pills make you gain a little weight. Some don't though. Talk to your Doctor - that's what she's for!

5) YES! You should work out just like you always do duing your period. You are not a fair maiden. This is the 21st century. If you have cramps/headaches/bloating, once again, talk to your Doctor. They makes drugs for this stuff. Why are you suffering?

supertracylynn

I don't know you, but I ****ing love you right now for posting this rant!
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DonnaLFitz

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jtp5184

haha i love this

suzi67

LIKE!!

StefD78

you are my HERO!!!!! *bows down*

TripleJ3

Yes I agree. I'm tired of seeing grown women post about TOM every five minutes.

I get wanting to know what other women do/think, but have people never heard of Google? Or girl friends?

penny_eclipse

I don't know you, but I ****ing love you right now for posting this rant!
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^ THIS!!!!!

Jovialation

someone please sticky this thread

bry_all01

lol, ditto. I mean, I didn't even bother reading the 2 threads I saw listed within a 5 minute period (haha, no pun intended) of each other just today as periods and problems or fair maidens issues, etc...lol Good times!

I don't know you, but I ****ing love you right now for posting this rant!
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katharos3

Love this!

sewerchick93

counldn't have said it better myself!!!! cheers to you :drinker:

LizC26

Ha...I may understand a 15 yr old asking these questions, but seriously, you've been dealing with this thing for pretty much your whole life...How do you still have questions???? HAHAHAH

holyguacamole37

I absolutely LOVE this. Last week I was on my period, and I was bloatey and miserable, and I found that working out actually made me feel BETTER. I didn't run a marathon or anything - just went to the gym and spent some time on the stationary bikes - but it definitely felt good to exert myself instead of sitting around feeling sorry for myself.

AHealthierRhonda

AMEN! I just ate half a container of cream cheese frosting and not feeling one bit guilty. Usually I tame myself, but today I felt like giving in!!!! I just hate the visits especially after a procedure was done to minimize or eliminate them and TOM is still here!

duckychic

Love it! :drinker:

staceyseeger

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

TheBraveryLover

Good post OP. I've been craving (and eating) peanuts and peanut butter a lot since my TOM started yesterday. Thank goodness both are low in carbs and sugar!

Flyntiggr

So glad to see I'm not the only one. I've tried to bite my tongue on this stuff, but for some reason, I cracked today! :explode:

Barneystinson

Ibuprofen is mah homegirl

Along with those active heat wrap doohickeys. And peanut butter. I have no idea why I crave that stuff, but i'ts delicious at TOM especially.

stephyy4632

great post

I have had TOM since I was 8years old now 31 nothing to it anymore lol. I rock my life just add my diva cup and keep on going

Flyntiggr

Yes, im bumping my own thread. Wanna make sure the word gets out! Lol

LorinaLynn

So glad to see I'm not the only one. I've tried to bite my tongue on this stuff, but for some reason, I cracked today! :explode:

It's ok. We all get cranky at that TOM.

The :devil: made me say it. :laugh:

But it's like you read my mind! Is sex ed really that bad now, that girls aren't taught this stuff anymore?

And I'll admit, back in the day, I skipped out on quite a few gym classes, and especially swim classes, due to fair maiden issues, but that was just because I didn't want to take the class. Amazing how my gym teacher never caught on that I "had my period" every week for months on end.

Cmon78

LOVE this post!

Flyntiggr

So glad to see I'm not the only one. I've tried to bite my tongue on this stuff, but for some reason, I cracked today! :explode:

It's ok. We all get cranky at that TOM.

The :devil: made me say it. :laugh:

But it's like you read my mind! Is sex ed really that bad now, that girls aren't taught this stuff anymore?

And I'll admit, back in the day, I skipped out on quite a few gym classes, and especially swim classes, due to fair maiden issues, but that was just because I didn't want to take the class. Amazing how my gym teacher never caught on that I "had my period" every week for months on end.

Too funny! Thanks for the laugh!

MissyFit08

My word!!!! :laugh: This is the bomb.com!!!

calliope_music

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kleavitt1992

RANT! Are so many women really clueless about their period? I mean really? Below are some answers to questions that are WAY to common on here! I'm sorry, but I get so tired of reading these types of posts day in and day out. It isn't like your period is new to you, unless you are 11 or 12. It IS a fact of life for us, but why are you letting your period ruin it? I've gone swimming, hiking, rock climbing. even BACKPACKING in the backwoods during my period. I did not die. I did not attrack sharks or bears. I lived my life!

1) YES! You WILL gain weight during your period. It is called WATER RETENTION! It will go away - just like it has every month for the last 15 years. If it freaks you out, then don't weigh yourself that week!

2) YES! Tampons really do work in the water. DUH! Women have been using them for years and not chumming for sharks.

3) YES! Some people crave things during PMS and their week. Either eat it or don't. World will not come crashing down if you have a piece of chocolate.

4) YES! Some birth control pills make you gain a little weight. Some don't though. Talk to your Doctor - that's what she's for!

5) YES! You should work out just like you always do duing your period. You are not a fair maiden. This is the 21st century. If you have cramps/headaches/bloating, once again, talk to your Doctor. They makes drugs for this stuff. Why are you suffering?

I do agree with all of this but more woman than you would think have Pcos and have never had regular periods so we ask questions about what might be normal and what might not be

angela828

This is amazing. This should be emailed to every female who signs up for this site

I hate when people blame their TOM for their bad eating habits... chew some gum, take a walk, do something with your hands and treat yourself to 1 sweet or salty thing.. not the whole friggen cupboard. Every woman is different and if you have THAT much of a problem during TOM.. see your doctor!!!!!

Flyntiggr

I do agree with all of this but more woman than you would think have Pcos and have never had regular periods so we ask questions about what might be normal and what might not be

In general, you all say, hey, I have PCOS, is this right? I'm talking about the more general questions we see on here. I can probably go look at the front page of each board, and find AT LEAST one thread about weight gain duing your period. I don't have PCOS, so I can't relate....

12by311

I actually never read threads with TOM in the title....but I did read this one. I'm glad I did!

Did someone really ask #2? For real?

And #5 - I actually always feel better after exercising if I'm cramping. It helps to get up and do something!

But seriously...#2....smh