Are men weak because they don't know real pain like what childbirth or periods feel like?

[Still-alive]

Yippeee a controversial question.

Inspired by this question here: Guys, what would you do if you have a period for a day? Do you know what to expect?

so since men don't experience the pains of child birth or periods does this mean men are weak or don't know what real pain is?

be respectful everyone... lol

Yes men are weak because they don't experience those pains and know what its like

No men are not weak just because they don't experience what those pains are like

*eats popcorn*

[TenderFantasy]

No, I don't think men are weak. I think the genders are designed to handle certain things better because of their chromosome level (number or type if you can put it that way), as well as the hormones are the regularly surging through their veins. Period pains aren't as bad as people think. Otherwise, we would ALWAYS need pain killers for them! Also, usually only the really fertile women experience those (women who are usually between post puberty - 13 through the age of about late 30's to mid 40's) I mean those who are in their fertile years. The uterus is designed so that when you have cramping, it means it's close to a woman's period or their period is about to start. A period after all, is designed so that the uterus can empty itself because there was no fertilized egg there that needed to be sustained. That said, period pains aren't "unbearable" and I truly feel that some women just like to complain too much. For me (maybe I was just lucky?) I never really got those types of "unbearable" period pains! And lastly, period pains/menstrual pains/PMS, they are mostly bearable (I don't care what any other sissy woman thinks about I believe this to be true anyway!), because they are DULL types of pains. They aren't usually the sharp kind (WHICH I think is worse by the way).

As far as childbirth goes, I unfortunately (or fortunately? I don't know), never got to experience those. I believe they ARE way more painful than just period pains though. They are probably more of BOTH dull as well as sharp pains OR they are DULL pains but they are DULL pains times 50 or something. After all, you're trying to birth a new human being through a "tiny" hole! Lol. It does stretch though, by a lot lol, but that takes time and a lot of contractions! Also, they didn't invent the epidural for nothing! Women, everyday, everywhere, when they are about to give birth, WANT to usually get those, so that it makes their birthing experience less painful.

Men, I think men have a lot of strength. I've been with men (not in a relationship even), that are very strong emotionally. That counts too! Not everything is or has to be physical, even though yeah, that counts. I've also seen traumatic injuries (due to car accidents, fork lift accidents, you name it), where, I don't know to be honest, if a woman would be able to survive it, but I don't know really. Why do you think people usually stereotype/put men into jobs/careers that are more dangerous? ! As in, physically dangerous? ! That's usually a big responsibility, handling a big oil rig out in the sea. They are usually the first to go into battle during a war. They are the ones to help out in Military hospitals, etc. I think in conclusion, we are all the same (in terms of handling certain things), men and women. I also maybe think, it gets more complicated than that, and it becomes an individual thing! Anyway, good question. 🙂

[Still-alive]

thanks. you seem to think very carefully and thoroughly on questions i noticed lol.

well all ill say is i definitely do not at all envy the women going through childbirth. i won't even pretend to know... but when a woman says stuff like 'men jsut don't know what real pain is' i just gotta roll my eyes a bit lol... like we are not downplaying childbirth pains but as you said men are usually the ones doing the most dangerous jobs out there. and unfortunately injuries or even death are a constant thing when doing such jobs.

I think its best if we don't act all smug or high and mighty do to another person experiencing their pain because they think they experienced worse lol. thats my 2 cents

[melanieeeB]

No I think so, every gender has their own strengths and lack off, there is sure a balance in life but I think men could appreciate women a little more for the pain we deal with lol
I see those stories about women giving birth and their husbands being total assholes and well yeah nah, don't do that

[FunkyMonkee]

I suppose you mean, "men".
About 20 years ago, I was just about to walk out the door to see my chiropractor about a little back trouble I was having and suddenly, the pain was so bad, I couldn't even move!! I started to fall to the floor but caught myself between a close and a wall! I couldn't stand up, nor could I just drop to the floor without making the pain MUCH worse!! I had to stand like that for a couple minutes and wait for my parents to come in from the back yard to help me get to the kitchen table 7 feet away! I spent the rest of the day on the kitchen table crying from the horrendous pain!! When I was finally able to have them call up my chiropractor so I could talk to him, I literally said, "Either cure me or kill me! I REALLY don't care which!!"
After being on that table for about 5 or 6 hours, crying the whole time, I got so tired from crying I started to yawn and JUST doing that got the pain started all over again!!
About 7 years ago, I had a similar pain in my back! Not QUITE as bad but still I was unable to move very much! I COULD make it to the bathroom to pee and it took me several minutes to get there, about 15 feet away, but, I was so scared of having to take a shit, I actually held it for several days!! After about 5 days of not shitting, I finally HAD to go and it WAS like having a baby!!! I screamed my head off and it took at least 5:00 to get it all out!!! According to the birth certificate...

[NostalgiaSenpi]

No. They also have a machine that's able to activate the pain receptors in the same way giving birth is. They featured it on impractical jokers.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/4WVZTgl1vE8

[Adam1978]

It's been scientifically proven men can handle more pain than women, we have been evolved through fighting since the beginning of time, unlike women. So we have been hurt much more, so we handle more pain an have a bit better healing ability through genetic selection. If women could escape childbirth they all would when it starts. But they can't so they have no other option then get through it.

[ShadezMcgee]

No, it doesn't mean men are weak. We just experience pain in different ways, normally not via biological function.

Women get cramps, give birth and what not. Essentially the male equivalent is kidney stones. So yeah, we suffer pain, but not monthly like that.

[goaded]

No. I expect everyone has experienced cramps in their guts at some point in their lives. It's bloody painful, but at least it isn't a regular thing like periods. Women's periods vary a lot in how painful they are, I'm told.

Childbirth is a whole other story. I'm very grateful that I'll never have to experience anything like it.

[Pohjolan]

On average men have higher pain tolerance because they used to hunt big and dangerous game, we still hunt big and dangerous game.

While women did participate in hunting they were more on the gathering side which is why on average they recognize different shades of colours better.

In this sense women got the screwed by evolution as they got both lower pain tolerance and periods.

[anon1903]

Yes definitely. Not to be insensitive, but it's why the male su1c1de rate is high. Because they are whiners, they don't know how to suck it up, they're babies.

[Still-alive]

geez lol...

[Still-alive]

so would you tell a depressed man who is suicidal to 'suck it up'?

[anon1903]

I've seen two people fail at exam. The male one attempted to end it for good. I don't know what the girl's upto, but I saw her few weeks ago and she looks fine. Probably over it.

[anon1903]

No I won't.

I'd recommend therapy.

[Still-alive]

well maybe that guys parents are super strict and expect good grades always. maybe even shame him if he does poorly. you don't know whats going on in his life.

and maybe she has it easier than him.

[anon1903]

He was eighteen. Could have moved out and sought a job.

[anon1903]

My mom's strict, depressive and I failed my uni finals. I got tortured well and good.

I don't think I'd give my professors the power over life and death lmao.

It's insane!!!

[Still-alive]

not that easy especially with today's economy. not sure if you noticed how bad inflation has gotten lately.

and the only job he will likely get at his age is some minimum wage work... like fast food or something. not much to support himself.

this is a very conservative... boomer-like take from you. im surprised.

[anon1903]

I know economy's bad. But you need a more solid reason for ending your life.

[Still-alive]

well you are not them. some people respond to trauma and such worse than others... i think its just best we don't look down on them for it.

[Still-alive]

"But you need a more solid reason for ending your life. "

you realize suicide isn't rational right? as in when people do it they are typically not in the right frame of mind to be making logical decisions?

[anon1903]

What's the point of that? Are they going to fire the incompetent teachers? Are they going to take legal actions? Nobody, other than your parents, is going to feel guilty about it.

If you wanna do some harming, do it directly.

[Still-alive]

"Nobody, other than your parents, is going to feel guilty about it."

for many its not about that... its about ending the pain...

[anon1903]

I get that. I really really do.

But you can always redo the exams. Passing is not even that hard.

[anon1903]

And in the times we're living, there are alternatives. Degrees are important, but there's scope for other things too. Maybe it's time to work in another field.

[Still-alive]

but getting over their parents disappointment and their feelings of failure is hard to get over.

and you're still coming at this from a logical perspective... being suicidal isn't logical its a highly emotional one. im saying this from my own experience.

[anon1903]

It can be challenging but it's not impossible.

Therapy helps. And if therapy isn't an option, you can always try an alternative field.

Life's far more precious than education.

[anon1903]

As for the economy, darling, you can always choose not to procreate so everyone can have adequate opportunities and resources. It's a nice break for Earth too.

[Still-alive]

thats great but they are not in the right frame of mind to think life is 'precious' right now.

i think you got that mental condition you told me about... its showing itself right now lol. unable to empathize with suicidal people.

[anon1903]

I'm not against su1c1de, I'd have done it myself. But I've solid reasons for that. I won't do it just because I failed a stupid stupid exam.

[anon1903]

I don't value my life. But I value my educational status even less. Because it's dumb to out yourself over something that you can fix.

[Still-alive]

so stop looking down on others who are suicidal. they got their reasons too even if you think they are dumb.

just stop with this already it is very insensitive as you put it yourself.

[anon1903]

Nope. I'd judge people offing themselves over exams.

[anon1903]

If that triggers you as a su1c1dal person, block me.

[Still-alive]

ok then... you are an insensitive person than. not that you care about that lol.

[anon1903]

I'm sorry I'm allergic to stupidity

[Still-alive]

im not blocking you lol...

i just think you're misguided...

[anon1903]

You've no right to ask me to change my opinion. You can just remove it. See? Easy fix. Stop whining, man.

[Still-alive]

yes because its a shitty thing to say.

im not whining im debating you. difference.

[anon1903]

Okay then, debate away!

[anon1903]

I know I'm not being nice as of now but it is how it is. I'm not going to apologise. This is my belief system.

[Still-alive]

debate is over. you're insensitive. i should have just left it at that. i can see why we wouldn't have gotten along. you are pretty much against everything i stand for.

but you do you as they say.

[anon1903]

I'm also against people offing themselves because their love life is not going well.

Again, you need solid reasoning. I won't say life gets better, but it's pretty much pointless to do it because boo hoo! Things are going tough for you.

[Still-alive]

im done anon... you dont get it. i doubt you ever will.

[anon1903]

All right.

[shellaccount123]

Women have a higher attempted rate but are more likely to fail. Men attempt less often but are more successful. According to your logic, women are weaker if they try it more.

[anon1903]

Try it more, but are less often successful because they don't lack the last minute logic men do.

[shellaccount123]

No they go through with the attempts it's just that the attempts aren't successful. Women aren't changing their minds last minute.

[anon1903]

Did a man finally agree women aren't indecisive and mindless and impulsive? Oh good.

[shellaccount123]

Whenever they hook men up to those supposed simulators, they act the same way a woman in labor would. Men can tolerate pain, they're just genetically designed to take a beating from nature and other men than their own bodies. Conversy, are women weak because they use epidurals and other pain relief?

[shellaccount123]

Also if death in childbirth was a common occurrence before modern medicine according to this logic wouldn't many women be considered too weak to deal with it. No sane person would say this so I don't know why some women get so caught up in proving they're stronger than men because of it. Men and women are different and there's no shame or weakness in either.

[llorando]

Don't mean men are weak, just means women's brains are wired those types of pains. When head transplants become a thing, going to be really interesting to see who the male brain reacts to those types of pain. Also going to be interesting to see how female brain reacts to getting kicked in the balls.

[menina]

No, men are not weak because of that. It's not part of their anatomy, so they can't experience it.

[blissinanarchy1]

Are females weak because of women not going to war, not building society today as we know it? Not being treated equal by the criminal justice system?

[LiamJHayden]

I don't want to hear any women complaining about the pains of child birth or cramps. I just got a papercut! lol

Can't speak for all guys, but I know I could not handle what women go through.

[lottiebannotie]

Nah not really I don't know what it's like to be kicked in the nuts either 🤣

[Still-alive]

well having her licking the nuts feels much better lmao...

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, men are weak because they don't experience those pains and know what it is like.

[Whatthefluff]

Women are weak and should be used to pain by default

[Twalli]

According to people who have gone through childbirth, what I had to go through in 2009 in relation to empyema, I experienced more pain than childbirth in that time period.

[buckaroobradyjr]

Probably. One of the best things about being a boy is that we chaps don't have to worry about either grotty aspect of femaleness.

[msc545]

No, we just experience all the pain associated with discrimination and rejection by women.

[msc545]

Also the pain of being shot and wounded/maimed/killed on battlefields.

[SnowedIn]

Nope! :) But good question.

[Kathie93]

That’s a hilarious question