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What it's like to be with an actual man - the period talk (Page 2)
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It may surprise you but men do understand about women's periods, especially if they are the eldest child in a family the majority of whom are women, I would not be surprised if you boyfriend has a stash of your favourite foods and things that make you feel comfortable, But and this is a big but, never think that your boyfriend is a Beta, he has just shown you that he is secure in his masculinity and bought things for YOU that would have a certain group of men running for the hills. Count yourself lucky.
Thank you so much for adding your opinion to this post.
I would never consider my boyfriend to be a beta for being a nice and considerate person.
He's a VERY picky eater and I try to accomodate to his needs as best as I can without getting angry about it. This is something that is pretty difficult for me because I like to cook and care for him, but the second his favourite dish looks a tiny bit different to what he is used to, he won't eat it.
What I'm trying to say is that I think it's important to be considerate with one another not just when it comes to periods but also other fundamental parts of life like food :)
You wanna know why a lot of men have less than favorable views of women (particularly young women)? Because too many of us haven't been seen as a boyfriend but rather as a personal ATM.
You honestly sound really clingy and also sound like you don't put much stock in your own independence.
Your boyfriend is certainly nice for giving you all those things in your time of need. I have to wonder though if you'd do the same for him when he needs it most or if he is just expected to "man up and deal with it."
I'm definitely there for my man when he needs me/when I can do something to help him.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on here.
@Anonymous
This is the most manipulative opinion I’ve read on here.
You’re not even addressing the issue/post topic this girl has written. You straight up belittle her and made her feel guilty on something she didn’t do that was bad.
This is a whole different subject matter from your perspective of being twisted and turned around. That didn’t even relate to the story.
@MyTake Owner
Girl, don’t listen to this guy to bring you down. If his judgement not going to be story related.
I understand you were opening up during a vulnerable time. Since let’s be honest, periods are not pleasant. They hurt and are gross. Though we do want people to be at least respectable during our pain. Which is rare. So it’s nice you found someone to be there by your side without judgement.
@FictionalCharacter Thank you for responding to this opinion - this is one of the reasons why I wanted to write this post in the first place.
Sometimes, men on G@G don't care about the post at all and just want to belittle the person who wrote it.
@FictionalCharacter Thanks for your kind words!
"I'm not weak" followed by "everyone should pamper me".
Girl, strong people tend to not like being pampered, specially while in pain since they are strong enough to take care of themselves and it's just easier when you know what you want when you are sick to just do it.
Also, being disgusted by blood is a normal thing, fainting just on the sight of blood is quite normal as well, men just usually are the ones less disgusted by blood.
In my experience the norm is women who don't want to have sex while on their period, I find it silly but it's alright.
Now, I've experienced strong women who had periods, they didn't sounded like you at all, and some just didn't liked having sex while menstruating.
That was really sweet for him to do all those things for you. You were very lucky to find someone like that. It seems like he really cares about you a lot and is also a very considerate person who is able to see things from other people's point of view.
I agree. I think it's very important that everyone tries to understand what challenges the person in front of them may have faced/is facing.
As someone who has done A level biology and have talked to a girlfriend about this there's a lot we aren't taught at all about what it's like, yes the physical why and how of it (the whole ovulation, ovum developing, hormone cycle etc) but not what it's like. Is the expierience side of things when reaching the subject of puberty censored in some way at all levels of education?
It wasn't censored where I grew up, we had a lot of detail when it came to our education on the biological, physical and psychological side of it, but I guess it really depends on where you're from.
Most men don't know anything about the hormones, so knowing how the female cycle works is a huge plus already.
I think asking females you're close to in a respectful way about their periods may help you understand the experience part better.
The first time I was going to be naked with my girlfriend, she was on her period. Because of this, she kept her panties on then. Now she always tells me and usually she just wants to cuddle when she has it and we're at my house. I am perfectly happy just holding her and for that week it's all about her being happy. The other 3 weeks of each month we seek mutual happiness though.
I'm like that, but only with a girl who sees me as a best friend. We're not together. I still treat her with the utmost respect, though. May be why she only feels comfortable talking to me about it, versus even other girls.
That's so sweet to read.
I already mentioned this on another reply to one of the opinions on here - some girls just aren't comfortable talking about their periods with other girls, maybe because some can be pretty judgmental too when it comes to certain details (cramps/no cramps, pain meds/no pain meds for example).
I'm glad you're a good friend and listener though!
Im honestly blown away by the fact that appereantly treating your girlfriend nice when she's having a difficult time on her period is something out of the ordinary.
Honestly, what kind of exes and men do you sorround yourself with that this seems so unusually nice to you? Thats just fucked up.
Dont want to assume things but maybe dont try to date idiots.
This is nice and whatnot.. And sweet but TBH, periods like peeing and taking dueces are nasty parts of nature.. But they are natural and necessary.. The reason I say nasty is because if you don't wash after a period the smell is not pleasant.. Of course guys know about periods this is not new information.. Every guy reacts differently to it.. As long as the woman keeps herself clean and whatnot its not really a problem and a normal part of life.
That's pretty much how I treat periods. It's not a big deal and all you can really do is just try to comfort her as much as possible.
-Guy who will buy tampons for the women in his life.
That's so sweet, thanks for adding that.
There was a user on here that commented it's irresponsible of me not to carry tampons with me 24/7 - I'm glad there's men like you and my boyfriend out there who understand there's more important things in life than that.
I mean I dont understand whats the thing about grossing some men about periods its just blood and stuff.
i mean sure if they dont dispose used pads and tampon properly and it starts to smell in the bathroom etc that is bit offputting but isn't that the same as using the toilet and forgetting to flush
I have been with several girls with strong periods. I would help with heating pad.. etc. One time I found our bed stained... no problem
That's so sweet and kind of you.
It's such a great quality to have as a guy to be considerate during that time of the month to be honest.
God knows not all men are like that though, quite unfortunate, but keep it up!
Have to be considerate.. no doubt
Many years since I dealt with that from a partner / my ex wife , single dad , which means staying single. I have helped my teen daughter with her own nasty visits from Aunt Flo & how can a man , or anyone , believe a normal cyclic bodily function is " dirty " or " sinful " ? At least your boyfriend is supportive.
Men's misogyny and anger do not just spontaneously arise from nothing at all; they are created and maintained by the behavior of women, white knight men, and family law courts, among other entities.
You may think that hypergamy, child support, and divorce are good things, but you fail to realize what they cost you in goodwill and kindness from men.
I will leave this opinion on here because I want to make sure all respectfully phrased comments remain on here for the sake of freedom of speech.
However, I would like to add that I have absolutely no experience with family law courts, divorce or child support.
I'm from a religious, stable household. My parents have been married for almost 30 years.
I hardly know any kids my age with divorced parents, which shows how sheltered of a life I lived before moving out.
Child support is something I consider to be the bare minimum requirement for making sure a child grows up with enough resources, but I'm from a socialist background, where the government takes care of child support and a divorced husband doesn't have to pay as much as he may have to in the US.
Other than that, I'm still young, not married and don't think that men's misogyny is in any way justified.
I hope you never in your entire life encounter the things I have mentioned. They factor into the experiences of many men, and they create a lasting distrust and dislike of women, unfortunately.
I can see that and I'm sorry this happened to you.
This is a green flag in a relationship.
You became vulnerable and openly communicated about your period and he accepted and understood you.
I knew guys in high school relationships and they just didn't want to even know if she was on her period and I find that really immature.
A period shouldn't be an excuse for bad behaviour nor should it be blamed it's apart of female life and guys and girls need to accept that.
I've never heard of a green flag before, that's an interesting term!
I agree with you that it's very important to talk about things like this :)
Luckily, we're no longer in high school (and we didn't know each other back then), we both live on our own and I think that's a big factor when it comes to this - if your head is still full with school, family and friends, it's a little harder to focus on your significant other (just my opinion though).
I agree that not wanting to know whether your girlfriend is on her period is immature. Also, periods should definitely not be an excuse for bad behaviour.
You just complained about GaG guys saying women are weak (which I don't think is an accurate representation of GaG men) and then explained how you got a bunch attention during a time of weakness. smh
That he didn't learn that from a previous girlfriend is just a much coming from ignorance as it can from experience. A die was cast and you both got lucky -- now you're celebrating a mundane thing while casting down others. So, can you stop belittling GaG men or does that only go one way?
It was never my intention to belittle G@G men and I am sorry if you felt attacked or offended by this post.
He only had one other girlfriend when he was very young - where exactly would he have picked up on how to treat women?
What I tried to say in this take is that I am glad to be with someone who tries hard to understand me.
We met online, I invested a lot of time and energy into him before meeting him, and let me tell you, this wasn't like someone rolling a die but more like both parties carefully getting to know one another before choosing to be with each other.
A good relationship takes work on both sides. This is one aspect of what he does to make it work.
"It was never my intention to belittle G@G men and I am sorry if you felt attacked or offended by this post."
Don't apologize for things you believe in. Stop being weak.
“where exactly would he have picked up on how to treat women?”
Literally all of society around him and his biology within him.
“this wasn't like someone rolling a die but more like both parties carefully getting to know one another before choosing to be with each other.”
So all this stuff he “just knew” actually came from you, there’s nothing magic or special about it at all, you explained it to him and he did it? It’s either that, or my original point stands.
YEAH BUT WHEN YOU'RE NOT ON YOUR PERIOD YOU'D FUCK AN ALPHA!
No, just kidding, haha.
But really, all that happened here, is that you had your period and then a guy treated you like a human being and was considerate.
Agreed, though even the comments here reveal that not all men consider women to be equal human beings worth being considerate for, which is quite sad.
Seriously love, we men will do what ever we can do fix you up during your heavy flow once a month just chill with the grouchy attitude.
You: A lot of GaG men think women are weak
Also you: My boyfriend needs to cater to my every need one week a month.
I understand that my post would make it seem that way, though I think the correct form of this is:
You: A lot of GaG men think women are weak
Also you: I appreciate my boyfriend being considerate one day of the month. When he's not around, I pull myself together (like 50% of the population) and get on with my day.
Thank you for expressing your opinion on my post.
Sounds like you're complaining about men generalizing while generalizing men. Quite Ironic. Most guys won't be revolted by their girlfriends period.
Our opinions are shaped by our personal experiences.
I know what it's like to be treated like less, to be subject to jokes when "acting up" and having men ask you whether you're on a period in a sarcastic way when you're not.
I don't think any of that is okay.
I didn't want to generalize men and I am sorry if you felt offended or attacked by my post, that really wasn't my intention.
I've just met my share of men who ignored how they had been brought into this world.
You sound very responsible and caring and not like you would be someone who is rude towards women based on their gender.