so this guy has access to the internet yet is still so uneducated on a simple fact? idiot. (and he can't spell 'though', idiot.)

I still don't think they have admitted it....

We've been dealing with it monthly apparently.

Yet here we are, pale and bent over from pain, off to work, cooking for our man, doing the household; without even complaining anymore

My principal wanted proof because "everyone was using it as an excuse". I don't think he's ever said that to another woman since that day...

Not a joke, Hugo. Truth.

I've been fainting monthly for about 15 years, starting at age 10. No medication helps. I can't wait for menopause.

pain is pain, if it hurts it hurts, you shouldn't have to justify what level, just expect sympathy/empathy/understanding/help/etc/etc

I really hate this, I happen to be of the "lucky" kind that doesnt get a lot of painful cramps, but am more than aware of how bad they are for others.

I will agree as long as they agree man flu exists. Joking. I have seen my ex with some severe cramping and it looks very VERY painful.

All that while having a red waterfall between your legs.

As a dude, I feel horribly guilty just reading about all this. Isn't their some medication we could use that's better than ibuprofen? Like hugs or chocolate?

Finally!

Men like that don't even deserve a response.

I agree with Diane, it's not funny. Guy spends years of "accusing people of being dramatic" because that's okay now?

Lol

So I guess before Jesus women didnt get periods? But thanks for your understanding of our pain.

Male boss' will probably tell us to 'plan' it so the worst is during our day off...

this is a man. boys take notes.

Oh, my... Ice makes it worse! You need keep your abdomen warm to lessen the pain.

Yeah I am repeating myself here. Keep asking the health professionals until someone can help you. Also the older women in the family. For some of us the hormones help, for some the *correct* herbs.

True, I can't sleep during periods

Something we women and girls have known since about 12 years of age.

Keep asking the health professionals and the older women in the family. At the very least you want a health professional who will write you a certificate. Everyone is different and what works is different.

Feels like someone is scraping out my insides with a rusty spoon. Or like my uterus is trying to claw its way out through my vagina.

My 1 sister has 0 pain, 0 bloating and 0 cramping whilst I get debilitating stomach and back pain - though she is understanding. We all differ and with awareness hopefully more people can stop mocking those who are in severe pain!

Menstrual cramps are much worse than muscle cramps. I've had both. But the sympathy is appreciated.