The time of the month, Aunt Flo, the crimson tide–call it what you may, we all know I'm referring to our periods. While men cringe at the thought of having to discuss our menses, women tend to bond over them because we understand how dreadful they are. You would think that after that imminent moment we become "women" that there's not much to learn about it.
But how would you feel if I told you there are some things you NEVER knew about your period? Intriguing right?
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We know that missed periods are never a good thing, and we know just how crappy cramps and PMS can be (so do our husbands). In Latino culture it's taboo to speak about our periods when we first get them because our parents don't want to admit that we're "officially" women.
While it's not a good idea to ignore this bodily change, you would be surprised to know that our parents missed out on some important details. In fact we found some interesting information you never knew before. Check them out below!
Take painkillers BEFORE the cramps arrive: If you suffer from cramps then you know taking pain relievers help the pain. However the trick is to start taking them a few days before your period arrives or even better establishing an exercise routine to reduce cramps.
You can get pregnant: Most people think that you can't get pregnant on your period and while this isn't false, you can STILL get pregnant during your menses. Don't forget sperm can live inside you for up to five days after you have sex.
Average period amounts to less than a cup: Depending on your period situation, on average women bleed between three tablespoons and a cup every month. It may seem like more, but it's not.
Sex stops your period: Yep, can you believe it?! The blood stops quickly all because of the increased contractions in the uterus during sex.
Some women can feel themselves ovulate: Yes, this is possible! Dr. Jennifer Wider explained that those who do experience this feel a pain in their lower abdomen. Some people can feel it on one side of the pelvis and then it switches up the following month.
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