And that is just *expected* pain. That doesn’t go into people with additional medical issues that go along with it. Or the times when it is inexplicably heavier than usual, causing additional pain.

And let’s also not forget the added *psychological* effects of a period. The stigma that it is disgusting, something to hide from or avoid. The way non-period-people treat period-havers. Like we are looking for attention, exaggerating. Or the psychological affect of getting it early and not being prepared, the panic of figuring out what to do because we aren’t always in a convenient situation.

And should we tell these non-period-havers about what happens when we sneeze?

natthemess

Don’t forget PMS that, when added to already existing mental illnesses, can lead to severe mental breakdowns, depression or even suicidal thoughts

#period #Menstruation

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Period tips for my AFAB kiddos

A recipe for a chocolate mug cake that y'all will definitely need. 4 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 4 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp oil, ½ tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix it all together in a mug or ceramic bowl and microwave for 60-90 seconds. You can add chocolate chips, whip cream, ice cream, etc.
I personally prefer tampons bc they feel more hygienic, but make sure you set a timer/alarm for 8 hours bc Toxic Shock Syndrome is b a d. Stay safe, kiddos
Kisscartoon and Kissanime are websites where you can watch free cartoons or anime. It’s not super secure so don’t click on any adds or anything.

If you have bad cramps:

How to make a heating pad: fill the foot of a long sock with rice, put a couple tablespoons of water inside and tie the sock at the ankle. Microwave it for a minute. You can reuse it, get it wet and microwave it everytime.
Dark chocolate is soooo much better for you than milk chocolate.
If your cramps get p bad, see if you can get midol or other cramp medication.
If you can’t get that or you aren’t at home, focus on your breathing and breathe from your stomach, not your chest or shoulders
Drink water and tea!!!!

If periods make you dysphoric:

Remember! You have more testosterone in your body than when you aren’t menstruating
Put on comfy pants and a big sweatshirt
Do Not Bind. Wear a sport bra. Nike makes some good ones, if you can get a couple on sale, you’ll thank yourself. But any brand will work.

@sundial911 had some good advice!

@partialtotheperiwinkleblue had some advise too!

#period #period tips #tw period #mens period #period mention #ftm #afab #nonbinary #agender #trans

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FREE PADS AND TAMPONS

Hey all you lovely people who have periods, the world is starting to look a little bit brighter now that certain tampon/pad companies have started to allow people to receive small kits and samples of pads, maxi pads, liner, and tampons for free. And I mean 100% free and discreet. You just have to give them your address and name, and bam! You’ve got all the menstrual cycle products you could ever need for no cost. Links below!

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transgenderbenders

For all our period-having followers, if you can’t afford pads or tampons, or need to save money to buy things like food, then here’s some resources!

Be safe! You are loved!

-Mod Sam

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Most of the links above are old/broken/etc. Here are some updated ones (mid-2019): U by Kotex (AUSTRALIA) U by Kotex Poise Playtex High School Program Carefree *coupons only* Libresse if in the UK Libresse in Other Countries Other Organizations Donate to help others

#Important #Tampon #Pads #Period #Useful

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Tips for boys on their period

Don’t put a pad on boxers! It doesn’t work and makes a mess
To feel more masculine wear boxers over your //pad holding underwear//
Don’t beat yourself up, you are totally rad and cool, you’re body is doing something, but that’s okay, it’s not your fault and it doesn’t make you less valid!
If your cheast starts to hurt, don’t bind, some guys get tender breast tissue when it’s that time of the month, listen to your body, don’t push yourself!
Treat yourself to some chocolate!
Tea!!! It’s so good!!!! And green tea can help with cramps!
Advil! I use it when my cramps get bad, sometimes I get headaches and it helps with that too! Don’t take more than six though!
Go under warm blankets with nothing but your underwear on, preferably soft blankets, it makes me feel like I’m in a soft cacoon
Oversized sweatshirts! Always good! Especially for dysphoria!
Wear comfy cloths, always good to feel good
Eat warm soup, feels nice in the tum tum
Don’t eat super greasy foods, it can make your skin break you even more! And there are already so many hormones making your skin do crazy thing you don’t want it to get worse! Also it can make cramps worse
Most of all listen to your body, don’t push yourself, and try to forgive it, it’s confused and doesn’t know that it shouldn’t be doing what it’s doing

fred-erick-frankenstein

To feel more masculine wear boxers over your //pad holding underwear//

Oh my gosh, you're an absolute genius!!! Why haven't I thought of that😱😱😱

#trans #period #mens period #trans male #trans boy #lgbtq #tw period #tw shark week #help #period help #trans period #dysphoria #also valid for nonbinary folk #nb

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Anonymous asked:

what’s the best way to get a tampon out? i don’t use them often but sometimes i have to and it’s always uncomfortable to get them out. are they too far up or something or do i just have to get used to it?

sapphic-sex-ed answered:

Basically the only way to remove a tampon is to tug it out by the string. It can be that you remove them too early. If the tampon is too dry, removing it is uncomfortable and might even hurt, but if it’s close to full, it should slite out pretty easily. If it is pretty much filled up and you remove it and it still hurts, that’s not supposed to happen, and if you find that other types of penetration (tampons, menstrual cups, vibrators, fingers etc) is uncomfortable too, then you might have a condition like vaginismus and then it’s not really the tampon that is the problem.

-mod liz

itscoldinwonderland

If the string is gone or the tampon is all the way up there, don’t panic. Panicking will tense you up and tighten your vagina walls making it harder to take out the tampon.

Try to push it out first, you may need to squat. If that didn’t work, go wash your hands, lube may be helpful to put on your fingers, try to use your hands to get the tampon out. If you’re unable to do that find someone you trust to help you. Worst case scenario you go to the ER. But remember stay calm, you will be okay!

To avoid this always remember to take your tampon out before putting a new one in, before masturbating, and before having any vaginal penetration.

It’s possible that you’re taking the tampon out too soon. You can leave tampons in up to 8 hours.

If the tampons are always hard to take out because of dryness you might not be using the right absorbency. Try to use the lowest absorbency. Alternatively, you may have to switch to pads. Some girls just have light periods!

If you notice that the tampons are only hard to take out during the last few days of your period, you can switch to a lower absorbency, or switch to pads during those days.

sapphic-sex-ed

That’s a great addition!

-mod Fiora

#sex ed #tampons #period #menstruation