I come from the social constructivist school of thought and I’m loath to admit to any strong biological imperatives. My reasons for this are mainly political, women’s biology seems to be used as an excuse to keep women in their place. Does the fact that you carry a baby mean you are the only person who has to care for the child? and by extension take on board all the care-giving responsibilities needed within society – nurses, nannies,”house wives”, tea-maker at work, counsellor…
Yet even I have to admit (very reluctantly) that there is a time of the month when I get really hungry – hungry for food and hungry for sex. Oh and at this time of the month you really do not want to piss me off cos I will give it to you big time.
And why is my belly bloated? That is really annoying. I can’t wear my little cute number.
Some years ago I had a couple of sessions with a nutritionist and she told me some something scary. Most women murderers had committed murder when they were pre-menstural
But is this real or one big societal stitch up?
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Wait, you don’t know that food and sex go together. Foodians are also sexdians or is sex fiend more badass?. lol. Okay kidding. don’t quote me on that 🙂
on a more serious note, yeah, some of the changes are real. i get a pimple or two. And I refuse to accept that i snap easily at this time but tis prolly true.
I think it is true.
2 words come to mind – chemical balance.
I think each person’s normal level of sanity is that window where their body’s chemical composition is in equillibrium.
When that chemistry changes, expect the brian to react differently too.
eg. changes caused by alcohol, weed, etc. Same can be expected when it is that time of the month and hormones affect the chemical equation.
Some need more help balancing their equation than others that is how come you haven’t killed anyone during that period.
But this is just my uneducated thought.
Ei Maameous, foodians are sexdians? I must find a “Mama thick” to marry.
LOL @ the “Mama thick:”
Yea its true.. I actually am amazing at work pre-and during the menstrual period. I make and take the best decisions then and I am rather clear headed ( all my break ups happen then… when i can no longer take the foolishness). Whereas some people say their judgment is overly emotional and clouded, I find it to be the opposite. Go figure.
Yea sadly I still do get the occasional pimple, the bloated feeling and I really really need a good back breaking session (sex).
God works in mysterious ways 🙂
I have laughed so much whilst reading these comments:
@Maameous – I think “sexdian” is more badass. Can I add that to the Adventures dictonary?
@Mike – That sounds like a very sound “uneducated thought”. Thanks for sharing, cracking me up with your “Mama thick” comment
@Brown Angel – Wow! So your period actually works in your favour. I don’t think I’m less efficient during my period, I’m just a bit more on the edge…does that make me less efficient? Maybe.
Very informative. Now I know where to get all the gurl secrets..heheheh!!
It’s funny, but in a way I prefer my PMS-ing self. Like BrownAngel I definitely make sounder decisions and I am altogether calmer and quieter (being a naturally, loud LOUD, vaguely crazy and passionate person). I am definately more disspassionate. I think there is some truth in Mike’s ‘uneducated guess’.
Oh, yeah and when PMS-ing sex can be quite awful or OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD…*sigh*
soz…I maent PMT, duh!
Yes! Bloated, hungry, tired, super hornnnny….the list goes on!
I’ve heard/read also about PMDD – post menstrual dysphoric disorder which is pretty much extreme PMS… the “menstrual murders” might not be so far fetched…
“Menstrual murders.” That officially cracked me up!
PMT is real alright..
Nana, I think society reacts the way it does because it does not know/understand/try to understand what it is women are going through during this period. And I think enlightened women/enlightened men do not do enough politically/socially to help society understand what they’re going through. Society wouldn’t be in such a hurry to “put women in their place”
if it understood what it was dealing with.
What scientists know about the human body and brain today, should be enough to explode several harmful justifications and myths about women. But do we get that knowledge out?? NO! Do we use it to change society’s perception of men and womens role within its confines?? NO!
bloated, nauseous, diarrhea, abdominal pains, arching leg (usually the left one)….the list goes on. it looks like i get hanged with the negative aspects of it. Good for you who make sounded decisions. i have not noted any ‘extreme’ behavioral changes except a slight intolerance for people who seem to be ‘knowingly acting stupid. But the pain subsides if i am able to workout for at least two weeks before the onset of my menses. Anyway, when the pain is that bad, i resort to medication else i use a hot water bottle and coil up to sleep, but alas, not when i am at work.