How do you tell a guy you're on your period?

Tell him in a straightforward way.
  1. Say something simple, like "Hey, I just started my period. I'm not feeling so great."
  2. You could also say "Oh, it's that time of the month," and he'll probably get it.
  3. Sometimes couples come up with cute or funny code words for when you're on your period.
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How do you politely say you have your period?

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  1. Aunt Flo/Auntie Flow.
  2. Time of the month.
  3. On the rag.
  4. Red tide/army.
  5. Code Red.
  6. Monthly visitor.
  7. Lady time.
  8. Surfing the crimson wave/tide.
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What's another way to say I'm on my period?

Aunt Flo. Period. All of these words are euphemisms for one thing: menstruation.
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How do you explain a period to a guy?

Show your son what pads and tampons look like. You could take him down the 'period product' aisle when shopping or let him unpack and put away products for you. Sometimes periods come when a girl is not expecting it and it could leak through her clothes. It may look like she sat on something red or brown.
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Should I tell my boyfriend IM on period?

Talking About Your Period Could Improve Your Romantic Relationship. Being open with a significant other about your period could improve your relationship. The first time I told my boyfriend that I loved him it was because of my period.
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When You Tell Guys You’re On Your Period



What should I text a girl when she's on her period?

How to Comfort a Girl on Her Period over Text
  • 1 "I've been thinking of you all day.”
  • 2 "You're so pretty.”
  • 3 "I'm sorry you're having to deal with this right now ?”
  • 4 "I hope you know how much I love you.”
  • 5 "Is there anything I can do to help?”
  • 6 "I'm here to listen if you want to talk about anything.”
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Is it okay to talk about your period with your boyfriend?

There's no reason to bring up one's period with a boyfriend, other than scheduling sex, or figuring out how you two feel about period sex.
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Do boys know about periods?

72% of boys have never been taught anything about the menstrual cycle and three quarters of children aren't satisfied with the education on periods they receive. Typically, the details of the topic are often kept for when the boys have been scurried out the room and let outside early to play.
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How do you explain period cramps to a guy?

“Although we know that [period pain] can feel like you're being repeatedly punched in the stomach from the inside out, explaining this to other people (read: generally men) can feel like a lost cause,” wrote columnist George Driver.
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What do you call a girl on her period?

Ahh, the one week of cramps, mood swings and rushing hastily to the bathroom.
...
The next time you've got your period, try out some of these nine nicknames instead.
  • Chum. ...
  • Aunt Flo. ...
  • Red Wedding. ...
  • Shark Week. ...
  • Time Of The Month. ...
  • Carrie. ...
  • Code Red. ...
  • Girl Flu.
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What are other names for periods?

menstruation
  • bleeding.
  • discharge.
  • menses.
  • monthlies.
  • menstrual cycle.
  • one's friend.
  • that time.
  • the curse.
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How do you explain what your period feels like?

Period cramps can feel like an ache – they can be sharp and stabbing or a consistent, dull pain. You'll feel them lower in the abdomen than your stomach and the pain can reach your upper legs and lower back. You're stomach may be upset, but period cramps will be lower in your abdomen than a stomach ache.
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Can a woman's period affect a man?

Although men will not bleed, nor will they experience all of the same symptoms as women, these hormonal shifts can have some pretty notable side effects, especially with mood and irritability. Some call it the “man period” others call it Irritable Male Syndrome, either way, it can be quite similar to a woman's PMS.
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What should a guy do when a girl is on her period Quora?

Originally Answered: What can I as a boyfriend do when my girlfriend is on her period? Hug her from behind, kiss her on the neck, and keep cuddling till she turns around to hug you back. Listen to her if she gets emotional for no reason. Don't take anything she says personally.
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Can a guy smell when a girl is on her period?

Previous studies have shown that a woman's body odor is strongest during menstruation and that men who are particularly sensitive to smells can even detect this change in her scent.
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Do guys get more attracted to you when your on your period?

Studies have shown that men rate women's smells and looks as more attractive during fertile periods of a women's menstrual cycle.
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What should we not do in periods?

Drinking a lot of coffee

This is one of the worst things you can do when you're menstruating! High caffeine content can exacerbate your pain and also contribute to breast tenderness. You might crave caffeine but you will definitely need to reduce the intake of coffee.
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How much do guys know about periods?

A Europe-wide study by Teva Pharmaceuticals of 5,000 straight men in relationships found that many understood plenty about their partner's periods, including how long they last and the main symptoms, such as mood swings and pelvic pain. And yet we've all encountered male misconceptions about periods in our lives.
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How do I deal with my girlfriend on her period?

Ask Her What She Needs
  1. Be patient! Don't blame her irritability on her period, but try to understand where she's coming from.
  2. Bring her the food she craves. Whether it's ice cream she's after or she's one of the rare women who crave a green juice, just go and get it. ...
  3. Be attentive. ...
  4. Give her a massage. ...
  5. Give her space.
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What not to say to your girlfriend when she's on her period?

10 Things Never to Say To a Girl on Her Period
  • "Is that why you're so moody?" Um, that question is the reason I'm so "moody."
  • "How does a girl bleed for five days and not die?" The jokes got old in 5th grade.
  • "I can't believe you're wearing white!" That's what a tampon/pad/menstrual cup is for.
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Is it rude to ask a woman if she's on her period?

Asking a woman if she's on her period when she's being emotional or demanding is a great way to undermine whatever she's feeling, and a tacit acknowledgment that menstruation makes a woman's needs and desires frivolous or unworthy.
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What does the Bible say about a woman on her period?

In the third book of the Pentateuch or Torah and particularly in the Code of legal purity (or Provisions for clean and unclean) of the Mosaic Law (Leviticus 11:1-15:33), it is stated that a woman undergoing menstruation is perceived as unclean for seven days and whoever touches her shall be unclean until evening (see ...
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What is period pain compared to?

Menstrual cramps, or Dysmenorrhea as it's technically called, has finally been ruled as painful as having a heart attack. Professor of reproductive health at University College London, John Guillebaud, told Quartz that patients have described the cramping pain as 'almost as bad as having a heart attack. '
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What does period blood smell like?

“Healthy” periods can have a slight smell of blood. They may even have a slight metallic smell from iron and bacteria. Generally speaking, period odors aren't noticeable to others. Good hygiene practices can also combat normal period odors and make you more comfortable during menstruation.
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Why do periods hurt so much on the first day?

This pain is caused by natural chemicals called prostaglandins that are made in the lining of the uterus. Prostaglandins cause the muscles and blood vessels of the uterus to contract. On the first day of a period, the level of prostaglandins is high.
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