8 myths about the menstrual cycle we need to stop believing
Many things are said about the menstrual cycle, everyone seems to be experts and the worst comments are those made by our beloved companions for the crises that come to us during our period. Well, maybe all of them will be interested in reading these 8 curiosities to understand the truth about what happens during the 15 days we spend between PMS and menstruation itself! Run away males, save those who can!
Speaking of pains, take a look here:
1. PMS does not exist
Not only does it exist, and stop criticizing us thinking that we invent symptoms: 80% of women suffer from it!
It is now scientifically tested, so stop belittling our mood swings, hysterical crying and all the bad things that well, happen to us! physical discomfort, both mood Acceptance is fine but if there is the possibility of feeling better, why not take advantage of it?
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2. Don't take a bath or your period will break
When you bathe in the sea or in the pool, it seems that the flow stops and then starts again when you are finished: that's not true! The compression of the water temporarily reduces the loss of blood, but it is nothing definitive and above all it does not hurt your body!
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3. But what will some blood be?
Do you want to know if we quantize our cycle to what it would correspond to? According to an average, we are around 100ml. It seems ugly when you associate the idea of menstruation with a hemorrhage but in fact it happens: we lose a lot of blood. Check the ml with a measuring cup to understand what we mean
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4. The increase in hunger is all an excuse!
Hunger? Serve the chairs and tables with ice cream and Nutella too! If we were gluttons we would have no reason to deny it, but we are not, it's just that ...when the time comes we can't do anything about it! And do you know why? Sweets help us with serotonin, which the body needs and demands at that time. No, we don't want to overeat like pigs, but it's stronger than us. In the summer, we are even more sluggish due to the strong heat and by eating sugary things we feel much better! To not overdo it, however, prefer sweets and fruit ice creams, or a bit of dark chocolate ... avoid caloric cakes with butter, and kg of ice cream with cream!
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5. Better not to play sports during the menstrual cycle
Have you ever seen the famous advertisement about doing the wheel despite the current menstrual cycle? The more you train, the more positive effects you can get against the pain of our damn cramps. The supply of oxygen to the muscles in fact decreases the release of prostaglandin, which helps relieve cramps, and more: physical activity increases the release of endorphins that we so much need during our period.
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6. More sensitive skin? Impossible, it is you who cannot bear the pain.
The skin during the menstrual cycle undergoes a series of changes ... among which the strong sensitization. What does this mean in practical terms? Don't get waxed when you have your stuff!
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7. You don't have sex during your period, and if you do, you can't get pregnant
False and very false. Not only does everyone do what they want and like: the cycle does not stop, and there are no medical reasons that prevent you from having intercourse. It also happens that hormonal changes increase the sexual desire in us sissies ... so if you do it: be careful! Use precautions anyway, even if it is more difficult to happen, anything can always happen.
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8. The cycle of women in contact is synchronized
It happens to women in contact to start having "their stuff" at the same time of the month, but no scientific evidence exists to show that cycles affect each other. So, for now, it seems to be a coincidence.
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And to take away any curiosity about the cycle, here are the legendary menstrual cups:
