Comments on: Debunking the PMS Myth

By: Eidie

Eidie — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:54:14 +0000

I wish I could hug you right now: FINALLY.
You know, I’m from a different culture and women are expected to be rational and be in control of themselves. There’s no white in shining armor you’ll be your own knight. It’s very different!
No one in that country has ever complained about PMS let alone periods. They don’t seem any nastier to people.
To us it’s just a natural process, nothing to be dramatic about. No men would ever tell you “it’s that time of the month”-ever or dismiss you because you are Pmsing.

The moment I came to the US I was just sitting there thinking: is there something wrong with me? I don’t feel hysterical or especially emotional. Also, apparently just exercising can alleviate a lot of pain (I tried, it works for me). It is very annoying for me to be angry or be somewhat aggressive (hey, I’m just born that way!) without someone telling me I’m Pmsing.

You’re really spot on with the cultural component because if out of the 10 countries I’ve been in nobody seems to have that….then yeah maybe it really is 5% of the population.
I have a friend who ends up in the hospital- it’s really that bad in her case- she gets extremely high fevers and has to stay in bed. It’s serious but it’s more physically serious than anything.
The others who are just there in “agony” eating ice cream and watching an entire season of a show because they are sad don’t really get sympathy from me. (It’s ok, they don’t need to anyways)

By: Miranda

Miranda — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:08:49 +0000

Ok this is all bullsh*t. I dont know about any other girls but I do know that along with the cramps, headaches, bloating, laziness & cravings for every food on the planet, I do get emotional symptoms as well. I get depressed and feel alone & i can be happy one min and angry the next. I just can’t help it. I imagine some girls get symptoms less than others & some none at all so it is possible some girls use pms as an excuse but 5% is definitely waay to low. Its not a myth.

By: Otherwordly Apple

Otherwordly Apple — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:33:29 +0000

Haha, thanks for sharing “The Other Half..” :)

By: Fun

Fun — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:03:07 +0000

In reference to my earlier mention of men actually having the equivalent of PMS symptoms.
See the blow URL

http://theneave.com/male-pms-it-does-exist/

By: Fun

Fun — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:12:46 +0000

Interesting.
One thing I would say is that everyone, not just women have their hormonal cycles. Men have periods where they can become irrational and disagreeable for no noticeable reason. Maybe we have a headache or slept badly or are just over stressed with work and family. However we are still struck by this when non of those are an issue. I fully believe and understand that science backs up, that our hormones have an influence on our temperament. To deny that PMS exists is to acknowledge that hormones have an influence on behaviour. As the male side of a partnership and within all the relationships I have had in life, I have noticed varying levels of what could be considered PMS. Don’t think for a minute that men aren’t aware of their partners cycles. The same could be said for women being aware of their male counterparts patterns. Despite what you have studied in your freshmen year there is either an incredible coincidence here or the most astounding conspiracy in history going on. No matter what this article says every man knows that there are certain times that strangely occur around the same time each month where he has to up his patience, love, understanding and care for his partner – either that of make himself very scarce.
Cheers
The other half

By: Emrys

Emrys — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:54:58 +0000

In hs I noticed girls blaming when they were mean to pms. I also noticed that them blaming it on pms happened any time of the month and started to think it was just an excuse to be a b*tch. My female psych teach in college ended up saying it was a myth (much to the dismay of the female students).

Sadly I am currently unable to find my text book from that class, though I did keep it so it should be around somewhere.

By: simpleisthenewblack

simpleisthenewblack — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:20:25 +0000

Love it! I am going to share this with my boyfriend.

By: Goddess Ariana

Goddess Ariana — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:43:47 +0000

Hello Molly,

I’m sorry to hear of how excruciating your pains can get. Everybody’s body is different and considering how complex the woman’s body is… I can imagine how hectic it can be.

However, if that’s the case, PMS doesn’t apply to *everybody* and shouldn’t be given to EVERY WOMAN on the planet every time she becomes indignant or reads something false about herself. It’s kind’ve like the anti-depressant pill controversy… sure… there are really bad cases that need attending to.. but that doesn’t mean EVERY depressed person requires such attention. Everybody’s different.

I’ve also read that by eating healthily and exercising regularly your body has a better chance of sustaining itself during such times (fewer pains, and what not). I’ve been through some pretty excruciating (although occasional) cramps, myself. But I’ve never become “irrational” or “angry” because of it. I just tend to withdraw to relax (which, btw, is the opposite of what is claimed! lol)

Also, how do we know there aren’t better alternatives for people like you to handle their bodies? With all the misinformation and propaganda how can anyone ever know? It’s better if women start learning about their bodies NOW instead of perpetuating the errors of our ancestors and heavily misinformed “fathers.”

By: Goddess Ariana

Goddess Ariana — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:35:39 +0000

Dollface, allow me to compliment you on your genius remarks.

This “PMS” nonsense has always struck me as odd. I never went through it and never saw any difference in my mood than usual during that time… And anyone who refuses to see your angry perspective by claiming you’re on your “PMS” is shooting an “ad feminam.” If they expect the (literal) creators of humankind to be all “perky and happy” 24/7 have they got something else their way coming! *evil smirk*

Oh! And I checked out that “PMSBuddy” system. Absolutely hilarious! I love how men invent little tweeks and gadgets they brag about (with clearly close to NOTHING scientific behind it!) … which shows more for their delusions & speaks for itself about what they “brag about.” ;)

Considering men have done A TON of damage in our history — WITHOUT taking any credit for it — I’ve decided to place a little label upon that as well. PMS — Penis Mentality Syndrome. It means their logic and reasoning is BLURRED due to their little PENIS companion. Seriously, how many times have you see the cheesiest porn tactics blatantly displayed on advertisements, television shows, “manly websites,” etc just to leech the pennies off of the poor unsuspecting men?
Muahahaha

No matter how obvious the cheesy tactic is… men JUST CAN’T SEE IT! Why? PMS, of course! That Penis Mentality doesn’t allow for it. The funnier aspect of this is how history can back this up… for centuries men have mutilated their own genitals (“circumcision”) claiming “it connects you more to god” (Aka you “stop masturbating so much and think more bloody clearly, already! Stop thinking about sex/women, dammit!!”) lol … so you see? Even old sages knew about PMS for men! xD

A lot of men also tend to think if you make little remarks as I have, you must be an “ugly, fat, stupid feminist..” etc (a blatant ad hominem, if you ask me…) but little do they know… that only adds to the enjoyment when this naturally busty/curvy little thing drags their little hearts through the mud. ^_^

This time, it’s war! *playful smirk*

Thanks for the blog post, Dollface! You’ve confirmed my suspicions. xox

*hugs*

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:25:04 +0000

Hmmm. Would it be “coincidence” that my cramps are so bad that I have passed out from them? I think you are focusing on the behavior of PMS rather than focusing on the symptoms of PMS, which include “various pains” (seriously, let’s diminish it why don’t we?”

Oh, and by the way – no one EVER told me about the symptoms before I started having them. I went to a Catholic school and had regressive parents – I learned by surprise. So, surprise! I had pain from the get-go.

I think it would be nice to think that it doesn’t exist, but actually I do think it does. A change in hormones pr hormone levels can make people behave in all sort of ways. Take the aggressive tendencies of an anabolic steroid junkie, for starters.