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Post by kevin on Jul 15, 2015 21:56:34 GMT -5
How free are you (or if you've reached menopause, how free *were* you) in talking about your period with (female) co-workers? Would you for example say "Sorry, I'm not at my best today, got period cramps"?
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Post by kayo on Jul 16, 2015 12:35:23 GMT -5
It depends a lot on the working relationships. At my current (part-time) job, we talk about just about anything, but then again, there are a few women who I would be careful NOT to discuss some things with. I wouldn't even ask one of them if they wanted me to pick up something at Walgreens because there was a great sale. The other girls would be like, "sure, grab a carton of tampons for me I'll pay ya when you get back". Sometimes we joke about a model who might be a bit cranky. Some of them probably know my cycle by now, lol... I know at least two of their's and no one really cares. We never talk about sex but there's a good reason for that. There are a few gay girls at work (gasp) and we all learned a long time ago to NOT talk about sex or any kind, with anyone, because no matter how the conversation goes, sooner or later you are going to get something thrown back at you that you never intended to have happen.
When I worked for my dad's engineer in the city I didn't discuss anything personal with the other women... not that they didn't talk, but it was a very professional atmosphere and even at lunch, the talk was always kept very impersonal.
Before that I worked a few summers at a garden center, and that was sort of weird, and I also had to watch my back because for some reason there was a lot of "intrigue" going on with the family that owned it - and some of the people who worked there. That also happens to be the place I had one of my weirdest menstrual experiences (not me) but that's another story for another day, lol.
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Post by Jada on Jul 25, 2015 1:32:11 GMT -5
I can't even imagine saying something like that I was not at my best because of cramps. I just don't talk like that! Plus I rarely had cramps when working. Didn't get the cramps until I was older and not working. I have never been shy about my period. I didn't usually announce it like some women do but if I needed to change a pad or tampon, I would say that, if for some reason they would tell me that I couldn't use the restroom. I do remember the day that I said I was flooding into my socks, and I was. Horrid. By then I had learned to wear all black from the waist down when on. I had flooded so badly by the time I went home, I didn't bother to change. I sat on a plastic bag and had to take a bath and wash my clothes when I got home. I had no shower at that place. Only a tub. No washing machine either.
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Post by Alice Jones on Oct 16, 2015 1:19:19 GMT -5
Hey, sorry for asking this here but just tell me that I got cramps and severe pain in womb during periods. Can this be reduce after massaging with masseur cellulite or with hot water bags? Because it hurts a lot. And about this when I used to talk with others they say this happens. I know this happens but I think they are comfortable to speak in front of others. They all just need their close ones. And also watching videos, pictures in front of them, is not good. |
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