Okay, let’s just do this because it sucks having a uterus. You know what it is? There are so many period struggles that people without a uterus don’t even know about. Let’s explore this bloody adventure together.

1. Cramps.

They suck. Honestly, they can get so bad to the point where you can’t even move or you’re crying. I’ve had experiences where I haven’t been able to lay down and only movement keeps you feeling even the least bit okay. And the cramps can travel everywhere. Personally, my lower back experiences something similar to being stabbed in the same spot 59 times.

2. Menstruation products.

Why are tampons and pads so expensive? Honestly, I mean we don’t choose to bleed profusely through our vagina for 3-7 days. Why make us pay 7 dollars for a pack of 16 pads that don’t even last us the whole week? The products aren’t even comfortable. Ugh.

3. Underwear.

Your underwear always gets ruined. You never expect it to come. Ever. So you’re wearing your favorite panties and then boom. A blood explosion. Woohoo. Now those $16 you spent at Victoria’s has gone down the drain.

4. Bloating.

God and if it isn’t enough for you to feel gross as hell, you bloat like crazy. I have specific pants I wear on my period because I just don’t fit into my normal ones during that time of the month. How do you go up a whole size in pans just due to period bloating?

5. Period shaming.

Okay yes, we do get shamed for having our period. People, especially boys, will ask if it’s that time of the month when a girl is even the least bit grouchy. It seems as though the only time it’s okay to talk about menstruation is when people make very insulting jokes about it because other than that, it's disgusting.

6. PMS.

When you have your period it’s almost impossible to control the irritability, anxiety and bodily changes that your body is experiencing. It feels like you’re going crazy and you’re all stressed out when really your hormone levels are just off the charts at the moment.

7. Sex.

Well, that means sex is canceled for the next week. But not just because of the blood itself. I mean it’s natural and if you and your partner are cool with it then sex shouldn’t slow down but honestly, sometimes your period is just too painful to consider sex.

There are times when your entire vagina is throbbing in pain. Imagine trying to deal with that pain while also being penetrated. Doesn’t seem like a lot of fun.

8. Fatigue.

I get so tired when I’m on my period. My whole body feels like it’s just not even alive. I just want to nap the whole time.

9. Cravings.

Yes, we crave chocolate and ice cream and chips and soda and coffee with extra sugar. Not only are the cravings unhealthy and help you gain weight, they’re expensive. You spend a lot of money on food when you’re bleeding.

10. Getting hot.

I get so hot! It’s like the temperature of the world goes from 60 to 600. It’s awful. Mix sweat with blood and annoyance and you’ve got the perfect period sandwich.

11. Feeling gross.

Lastly you feel absolutely gross. No matter how much you shower or put on body spray and deodorant you still feel like you smell disgusting. It’s an awful feeling and quiet frankly it sucks.