Menstrual Hut

[ExistentialLuv]

Finally, the famous thread surfaces that I hear about every once in a while from pollyjean.

 

[ExistentialLuv]

no straight chocolate...but I did just buy some Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup ice cream to satisfy my cravings. I'll share!

Fishy Food so totally rocks. Try it if ya have not. Mmmmmmmm

 

[Starfish]

Yes?

Ha! lol. You lurker you!

You've been spotted in the Menstrual hut! Maybe you brought some chocolate and Mac n Cheese with a side of that hot sex?

 

[Romial]

Ha! lol. You lurker you!

You've been spotted in the Menstrual hut! Maybe you brought some chocolate and Mac n Cheese with a side of that hot sex?

Oh crap. *checks pockets*

I think I left them in my other pants.

 

[Starfish]

You're not supposed to put Mac n cheese in yer pants!

Well, not unless you are homeless.

 

[Romial]

You're not supposed to put Mac n cheese in yer pants!

Well, not unless you are homeless.

Sure you can. If it's in the box.

 

[Starfish]

Oh, duh. Blame the beer.

 

[Romial]

Oh, duh. Blame the beer.

Yeah...the entire one beer.

 

[Starfish]

You are giving me shit, but you should see how fucked up I am off my ONE beer.

It's like I am breakwall or somthing.

 

[Romial]

You are giving me shit, but you should see how fucked up I am off my ONE beer.

It's like I am breakwall or somthing.

I already know how fucked up you are. But that's okay, takes a lot more to scare me away.

 

[Starfish]

I have good teeth and a cute twat, so you are staying.

Wait, this thread is about BLOODY CUNTS!

We need to get out of here before the girls who are raggin it get pissed at me for being off topic and flirting in a NO FLIRT ZONE.

 

[Romial]

I have good teeth and a cute twat, so you are staying.

Wait, this thread is about BLOODY CUNTS!

We need to get out of here before the girls who are raggin it get pissed at me for being off topic and flirting in a NO FLIRT ZONE.

Well having good teeth is good for some things, bad at others.

Damn bloody cunts.

 

[Starfish]

At least my cunt isn't bloody right now.

I'll start the fuck hut next.

 

[pipercatt]

Fishy sighting!!!!

I've missed the Fish.

Oh, and I had my bloody cunt last week. It was a good one, as far as it goes, no excessive cramping, no excessive flow. Damn, I love that keeper.

 

[Cheyenne]

ya know, i just started today.

anyone have any chocolate?

That was me on Monday. I had an incredible craving for chocolate in the afternoon and didn't remember why that would be until after I hit the vending machine. My period, of course. Duh.

 

[Guest]

It only makes sense that many cultures make this an "unclean" time for women. It reduces their power. Put them in a hut where they can be away from the others.

It's funny how different cultures think about menstruation. Quite a few say that during a woman's menstruation she is very powerful, and that makes her dangerous, and therefore she shouldn't be allowed to touch certain things or do certain things because her power might accidentally cause the destruction of a whole village or some such thing. I'm think in particular about my own culture right now, which gives women a lot of respect--more than mainstream American cultures does. But even so there are certain things women can't/shouldn't do during menstruation. One is that women can't play a drum. Supposedly this is because playing a drum is of spiritual significance, and therefore creates a lot of energy. And if a woman is feeling irritated, upset, sad, angry, or negative in any way (and it's assumed she is just because she's menstruating) then those feelings can be transfered onto others. Similarly she isn't suppposed to cook/prepare food for anyone but herself because people who ingest the food will feel whatever emotion she is experiencing at the time she prepares it. And again, it's assumed that she will be "out of control of" her feelings. That really pisses me off, since I do not get bitchy or angry or upset just because I'm menstruating. Like any human being, I feel negatively when things go wrong. i.e. there has to be a reason for it--and not jsut because I'm bleeding out my vagina

 

[Guest]

That was me on Monday. I had an incredible craving for chocolate in the afternoon and didn't remember why that would be until after I hit the vending machine. My period, of course. Duh.

Your body is probably craving the magnesium in the chocolate.

 

[raindancer]

Since I've stopped the bcp's, my body's cycles mimick the moon phases, again. I feel much better when my period isn't forced.

 

[Tati]

I found a pic that can ONLY belong in this thread!

http://xupacabras.weblog.com.pt/arquivo/Red%20Flag.jpg

 

[Lynxie]

Wow. I just found this thread, and I must say it's one of the better ones I've read recently.

When I first got my period at age 12, there was no party, no presents, no celebration. My mother bought me a box of pads, briefly explained their use, and told me never to discuss it in public, especially if men were around. Back then, my periods were horrible. I would bleed ridiculously heavy for a solid 10 days, and my cramps were so bad that I would vomit and/or pass out from them every month. All through high school I would have to stay home from school at least one day each month. It was a nightmare - I wished I'd been born a boy just so I wouldn't have to deal with the pain and embarassment.

Then a few things happend in my life to change all that. First, I discovered paganism, which helped me start to recover from all the guilt and fear that was pushed on me throughout my catholic upbringing (disclaimer: I'm not promoting or bashing anyone's beliefs, merely stating my own personal decisions). Secondly, I went on birth control behind my parents' backs (they didn't want me to take it until I was 18 - thought I was too young). Thank goodness for clinics that take cash! While I'm normally a supporter of doing things naturally, birth control was the only way I could get my hormones to behave themselves. Once I got my body in balance, I was able to start living life normally from month to month - normal cycles, less pain, etc.

What really helped me come to terms with my period was finding a group of friends with whom I could talk about it. There's no better therapy than being able to share stories and complain about your period with other women, and that's why I love this thread so much! Our periods (or just our sheer femininity) bring us together, and yet each of us has our own unique stories to share. It's a beautiful thing in its own way.

I've seen The Red Tent mentioned here a number of times - a friend just lent me her copy the other day, so I'll get reading! I just had shoulder surgery the other day, and got my period on the same day - talk about inconvenient. But thankfully I've got Lit and some good books to keep me busy while I recover

Starfish, thanks for starting this thread. It's a rockin' place to hang out every month!

 

[Goldie Munro]

There are two things that I envy guys for -

1 - they can pee almost anywhere

2 - they don't have periods

Its that simple xx

 

[Pokerman]

There are two things that I envy guys for -

1 - they can pee almost anywhere

2 - they don't have periods

Its that simple xx

Yeah, but you have that multiple orgasm thing...

 

[KalicoKat]

This is just where I need to be today.

Double fudge brownies, anyone? I made a double batch.

 

[Lynxie]

This is just where I need to be today.

Double fudge brownies, anyone? I made a double batch.

One batch for me, one for you? Sounds like a plan.

 

[Willing and Unsure]

This is just where I need to be today.

Double fudge brownies, anyone? I made a double batch.

can we make sundaes outta them? that sounds good with some ice cream to go with.