Menstrual Hut

[Rubyfruit]

HotXBunz, what a wonderful way to celebrate your daughters' passage into young adulthood. I will try to remember this for when my daughters bleed for the first time.

Thank you.

Oh, and as Perky said, The Red Tent is a must read for this crowd. What a wonderful book.

 

[Elizabeth]

Wow, what a great thread. I am really enjoying reading all the input here. While I don't care for the pain that comes with my cycle, I find I am more in touch with things, in general. Smells, touch and taste seem to be magnified many times. Even sounds are more pronounced. I try to listen to soothing music with headphones late at night. The music itself just sounds better during my period.

 

[perks]

The first time I got my period, I was totally freaked out. I knew it was going to happen <I was 12> sooner or later, but I wasn't quite prepared for the exact moment. My mom knew right away what happened, and gave me some snugglies and cocoa and a yummy book to read. The next day, I was prepared to do the snuggly thing all over again. She told me to get my swimsuit on and we were going to the beach. I was like....but.....but...I have my period. She said "you're going to have your period every month for the next 30-maybe 40 years, are you going to stop your life for a week every month? Let's go!" She showed me how everything worked, and then we spent a great day at the beach. It was one of the best bonding times I've had with my mom. It taught me alot of things about being a woman, not only dealing with the physicality of my body, but the fact that nothing has to stop me. The only thing that will hamper me is my perception of things. That mom of mine, she's pretty smart sometimes.

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

God...what wonderful stories. Once again...where women friend are concerned I am feeling left out (no wonder most my friends are men) I have never had my period. Nope, not once. I am sure there are plenty benefits of this...but then there are also several heartaches.

 

[Rubyfruit]

MorgaineLaFay, first of all ((((hugs)))).

Do you know why you've never had a period?

 

[perks]

MorgaineLaFay, first of all ((((hugs)))).

Do you know why you've never had a period?

she didn't want to be a complete bitch every month?

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

Thanks Ruby.

There is a medical term for it...one I can’t remember, I found out when I was 17. Unfortunately, it also mean, I can have no children. I have no uterus. But ovaries floating around somewhere. It really quite odd, the way I developed so young. Every thing else is just how it should be...But it has always made me feel sort of left out. Like there is this huge Club, and no matter what I do...I’m just not getting a membership into it.

 

[perks]

beautiful,

you're complete, and more woman than most of the ones I know.

I love you, sugah. <HUGGGGGGGS>

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

beautiful,

you're complete, and more woman than most of the ones I know.

I love you, sugah. <HUGGGGGGGS>

LOL thank you gorgeous.

And I am pretty sure I am still a complete bitch every month!

 

[perks]

LOL thank you gorgeous.

And I am pretty sure I am still a complete bitch every month!

see, you ARE part of the club<mine anyway>

 

[espressolover]

My mother was a total hippie...
She threw me a party at the start of my menses and she invited all of her friends.
They wove flowers into my hair and gave me presents and we had a huge dinner.
A boyfriend of my mother's gave me a crystal bowl...he called it my magical menstrual bowl. So sentimental. I still have it.

I was still such a tom-boy at that age, I was 11. It was a little embarrassing for me...all these people celebrating the start of my menstruation. But I would love to go back and relive that wonderful day. We sat around in the evening and sang songs to the moon. It was beautiful.

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

Finally...I am in the Girl of The Month Club




But honestly... I am incredibly envious of all of you. Jeez... I have that 'I am Woman' song in my head now.

 

[espressolover]

Morgaine...
You are definitely a member of the club...don't think otherwise.
Many *Huggs*!

 

[pipercatt]

Finally...I am in the Girl of The Month Club




But honestly... I am incredibly envious of all of you. Jeez... I have that 'I am Woman' song in my head now.

Is this one of those "grass is greener" things? I've not felt especially magical during my cycle, but I have appreciated reading about those of you that do. What a great way for young women to be indoctrinated into something that for most people is a hassle, or just something to be lived with.

Thank you all, and more please. I love reading about all of it.

 

[espressolover]

You're quite welcom pipercatt and HotXBuns...
It's great to have a forum to share stories like these.
Hmmm..jeez I love it here!

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

For me... I will forever feel trapped...Half woman - half girl. You all represent so much in a bigger picture.

Not hosting my own pity party (not today)

 

[HotXBunz]

MorgaineLaFay, (((HUG))) I can really see how it is you would feel in limbo. It must be a very heavy thing to contemplate at times.

I had a partial hysterectomy and was left one ovary. I had had awful period experiences until this time. I joked that once my ovary got a bigger office it started to work properly. I can feel the hormonal cycles even with just the one. Some women are left a mere piece and can tell they still have cycles, they just do not bleed. Technically the ovaries rule. You may not feel like you are a part of the club but even without this technical difference you are warmly embraced by the girls here.

This has been such a wonderfully affirming thread. Thanks to everyone for sharing. Thank you Starfish for starting it. I must read the Red Tent and I extend warm girly hugs to everyone.

 

[Guest]

Can a man reply?

I feel so left out......... I feel for my wife's pain - she lost most of her insides after a tubal pregnancy went bad - like there's any other way for it to go - and art is such a wonderful way to channel energy during certain times......... Her pain is.... well, I don't need to tell you all that, you know better than I.

But if Fishy's questions are to be answered, first off I'd like to be far away to stay out of the shallow grave. BUT, after being passed around, I'd probably not even notice being killed......

And I think of chasing aroung my 2 year old today, with his violent........ poop problems, messes everywhere, and I think of the 5 year old at work smearing his......... well, Fishy's art disgusts me not at all.

My heart goes out to all. Women are God's greatest gift to this Earth.

Happy Valentines Day to all of you, may you all find true happiness.

 

[Guest]

Hugs for Morgaine and... Storm1969

 

[espressolover]

Thank you Stom1969!!

Wow what a guy...Happy valentine's Day to you and your wife, also.

 

[Guest]

 

[Andreina]

mother nature is cruel... why don't we have a little switch somewhere that we turn when we want to get preggers - then we wouldnt need to have our period each month to (painfully) remind us that we are not preggers. (thank god).

isnt it also cruel that there is an "S" in the word "lisp"?

 

[Starfish]

Well this is just flowing out nicely.


I am on my third day, and it is going.... going...
Tomorrow it will be gone.
So, needless to say, since I didn't paint anything with my blood, we'll have to wait for 25 more days.

Well, as riff got all enthusiastic, I actually am sort of moved by the idea. This is good, because it will give me time to roll over ideas.

Okay, well, I just had a slight cramp. It's not bad like it was though.

Okay, I can't take the pill... For one, I am allergic to the colorants they add, but I really don't remember what the deal was when I took them. I have always had horridly painful periods. The cramps are atrocious and range from full blown pounding sensations, to that of being sharply stabbed, and that isn't to mention the pain in my back.

I go to bed and stay there until I am better. I have no choice.

Well, next time, I will make art.

speaking of art....

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

Re: Hugs for Morgaine and... Storm1969

Please hug your wife for me

As you're so caring, I think I'll let you live.

You are indeed a luck man.

My cramps are killing me today.

Thank you sweetie -- Hugs to you to & Good Morning!

I love your pic...you have an adorable smile

 

[Mae13]

What an awesome thread!! *HUGS* to you all, I am so glad to find others that don't abhor and hate thier moonblood!

Starfishie, I think painting is a wonderful idea! Even if you weren't to use the colour of yourself, I think it is a time for great reflection, and creativity.

I would love to have an experience like a moon hut or something like that! To share that sisterhood, to collect and give our blood back to the earth, praying for the fertility and fruition of the earth, of harmony, of care for others...

I wish I had had some sort of ceremony at menarche. If I had children, and had a girlchild, I would certainly celebrate with her, and hopefully raise her to not hate that part of being a woman.

I think it is a sign of strength as well. As someone mentioned before...we bleed for 7 days (give or take some ) and do not die...some of us bear great pain ever month, yet go on. It is a showing of our strength, that we can endure. I think of it as a reminder of the most powerful thing in the world to hold--the gift of new life. As with all power, it comes with some sacrifice as well.

And miss Morgaine...I don't think you are left out at all. Because of your physiological situation, you are no less a woman than one missing a breast or other "female part"...you are still a part of the cycle, and the strength

This is truly great to read, all of you...what a glorious day this has been! I've needed one of those for a long, long time...
Mae