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Men and PMS
The Monthly Hormone Challenge

Stumble It!

So men, imagine that once a month, starting at around age 13, that blood seeps from your penis for a few days. You never know for sure when exactly the flow will start and if you're smart, you carry little penis pads around with you so you're prepared and don't have to deal with stained underwear or worse, a stain on the front of your pants.

Aside from the mess of having to deal with this and the cramp it puts in your sex life, another really delightful part is the panoply of physical and emotional symptoms that a large percentage of you suffer days and sometimes weeks before the bleeding actually starts.

You can't help but feel extra tired and have absolutely no energy to help out around the house

You have difficulty concentrating

You get extra angry when you can't find the TV remote

You experience bloating and your clothes feel tight and uncomfortable

You crave all kinds of foods like chocolate, potato chips, and Polish sausage

Sometimes you feel like crying for no apparent reason, which is embarrassing when it happens around your buddies

Your man breasts are swollen and tender.

Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

Well, this is what many women have to endure every month for at least 30 years!

Welcome to the wonderful world of PMS!

So why not be a pal and help us out a little. Women don't need to be babied during PMS time, but a little extra consideration will go a long way toward reducing tension, stress, and unnecessary conflict.

Avoid commenting on your woman's food choices, how much she is eating, and what she looks like, unless it's to say she looks beautiful. (But she might not believe you anyway so saying nothing is probably a good idea.) She doesn't need the food police on her case during her time of need.

If she seems to be acting irrational or is overreacting to something, do not, I repeat, DO NOT, ask her if it's that time of the month. This will only enrage her more and you don't want to escalate an already dicey situation.

Try not to be critical or tell her she's wrong. Even if she is wrong, let it slide for now and know that you just avoided an icy stare or a huffy defense.

You know what drives her crazy even when she's not suffering from PMS, so make an effort to put the toilet seat down or take care of the overflowing recycle bin, or whatever it is she wishes you would do. This will give her less to nag about.

Don't spring any social engagements on her that she might not feel up to attending. If she's feeling bloated and depressed, the last thing she will feel like doing is going to a party or on a camping trip.

Do something extra for her. Maybe take on washing the dishes after dinner or taking the kids clothes shopping (or whatever needs doing) to give her a little alone time. Buy her some flowers or take her out to dinner. These gestures will mean a lot.

Sorry men to have to place this monthly burden on you but obviously we can't help it if we have PMS symptoms. We know it's not your job to cater to our every whim when it's happening, but a little awareness of what we are going through and assistance in getting through those several days is well worth the effort.

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