I'm NOT Being a Bitch Because of My Period

It's such a stereotype:
"Are you moody because of your period?"
"Oh.. Did you receive your monthly gift?"

Yes. Because obviously the only time a woman can be rationally upset about something is when she's menstruating. It's annoying. We can't belittle a woman's feelings and moods to a 5-7 day period of each month. This might sound like a feminist rant, but I really don't care. I'm a feminist, if you don't like that, that's okay.

I don't like being belittled to my ovulation cycle. I already have enough pressures as a young woman, society's eyes are always watching, I'm always being judged. By myself, my peers, teachers, family. It never stops. I'm not always going to be happy or chipper. I'm going to have days where I'm grouchy. I try not to take it out on other people, but it happens.

It's not just men and boys who feed into this stereotype. Girls themselves do it. We are told that our hormones are out of whack. We may be moody and irritable. If you are told something long enough and consistently, you'll eventually believe it. You can't hide your true emotions behind a tampon, it's true, we can be more irritable, but if you're truly upset about something, don't push it aside and blame your period.

Periods are real. It's not a hoax. Cramps are real too, believe it or not! It's not a conspiracy. So, if a woman in your life is having period pain and she's tired and seems a bit more irritable than normal, don't make fun of her. Don't joke about it. That'll only make her upset.

I'm not being bitchy because of my period, I'm being bitchy because you asked if I was being because of my period.

stay peaceful (and considerate)!!