Top 10 Worst Things About Periods

I seriously almost passed out from the pain once. Another time, I was running, and it felt like a hot knife was going through my uterus. Granted, those were bad episodes probably brought on by hormonal issues I was having then. But even normal cramps are unpleasant. That's why I love my heating pad!

It feels like my abdomen is on fire and a knife is going through it. Once, I even threw up from the feeling. Every time I have my period, I feel like I'm going to die. If I could have three wishes from a genie, the first would be to GET RID OF PERIODS.

When I exercise, regardless of whether I'm on my period, I will juice. It's not bloody unless it's my time, but it's still uncomfortable.

This bothers me the most whenever I get my period. Whenever I fart, sneeze, laugh, or cough - BOOM! Blood all over my private area. How disgusting! Bleh.

I hate when it happens right after I just put on a new pad.

Sometimes, I literally can't eat for half the day because of nausea. I would rather throw up spit than anything I eat.

My legs feel like jello even when I haven't done anything. I walk slower than a turtle, paler than pale, tired from losing blood but can't sleep due to discomfort.

I always wondered if I was the only one who got sick from it. Thank you because now I know that I am not alone.

I know, right? And when you have to run cross country for like half an hour... more like half a year.

For me, it's usually blueberries and pineapple. It's actually somewhat of a blessing since I usually don't have the biggest appetite at all.

My mom has the same thing when she gets her period every month. The same problem happens to me too. I literally ate a whole bag of Cheetos Puffs.

For me, my cravings are usually for chocolate.

I have trouble sleeping at night whenever I'm on the heavy-flow days. It feels like a waterfall and peeing my pants at the same time. Such torture!

It happens at night sometimes, and when I wake up, my pants are all bloody.

The longer blood stays on something without being washed off, the harder it is to remove. Now, you may have to throw things away or deal with a permanent stain on your mattress, chair, or couch.

Once, I was watching Futurama and rewatching an episode I'd seen before - the one where the group sees different outcomes based on a coin flip. It got to the part where Leela asks the alternate Leela if she's dating the alternate Fry. When the alternate Leela says, "No, we are married," I had the same reaction as Fry: I spit out my drink.

During the commercial, I had a crying fit about it. "OMG, I'VE SEEN THIS BEFORE! WTF?! WHY AM I SO STUPID?!" Then I thought, "AM I REALLY CRYING ABOUT THIS? IT'S NOT A BIG DEAL!!!!"

By the end of the night, I was emotionally drained.

The next day, my menstrual cycle started.

Really? I'm pretty blunt about things like this. I don't mind telling anyone when it's (as Kris coined it) "Shark Week."

Never had to do this, but it would be really embarrassing, especially if your teacher is a guy.

Especially in the 5 minutes between classes at school. It's torture.

It feels like you're peeing in your pants.

Sometimes I wonder how I spontaneously gained five pounds in a week, and then I remember...

I feel like I have an extra 50 pounds. I hate it.

I'm usually pretty chill, but when I start snapping and getting irritated about everything, I know it's coming.

I feel like I am going crazy when I have PMS.

I mean, sometimes I can't put my bra on without feeling like my boobs have gone through some kind of workout or something.

Once, when I was in middle or high school, there was blood on my chair because the teacher wouldn't let me change. It was also on a heavy-flow day!

Worse than cramps for me. Also comes before and stays throughout my period.

Reusable products like menstrual cups, absorbent period underwear, and reusable pads are actually more effective and can be more comfortable than disposable products.

After cross-checking the aisle saying pads, tampons, night pads, and panty liners, I then need to pick the size, resistance if I get pads, thickness, wings, and sport. Tampons: plastic, cardboard, or no applicator. Brand, travel, safety - it's a nightmare.