“I’m Glad I Am Not A Woman

By: Jonnita Condra


The title contains the sentence that flowed from the lips of...the male species, of course.  As he and his female companion conversed on the elevator about pregnancy, this guy exhibited relief in being a man. Do you all think men have it easy? If he had to be a woman for a day on her cycle, epic fail would be the result of that experience. Women, props to you for bearing the traumatic, day-altering symptoms that come upon us once a month.

Fact or Myth?

Fact or Myth?
You can’t get pregnant on your period
Menstrual blood is unclean/ toxic
You should not eat certain foods while menstruating
Virgins can’t use tampons
You can not swimming during your period
It is unhealthy to have sex on your period
You should not exercise or do strenuous activity during your period



Random Facts About Menstrual Cycles
A woman will have approximately 500 periods in her lifetime.
Women will continue to menstruate until the age of 45 to 55, when menopause begins
Some women know when they are ovulating because they can feel a slight pain in their lower abdomen.
Regular periods are the best sign of hormonal balance.

Annoying Period Symptoms
cramps
pimples
headaches
cravings
moodswings
weightgain or bloating
sore breasts
tiredness
poor concentration

Just. Leave. Me. Alone.

By: Jonnita Condra

Is it that time of the month? Why are you so moody? Do you need some Midol? These are only a few of the annoying inquiries that can work the nerves of woman on her cycle. Life is already put on pause when Mother Nature signals her red playmate to stop by, so the sidebar commentary equals unnecessary. If you have been irritable, aggravated and just plain annoyed because of a truckload of questions, let RedAnkH hear about it.  Send in questions or random statements that have been addressed to you while your cycle came for a visit.

Men-Strual Diaries

Nausea, bloating, cramps, PMS, I'm sure you know exactly what I'm talking about. Midol, heating pads, advil, and the list goes on. And who is to blame for all of this? The mother of the female species; Eve. Ms. Eve, why did you have to bless this curse upon the entire female race? 


RedAnkH Magazine knows the monthly woes of what a period can bring as she rears her little redhead every 28 days. So tell RedAnkH all your PERIODical tales. 


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