# A question for women: How to start a period **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 13, 2004, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110 "2004-06-13T12:38:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![helieo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/82dd89/32.png) [@helieo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/helieo)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/1 "2004-06-13T12:38:54Z")
OK, I’m definitely not pregnant (I checked), but I need to get my period the next couple of days - it’s 2 days late already. I was emotionally whacked out around Memorial Day and it’s thrown off my cycle as I’m usually very regular. Are there any herbs that can help, old wives tales, I’ll try anything. I’m going away next weekend and I really, really want to have it over by then. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/2 "2004-06-13T12:52:24Z")
My doctor did it by giving me progesterone. But that’s because I’m rotten inside. I do not think it’s recommended for someone who is a few days late. ---
**Author:** ![Francesca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9fc348/32.png) [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/3 "2004-06-13T13:31:06Z")
Have an orgasm. Seriously. Thrumming on the ole love banjo is a good way to bring on a stubborn period. Plus, it’s an excellent excuse. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/4 "2004-06-13T13:45:25Z")
> [@Francesca](#): > > Have an orgasm. Seriously. Thrumming on the ole love banjo is a good way to bring on a stubborn period. > > Plus, it’s an excellent excuse. Also good for cramps, BTW. ---
**Author:** ![brachyrhynchos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brachyrhynchos/32/376_2.png) [@brachyrhynchos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brachyrhynchos)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/5 "2004-06-13T13:54:29Z")
Wear white pants. Seriously, orgasms, herbs, visualizations - nothing seemed to bring on a late period for me other than whenever my body decided it was good and ready. So I just try to go with the flow (so to speak) and not get myself too agitated if it started during a time when I wish it hadn’t. Here’s hoping that you get your period and it’s over with by next weekend! ---
**Author:** ![woodstock989](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f05b48/32.png) [@woodstock989](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstock989)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/6 "2004-06-13T18:41:17Z")
Like **brachyrhynchos** said - white pants. With brand new sexy undies underneath. Almost a guarantee that your friend will make an appearance. For good measure. try getting yourself into a situation at work where being hormonal can really get your ass into trouble too - worked for me…in spades. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/7 "2004-06-13T19:09:57Z")
> [@Francesca](#): > > Have an orgasm. Seriously. Thrumming on the ole love banjo is a good way to bring on a stubborn period. > > Plus, it’s an excellent excuse. Anther vote for sex. It worked for me this morning. ---
**Author:** ![LeeshaJoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8e8cbc/32.png) [@LeeshaJoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LeeshaJoy)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/8 "2004-06-13T19:12:17Z")
Go on a week-long river-rafting trip. That always seems to do the trick for me. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![nocturnal\_tick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/9 "2004-06-13T19:15:07Z")
> [@AngelicGemma](#): > > Anther vote for sex. It worked for me this morning. Yup. :eek: Thanks for that **Gemma** I would advise relaxing yourself, nothing throws your body out of whack more than stress, you said it yourself. I second sex. Works for me…hang on, I’m a dude, no it doesn’t. In fact what am I talking about? Why am I here? It’s them damn man-ovaries playing up again. ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/10 "2004-06-13T19:38:12Z")
> [@nocturnal\_tick](#): > > Yup. :eek: Thanks for that **Gemma** When you come into a thread about periods, you should know you’re getting into TMI territory. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![sofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@sofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sofia)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/11 "2004-06-13T19:53:38Z")
I hadn’t thought about it before, but sex does work. A couple months ago I was so stressed out that I was pushing my schedule way off…my husband offered a backrub and…well…_you know_. It felt wonderful and relaxed me enough to…let nature take its course. ---
**Author:** ![helieo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/82dd89/32.png) [@helieo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/helieo)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2004, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-women-how-to-start-a-period/250110/12 "2004-06-13T21:43:27Z")
Had sex last night, plus a mighty fine orgasm, and just now seeing a glimmer of hope!! Yes, I think I might be safe for next weekend, I’ll know definitely in a couple of hours. Just the thought of missing out on some incredible sex next weekend had me so pissed off!!! Thanks for all the great advice, guys too.