Male checking in. It always seemed like the orgasm made the cramps go away. I think the foreplay in the form of a deep lower back massage and the lower abdominal massage helped some, too.
hehe. I’ve never uttered that line, however I have stood up, looked down, and said, “that had better be from you and not me!”. 
Orgasms definitely help. I’ve never liked the idea of actual sex during my period, though. Too messy. And what twickster said.
Tomato wagon! And here I’ve been calling it surfing the Crimson Tide. I think I might have to change euphemisms. (Then again, is “tomato wagon” really any more euphemestic than “period”?) 
I think “period”, as in periodic occurance, is pretty descriptive.
Now “curse”, there’s your euphemism.
I’m actually old enough to remember when some women called it that. I also remember them referring to pregnancy as “carrying”.
How about Eve’s Curse? Now that one’s pretty archaic, no?
Granted, the girls in “Ginger Snaps” did refer to it as the curse, so technically I suppose there are people who remember that one.
Actually, boys my age in the '50’s didn’t hear any reference to menstruation very often, but when I did, it was usually " the curse" or as you say"Eve’s curse". I guess any are better than “on the rag”, huh.
I don’t remember any “Ginger Snaps”, except the cookie, but I’m about to look it up.
Male checking in. Don’t mind at all (but I am NOT going down there until next week).
Plus, the prospect of doing this:
…just made the idea even more appealing.
When I was growing up, it was “on the rag” or “a visit from Aunt Flo(w)”. Now that I dance with the hippies, it’s mostly “moontime”, which is kinda romantic and not gross. I’m using it interchangeably with “period” and “menstruating” when my toddler girl asks what’s up.
Yes, I’ve already started talking to the 2.5 year old about menstruation. Hey, she asked. She got some signals crossed somewhere during the explanation, however. She likes to flush the toilet when I’m done and wave, cheerfully saying, “bye-bye, baby!” to the red stained toilet paper.
:smack:
That’s what kids do when you’re open with them, they make their own sense of things. That’s cool.
Moontime is exactly what it is, isn’t it?
Has anyone else found that having sex with an orgasm the day before your period actually causes cramps? My cycle is highly irregular, and that’s the surefire way to tell I’m going to get my period within 24 hours.
I just came in to say “that’s what towels are for” and to suggest going “ree! ree! ree! ree!” in the shower afterwards when the water flows red for after event hijinks.
Ah, yes, my first shower scene. I was 15. Messed me up for years. 
Women in art? 
Yeah.
You just reminded me of something. An infamous painting only a woman could do.
I’ll see if I can find a link.
Yes! Hurts like hell for a few seconds afterwards. A kick start to the cramps, I guess…
Do not click if you’re queasy.
There are a lot more than one
Actually, they’re quite pretty.
Whoops, sorry. I didn’t address this earlier. “Ginger Snaps” is a movie from a few years ago about a girl who gets her period when she’s about fifteen or sixteen (a little late, granted, but not as late as Carrie) and that same night, she is attacked by a werewolf. She becomes a werewolf. So calling it “the curse” sort of has a double meaning. Good movie–I recommend it, and its sequel.
In my queue. Thanks.
Have you seen “The Beginning”?
Not yet. I watched “Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed” a couple of days ago. “The Beginning” is in my queue now, though. I really like both Emily Perkins and Katharaine Isabelle now–both of their performances are top notch.