I woke up this morning to discover than Aunt Flo decided to pay me a visit, much to my dismay. Knowing that I had to go to work, and that it was already hot as fish grease outside at only 9 am, I was already dreading my work day. As if my job and customers don't already make me want to rip every strand of hair out of my head, now I had to add period cramps on top of it. So, I grabbed my bottle of Midol, and popped a few in my mouth, hoping to get a jump on the horrible cramps that I have every month. Seriously, my cramps are almost as painful as childbirth was. Then, because I'm a social media junkie, I grabbed my cell phone, snapped a pic of the Midol box, then posted it to Instagram. If anything, it was meant to be a warning to anybody who might come into contact with me today, to tread lightly.
Anyway, this guy commented on my pic- which was also shared on my Facebook page- that my PMS post was T.M.I. (too much info). Let me get this straight: People can post pictures, videos, memes, written posts, and anything that else that are almost pornographic in nature on social media, all day long. We talk about sex, with no reservations anymore...because everybody's doing it and talking about it, no matter how personal it should be. I've read jokes and seen some memes that even make me raise an eyebrow...and I write erotic romances. People are comfortable sharing things on Facebook and Instagram that they wouldn't even say to their spouses; but a woman saying, "I'm having terrible cramps today," bothers you? What is this, jr high school?
I rolled my eyes as I typed a semi-apologetic response to the guy who had an issue with MY post on My page, but I shouldn't have even had to. Neither of us are 12 years old. We're both grown, damn near forty year old, married adults and parents...so I really don't understand why this bothered him so much, but alas...it did. So once again, I've overshared on social media, it seems. I think, no I KNOW that had I posted something along the lines of, this heat makes my DDD boobs sweat (because any subject dealing with boobs is okay to men) or I had the best sex last night, that would have been acceptable, although it's just as private in nature, as my PMS. He, and men like him, should have a whole stadium of seats. It's a part of life...it happens.
But, I really want to know: why do posts about periods and/or cramps bother any ADULT in 2015? I'm seriously confused by this. Today, society is obsessed with social media. We share EVERYTHING: childbirths, weddings, funerals, divorces, sex, dates, vacations...we can't let any precious moment in our lives happen, without taking a picture of it, and posting it on social media. Some of us (myself included) can't even eat, without first posting a pic of my meal and showing the world what delicious food I'm about to eat. But apparently, the one thing women aren't allowed to post or talk about, is the fact that she has PMS. I guess I missed that memo...me and the 11,372 (and counting) other women who posted pics on Instagram using the hashtag #Midol.
I really wanted to tell the guy to grow the hell up, but I kept my response short and sweet, instead...very out of character for me. I really wanted to ask him why my post bothered him, but I know I wouldn't have cared, one way or the other. Because if I want to post about my cramps, bloating, backache, headache, bipolar mood swings, food cravings, or fatigue- all symptoms of my dreadful period, I'm gonna. It's my period, and I'll cry if I want to. (Sing that as if you're singing, It's My Party And I'll Cry If Want To) Men would definitely cry and complain too, if they only had to experience having a period..even once. So fellas, if posts like this bother you, you should probably just quit social media, or avoid being around women who are PMSing for the next 3-5 days...
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