Do you know a man who struggles to say the word "period" without blushing? Do you know a man who's possibly unsure about what a period actually involves?
Yep, so do we. And so do the members of New York University's sketch comedy group Hammerkatz.
Their spoof video 'Tampon Commercial Created By Men' has clocked up over 300,000 views since it was uploaded to YouTube yesterday, so we're guessing a lot of other ladies can also relate.
Lines like “Tampax is the right fit for everybody, no matter how heavy your flow is or how tiny your butt hole is...because that’s where tampons go” make it a must see.
Seriously guys, that's what Google's for...
8 Things To Know About Your Period
1. There Is Such A Thing As Too Much Flow.(01 of08)
Open Image Modal2. Pain Relief Requires Foresight ...(02 of08)
Open Image Modal3. ... And Your Period Shouldn't Mess Up Your Life.(03 of08)
Open Image Modal"In most instances, your period should not keep you from your normal activities," said Dr. Mary Rosser, an assistant professor and attending physician in obstetrics and gynecology at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. "Studies have shown that 90 percent of women will experience some symptoms, [but] mostly mild. And 10 to 20 percent will have symptoms that interfere with normal activities." Those symptoms can crop up when you're actively bleeding, or as a part of PMS, which occurs because of hormonal changes in the week or two prior to your period. See your doctor if you have you have cramps that keep you from doing your normal, daily activities, or PMS symptoms that interfere with your day-to-day. (credit:Getty)
4. You Can Get Pregnant During Your Period.(04 of08)
Open Image Modal5. You Have Your Own Discharge Pattern -- And It's More Complex Than You Think.(05 of08)
Open Image ModalWhen it comes to the complete menstrual cycle, every woman has a slightly different pattern. However, most women bleed, then are dry for a few days, then experience a light, mucus-like discharge (pre-ovulation) that becomes increasingly cloudy and thick (a sign that ovulation has likely ended). "What's different from one woman to another is the quantity of discharge," McGuire said. "It's just like how some people have oily skin, and others have dry skin." Clueing into your own pattern is just good practice, namely so you have a sense of what is happening in your body and can watch out for any changes. (credit:Getty)
6. Even If You're Regular, You Might Not Be Totally Regular.(06 of08)
Open Image Modal7. How You Deal With Hygiene Is Important.(07 of08)
Open Image Modal8. When Your Mom Stopped Getting Her Period Matters For You.(08 of08)
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