(If you’re a wussy man, and don’t want to read about my period, stop reading this entry NOW. Just so you can’t say I didn’t warn you. And by the way, if you’re an adult and hearing women talk about their monthly still freaks you out… you need to get over yourself. It’s a fact of life.)
How does one explain to one’s male coworkers who are asking why you are leaving so early…
that you HAVE to leave…
because your flows are heavier than normal and you just realized…
that your pants are wet?
All the pants I own are black, so it’s not highly noticeable.
“I’m having girl problems.”
Does that suffice, I wonder?
Because while I like to be blunt sometimes, I just see no reason to tell them I’m bleeding like a stuck pig and should have worn the Super tampon today instead of the Regular.
No. Don’t think they really need to know that.
March 10th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I say be blunt. I think its because women have always said “girl problems” or other terms like that, that has allowed men to be grossed out by it. Me I find the female body fascinating and am thankful every day I can be fascinated and not experience it.
March 10th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Well there’s a certain level of discretion about any bodily function that is perceived as polite in our society.
I mean, if one of them said to me, “I’ve got freaking EXPLOSIVE runs and I already dribbled in my shorts once today, so I’m not going to be in,” that’s different than saying, “I can’t seem to move away from the bathroom, so I won’t be in today.” The latter is how we generally relate to each other; clear and honest but “polite” enough to leave out the gory details.
There’s no in-between with this situation. Either I tell them I’m having a “girl problem” or I tell them that I bled through my pants. Saying “I’m on my period” isn’t sufficient enough excuse for me to be going home nearly two hours early.
Luckily, no one questioned me on my way out the door, so I never had to answer any questions.
Of course, if my Magician of a Boss is still reading this blog… then he knows I left early and knows exactly, in all the details, why.
March 10th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Oh Jilly I’m sorry. That must be difficult.
* hugs *
March 10th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
There is a medium and it leaves room for personal interpretations one being “I’m having complications with my period.” another “I’m having a very (heavy or serious) period” I’m sure other variations can be developed but I know that most people under those phrasing would get a hint that something is up that needs to be taken care of with being too gory and also also for some modesty on your part and still fulfilling the blunt. Your super nerd might not understand as an exception to the rule.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:45 am
You could always go with the standard and tactful. “I need to ge t the fuck outta here before the bears show up!”
March 13th, 2008 at 9:23 am
@ Mikey *hug hug*
@ rysheve… Bears?!? WTF OMZG BEARS!!!
That is a good one. I’ll have to try that next time.
March 13th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Wow, on a “lighter” note…..HEY! I am giving blogging one more shot. Come by sometime…
March 13th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
@ Rob
I’m glad you’re back on the wagon!