PonyPotato

Am I the only one who experiences some weird (and obnoxious) side effects of being on my period?

I tend to get digestive issues when I'm menstruating. I have to poop every time I go to the restroom, and it's not generally a pleasant experience - it's softer, and smells worse. I also get gassy when I'm on my period, and god it smells horrible. Yuck! No, my eating habits don't change when I'm menstruating, so I don't believe it's lack of fiber. It's a regular effect of my period, and it drives me nuts.

I don't get the breast soreness, and I only get cramps and back soreness for the first day or so. I get mildly bloated, but the digestive thing is what bothers me the most about being on my period, other than the emotional effects of hormone fluctuations.

So.. am I the only one who gets stinky and yucky feeling when I'm on my period?

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