Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Menstruation

I don't know much about it. I am a man and have never done it.
These are the things I know. Or think I know.
About cycles and spotting. Procreation and periods.

Sometimes it's worse than others.
Flow can be heavy, light, or somewhere inbetween.
Moods can be volatile: from grouchy to elated.
There are cramps. And maybe nausea?
Food can help.
So can water. Hydration is important.
If cliches are to be believed chocolate and rom-coms are a soothing balm.
But I have never seen these methods plied and so discredit their effect.

The monthlies can be daunting
to a man whose never had
a stream of blood
trickle
from betwixt his legs.

One of those mysteries
I cannot grasp.

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