Menstruation was a topic that had been confusing to Connie and Jenny during the teenage years. Why were the females in school and in movies saying to eat ice cream on cramps while our mother was preparing hot water bottles for us? Why were some of our friends hesitant to take Advil for their cramps?
An average member of the female sex spends 5-7 days every month menstruating. Apart from the common side effects such as dizziness, cramps, exhaustion, acne, etc., females can encounter struggles of irregular cycles and larger health problems all revolving around the ruthless uterus. Menstruation is handled so differently by each culture around the world. This episode is where we finally discuss the most defining experience that makes the life of a female.
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