Today, my mother and I went to a meeting at my school about a camping trip the students in my grade will be going on. When the time to ask questions came, my mother raised her hand and loudly asked, "What if my child is on their period during the trip?" FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I got my period at school. I didn't notice until a boy asked me if I'd killed someone in my pants. FML
Today, I was mad at my mother. Why? We went to parent-teacher interviews, and she told my math teacher that she should allow bathroom breaks because I have a "very heavy menstrual flow." My teacher suggested I eat more red meat. They got into a seven-minute argument about this. FML
Today, I called my mom to tell her that I finally got my period. There was an awkward pause. She was at work. I was on speakerphone. FML
Today, while teaching my kindergarten class, I had a feeling I was starting my period again. A boy in the class asked me what a period was. Stressing over my own, I briefly told him it's a woman's time of the month when they have mood swings. He was asking about the dot at the end of a sentence. FML
Today, a senior girl in my college-level biology course asked our professor what periods are like when you’re pregnant. FML
Today, my family and I attended a pool party. I never learned to swim, so I didn't bring a suit. When someone asked why I wasn't in the pool, my sister replied in a loud voice, "She's on her period and didn't want the pool to get dirty!" Thanks. FML
Today, during my boyfriend's family reunion, I started my period but didn't have any tampons. I asked my boyfriend to ask his mom if she had any. I sat on the toilet waiting, then heard him loudly ask his whole family, "Does anybody have a tampon my girlfriend can have?" FML
Today, at a public restroom, I caught my extremely eco-friendly daughter, who was on her period, looking through the trash. When I asked why, she said, "Because I'm looking for pads to use. It'll mean less garbage." I then had to lecture her in the public restroom about health and hygiene. FML
Today, my stepdaughter unexpectedly got her first period during a visit. I explained everything to her, then took her to the store to buy supplies and snacks. Her mother called and cussed me out for “stealing” this experience from her. Yeah I totally planned it to happen this way. FML
Today, my daughter said she would never ever have kids because then she'll bleed through her vagina or get stitches on her stomach. She turned 7 last week and learnt this at school from friends. I'm yet to have the "periods" talk with her. Now I'm scared to start it. FML
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DeathbatAttack 17
She has a point. Watch out for bears.
Metzler31 17
That reminds me of my dad... He always grabs "feminine products" in the grocery store and yells loudly to my sisters "Do you need any more of these?!" just to embarrass them.
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DeathbatAttack 17
She has a point. Watch out for bears.
iamyummylicious 14
Bears go roar.
MetalxSoldier 26
As long as she doesn't swim in the ocean, she should be fine. Uh oh, I think I hear the FMLShark!
_Oblivion_ 12
She didn't need to ask that, just bring "stuff" for it.
kimgr 9
Either way her mom is pretty embaressing
ShadowedHuman 5
Bears can smell the menstruation.
Andr913 13
True story: I was on a camping trip and a bear had been spotted near the campsite. The first thing the counselor yells (in a REALLY loud voice to scare the bear)? "GIRLS, IF YOU'RE ON YOUR PERIOD, DON'T TAKE OUT THE TAMPON!!!" One girl who was not too bright and didn't get that she could've just ignored it yelled back, "DON'T WORRY, IT'S NOT FOR ANOTHER WEEK." Keep in mind we weren't the only people at camp.
Cinny90 7
Omfg. I just snorted like a piggy, laughing about this one. I can totally picture it in my head. Nice one #33.
zotler 5
I like how she said child and not daughter.
saksxalmo 20
#31-- I thought bears (or at least sharks, so maybe it doesn't apply to bears as well) aren't attracted to menstrual blood because it smells... er... different than the tasty blood in other parts of the body. Something about how it smells like "dead" blood to them.
The_Troller 14
I don't know whether that's more disgusting or interesting.
KiddNYC1O 22
Ahh, Anchorman. Yeah, I saw that. Brick killed a guy.
BostonBruinsFan 8
The Boston Bruins(American Hockey Team) rule cuz 1. They are the best NHL Team. and 2. Their "Mascot" is a bear. Remember; DON'T POKE THE BEAR.
_LE4RN_ 4
This one is most definitely going on my favorites.
Dojan 16
#31 It's regular blood though.
whennotlooking 0
Thanks. It all makes sense now
whennotlooking 0
^^^^^ directed at #9
emdawg15 4
Haha yeah.. I stabbed someone in the heart with a trident.
AcidRaen 4
#103 its more than just blood its tissue too.
blushy 14
that's gross
justtomuchtime 3
And the snakes and sharks LOL
nic7973 23
she will bleed?
False_Stupidity 42
Really? Thank you for that wonderful insight, it was very educational and well thought out. I'm sure now that everyone reading your comment will achieve a new level of enlightenment.
Morgannnnuhhh 1
Oh god # 12. You made cereal come out of my nose I laughed so hard.
Cinny90 7
Wait. Is that the blood coming out of me every month? Wow, thanks for the update!
False_Stupidity 42
#Achievement Unlocked: make someone laugh so hard, cereal comes out their nose.
OuchAndGoodfight 5
You don't say?
Morgannnnuhhh 1
It was trix.
bandofsand 10
2 was just commenting on the limited relevance of the mother's question.
ryanreed4021 5
it's a logical question. but FYL, she should have asked it privately.
pokemai 6
OMFingG your bunny picture is cute :0
thiscrazything 1
Or she should have had the brains to figure it out on her own. Sorry OP, I'm sure that was quite an embarrassment. Have fun on your camping trip.
cajekraze 7
it's a 'what if' question. One others may benefit from. It's part of life, get over it
Metzler31 17
That reminds me of my dad... He always grabs "feminine products" in the grocery store and yells loudly to my sisters "Do you need any more of these?!" just to embarrass them.
jannielovesjack 0
Your dad seems like a total ass.
False_Stupidity 42
He sounds like fun.
wlddog 14
That's the kind of dad I wanna be.
Haha_no_123 11
My mom practically whispers while in the entire store except in that isle. "DO YOU NEED ANY OF THESE _________?" my response: "mom I'm right beside you!"
Cinny90 7
This makes me think of my first period, when it was a sunday so the stores were closed and my mom got to the neighbours to ask for tampons because: "My daugher is having her period for the first time!" Thanks mom. Now te whole neighbourhood knows i'm finally bleeding out my ******. -_-
RedPillSucks 33
What she was really announcing was "My daughter is finally ready to have BABIES!!!! Who wants to make me a grandma???"
BostonBruinsFan 8
50-So Justinia Bieber IS a girl...
redredblood1 7
Your dad is awesome :D
mpena616 7
Awesome.
xsilentxninjax 10
That sucks... I would so kill my father if he ever did that.
jaywalton_4 10
If she doesn't think you can handle that on your own, should she even let OP go on the trip in the first place??
ilulife 4
Do you have any idea how awful it is to have the period when camping, without toilets or shower? Only a mother who really cares would think of asking that question.
mattorama 15
A "mother who cares" would have asked it privately to avoid causing an embarrassing situation that will haunt this poor girl for years!
saksxalmo 20
#61-- I don't see why it should be treated any differently from other bodily functions. Pooping while camping is also more difficult and more uncomfortable, but it's still pretty self-explanatory. And don't most campsites have showers or at least a bathroom nowadays?
SuperDerp 8
Maybe it wasn't directed towards you, or your mom is an a**hole. Thats something you keep privite.
pslcdsl 9
GRAMMAR NAZI COMING THROUGH, GRAMMAR NAZI! I believe the correct spelling would be "private". Thank you, I'm out.
Meme1988 18
I think parents just enjoy asking this weird questions :( Im sorry that you had to be there and to be part of that question..
RedPillSucks 33
My problem with this is that it shouldn't be a "weird" question. People still treat menstruation like the woman has the plague. It's a natural body function and no one should be embarrassed to talk about it. Of course I always get the stare of death from my daughter when the topic comes up.....
Meme1988 18
I agree, we should not feel "ashamed" or something, but it still private topic..
Wheredidgrungego 12
Those lions, tigers, and bears can smell blood from up to 4 miles away. You better bury those tampons!
Mikko8 15
or make some tea vampire style
stewpididiot 11
Oh my !!
rattusrattus 19
School camping trips tend to be on campsites, so I would assume you take a big supply of pads/tampons/whathaveyou and change them in the toilet. Not that hard.
TheJashinist 8
Wow.. I wouldn't say it out loud.