Period pain simulator at the Calgary Stampede

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Period pain simulator at Calgary Stampede has cowboys cringing in pain

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Jul 14 2022

Canadian company 'Somedays' is taking the stigma out of talking about period pain with the help of an electric simulator, and it’s causing quite a buzz at the Calgary Stampede with crowds lining up to try it at the company’s booth.

Many of those trying it out — mainly men, some wincing in pain, others with knees buckled and falling to the ground — are having their experiences posted to social media which are generating millions of views.

Global’s Norma Reid went in search of the toughest cowboys she could find to "suffer in solidarity" and the results were both hilarious and eye-opening.

https://globalnews.ca/news/8990763/period-pain-simulator-calgary-stampede-viral/

[Skittles]

1. men would only work three weeks a month

FACT

[catbyte]

2. Not to disparage men, but yeah, you're 100% correct, lol.

I miss being young but NOT that part of it.

[irisblue]

3. Yeah. Real times. I asked for a hysterectomy.

[2naSalit]

12. So did I...

But they said I was too young so I ended up suffering for the next 35 years.

[nebby70]

4. men should be reminded that....

... the pain doesn't last less than a minute ....
... and once you 'survive' the cramps; you have the sinking knowledge it will happen all over again next month ...

... menopause was a blessing .....

[2naSalit]

13. I considered menopause to be...

More like parole. And my monthly budget improved by not needing all those feminine products which cost as much as maintaining a wardrobe, which is another thing due to leaking issues.

And then there are the costs of medication to control the worst of these painful problems.

On top of all that, we are expected to carry on every day like automatons, produce other humans, earn a living for yourself and the other humans they produced all while meeting impossible social demands while smiling.

[tanyev]

15. Absolutely.

I had a uterine ablation at 45 which ended my monthly bleeding and it lasted until I got through menopause. It was so freeing and such a gift. One of the best decisions I ever made.

[BumRushDaShow]

5. And don't forget that

you are bleeding during that time as well - sometimes heavy. You could stand up from a chair and gusssshhhh.

I remember when ibuprofen went OTC in the '80s and it was like a miracle drug for me but it was still something that was part of a monthly ritual of popping pills in order to go to work. There were many many days when I was doubled over in the bed and could never accumulate sick leave where the men at my worksite would have over a year of it (and that was with earning 4 hours per pay period).

Well as of 14 years ago, everything was removed and that took care of that. And I did that about 9 years before retiring and it was amazing how much sick leave I was able to accumulate after recovering from the surgery (and ended up having that add a couple months on to my "years of service" for annuity calculation once I retired)!

[Victor_c3]

6. I never understood why so many guys are squeamish when it comes to talking about menstruation

As a male, I see it as being a part of human biology - like breathing. There’s no stigma coming from me.

[Skittles]

14. heh

a coworker with four daughters told me he got over THAT phobia long ago

[dixiechiken1]

7. Those guys were such great sports! They're cute!

But yeah, I remember laying on the floor in the fetal position at least 1 full day every month. I looked forward to menopause for the longest time just so I wouldn't have to deal with that mess. Now I'm ten years into menopause and the hot flashes are so fierce, you could hang meat in my house, it's so cold. My poor husband wears sweats & a stocking hat to bed. Good times.

[Probatim]

8. Aside from all of the other comments about this subject,

the guy in the first video seems like a really nice guy. He seemed like he was generally curious, had a lot of empathy, and, during the video anyway, seemed to have a better idea of what women experience during their period.

I'd like to think I'd be as genuine in that seat as he was.

[usaf-vet]

9. A MUST test to pass BEFORE taking the oath of office for all Congress members. 7 days. Minimum!

We would have a Congress full of women.

Leading to legislation to benefit the everyday American who struggles to pay the bills and to feed the family.

[niyad]

10. And all judges, and all state legislators.

[usaf-vet]

11. Roger that!!

[Blue Owl]

16. Brett Kavanaugh would be ugly crying

[Rhiannon12866]

17. And drinking even more beer than usual...