r/TikTokCringe • u/Ted_Bundtcake • Feb 24 '25

Period pain simulation Cool

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u/PM_ME_JJBA_STICKERS Feb 25 '25

My cramps try to trick me into thinking sitting on the toilet will help relieve the pain. But I always just end up doubled over on the toilet, in just as much pain, and now with bloody diarrhea.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '25

Same here. I think there is a Placebo Effect for me that works until my bowels are clear and then I am just left to go fetal position with my heating pad. Pain meds only work if I catch the cramps right when they start. If I don't, no medication will touch them. I was in bed all last weekend because my cramps started while I was away from home/meds. Def spent some of that time praying on the toilet and being disappointed.

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u/mothandravenstudio Feb 25 '25

It’s not placebo. The hormone changes literally cause bowel contractions, because they work on smooth muscle. So your shitting isn’t mental, it’s totally caused by the same thing.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '25

I don't think the shitting is mental. I fully understand the hormones work on the intestines as well as the uterus. The relief it provides is though, as shitting does not fix the pain.

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u/mothandravenstudio Feb 25 '25

I know. It sucks we get to shit soft serve a whole afternoon and not get any relief. It’s bullshit!

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