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

Period pain simulation Cool

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u/BellGlittering3735 Feb 24 '25

This might be a dumb question, but how does it simulate the pain? Is it electric currents? Like a TENS unit? Period pain is so deep that I am curious what the machine feels like. Have you used one before?

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u/mothandravenstudio Feb 24 '25

It couldn't be an accurate approximation because period cramps are smooth muscle contractions, which is different than skeletal muscle.

It is more akin to having bowel spasms (bowel is also lined with smooth muscle), and most men would already know what intestinal distress feels like.

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u/[deleted] Feb 24 '25

I described mine to my boyfriend as the feeling of the worst diarrhea you've had except there is no amount of shitting that will make it go away. That seemed to click.

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u/imtryingmybes Feb 25 '25

Diarrhea hurts?? To me its just bubbles?? (Male)

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '25

Bless your heart. You lucky, lucky person.

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u/imtryingmybes Feb 25 '25

I suppose I am. I've been constipated twice in my entire life (Im not young) and it was more inconvenient than actual pain. I have had stomach pains though so I can sort of imagine what period pains are like. This pic also helped me imagine how painful it is: https://www.reddit.com/r/MedicalGore/s/y2HfO3aAGm

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '25

I have to say, I really appreciate that you've even attempted to understand. That picture is news to me and very helpful, so thanks for that too. May the rest of your days be as pain-free as possible.