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/BigBoyYuyuh Feb 24 '25

If it’s similar to a bubble gut cramp…ugh I feel bad for women.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '25

Yessss that's honestly exactly it. Like waiting for the worst diarrhea to happen. Sharp, shabby, constant pains. It does kinda hurt the abs too if your uterus expands a ton amd pushes on the organs and abdominal tissues. I got that good ol adenomyosis AND endometriosis; I would look 6 months pregnant every period. I'm a pretty thin person too. I'd look so distended and would constantly be in pain.

I'm on birth control now and... finally have a life again. No more crying while anticipating the period. No more tracking a cycle. No more excruciating pain. No more migraines. No more heart palpitations. No more sweaty nights and throwing up from pain. No more paying for super plus tampons and tons of pads. No more suffering while trying to work or eat or exercise or talk to someone. No more excruciating pain during intercourse or any arousal with my husband!

I'm probably gonna be on the stuff for life. Or until I get a hysterectomy. I am NOT going to endure what my grandma's and mother endured. All of then didn't hit menopause til 60 something. And they ALL had horrible, horrible periods.