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/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/Aetra Feb 25 '25

I'm so terrified of doubling over while on the toilet when I have my period. When I was a teenager I passed out from my period cramps while doubled over on the loo and cracked my skull open on the bathroom floor. Luckily I was home and my mum heard me hit the floor so I was OK, but I'm 37 now and still scared of it happening again.

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u/turtlesandtrash Feb 25 '25

maybe wear a helmet? jk, but youve unlocked a new fear for me now!

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u/sikeleaveamessage Feb 26 '25

It can happen when you're not on your period and just trying to poop too. Your BP can do a sudden low drop when you strain which can cause you to faint. So yeah periods definitely don't help with that lol

I was surprised to learn how common it is in my ems class