I heard that it's bad to eat chocolate and drink coffee during your period. Sounds crazy, any thoughts?
365504
they are  bad for pms and dysmenorrhea, but i can not stop it, and i have not seen any change when i gave them up for 2 months.
730773
no actually it is not. milk is good for you whether you are on your period or not.
364365
I get cramps the day before my period is about to come. My friends goes through weird food craving.  I think it all depends on how you PMS.
805624
your sub-concience is substituting sperm for chocolate. just go get laid.
552457
It makes sense. A girl is for some strange reason more "horny" while on her period. Something about procreation. As a guy I don't think there's anything wrong with it just make sure you use a bit of extra lubrication. Blood has a tendency, although a liquid, to dry out quickly. See the humour in it all and have fun. Not so great for going down on though.
677980
There is never a wrong time to eat chocolate.\n\nAnd here's some words to live by...  \n\n"Chocolate may slow down the aging process...It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?"
815966
Chocolate for PMS reasons. keeps the kids away from it.
834380
it's not nasty...\nyou can have sex while you are having your period, it's just a little messy. mastubation is when you touch yourself and/or put something in your vagina like a dildo
653214
There has been some supposition that menstrual cups can promote the development of Endometriosis in women who may be predisposed to the disease.  I wouldn't use the products for that reason alone.  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=27320
622321
I heard there's a link between getting enough calcium and the severity of cramps, so I take calcium supplements or make sure that I get enough calcium in my diet BEFORE my period starts. Remember that caffeine robs your body of calcium or hinders calcium absorption, so you have to adjust for that in your diet as well. \n\nI noticed that in the months that I'm not as good about taking care of myself (low calcium intake and/or higher caffeine intake) I do have really bad cramps. If I feel thats going to happen, I take a pain reliever at the very beginning of my period, even before the cramps start. That seems to minimize the pain or get rid of it altogether.\n\nGood luck!
8753
It's not bad in that it doesn't do any damage. You still can get pregnant if you have sex during your period. It's really a matter of preference. Some people (guys and girls) enjoy it because they may be more aroused during this time. On the other hands some people don't like it because it may feel gross or uncomfortable. So it's completely up to the individuals involved.
191839
It will make it worse... Stay away from coffee, I don't think you should buy it anymore, you will get more addicted, don't do it!
574246
Want a drug that could lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and colon cancer? That could lift your mood and treat headaches? That could lower your risk of cavities? \n\n\nIf it sounds too good to be true, think again. \n\n\nCoffee, the much maligned but undoubtedly beloved beverage, just made headlines for possibly cutting the risk of the latest disease epidemic, type 2 diabetes. And the real news seems to be that the more you drink, the better. \n\n\nReducing Disease Risk \n\n\nAfter analyzing data on 126,000 people for as long as 18 years, Harvard researchers calculate that compared with not partaking in America's favorite morning drink, downing one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce diabetes risk by single digits. But having six cups or more each day slashed men's risk by 54% and women's by 30% over java avoiders. \n\n\nThough the scientists give the customary "more research is needed" before they recommend you do overtime at Starbuck's to specifically prevent diabetes, their findings are very similar to those in a less-publicized Dutch study. And perhaps more importantly, it's the latest of hundreds of studies suggesting that coffee may be something of a health food -- especially in higher amounts. \n\n\nIn recent decades, some 19,000 studies have been done examining coffee's impact on health. And for the most part, their results are as pleasing as a gulp of freshly brewed Breakfast Blend for the 108 million Americans who routinely enjoy this traditionally morning -- and increasingly daylong -- ritual. In practical terms, regular coffee drinkers include the majority of U.S. adults and a growing number of children. \n\n\n"Overall, the research shows that coffee is far more healthful than it is harmful," says Tomas DePaulis, PhD, research scientist at Vanderbilt University's Institute for Coffee Studies, which conducts its own medical research and tracks coffee studies from around the world. "For most people, very little bad comes from drinking it, but a lot of good." \n\n\nConsider this: At least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's, with three showing the more they drink, the lower the risk. Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gallstones. \n\n\nCoffee even offsets some of the damage caused by other vices, some research indicates. "People who smoke and are heavy drinkers have less heart disease and liver damage when they regularly consume large amounts of coffee compared to those who don't," says DePaulis. \n\n\nThere's also some evidence that coffee may help manage asthma and even control attacks when medication is unavailable, stop a headache, boost mood, and even prevent cavities.
942040
No it is not caused by bad diet, it's caused by hormones.  I eat very well and suffer worse than anyone I know.  I don't whinge about it, I whinge whilst I'm suffering from it...there's a difference.  Logic dictates that men cannot suffer from PMS because they can never be pre-menstrual.  Maybe men suffer from the effects of PMS, but logic would dictate that half the time they deserve it.
722169
A hot water bottle on your tummy always seems to help me. Also, try to avoid fatty foods before and during the period.
302195
Yes, it is safe to mast-rb-te while on your period. It is normal to feel sexually aroused during your period. Orgasms relieve menstral cramps.
757112
This is perfectly normal.  Sodas are not good for you in general, but they wouldn't have this effect on menstruation.\n\nYou answered your own question.  Stress messes with all your systems, and a woman's cycle is usually the most vulnerable and obvious.  You could have also lifted something heavy and this speeded up extra discharge for a little while.  That happens to me whenever I lift heavy things on my period.