Maybe the effects of my Stat class haven't worn off, but this seems ridiculous. There're so many other factors - are women on the pill more likely to be in monogamous relationships, and therefore less likely to accept phone numbers from random dudes? possibly. Do lots of women give out their phone numbers to strange 20 yr old men on the street, only after being told they're pretty? Do women, when on the rag, feel less attractive and therefore are less likely to believe that "Antoine" finds them pretty?
I have lots of questions. And really don't like when scientists try to reduce women into a bundle of hormonally-driven stereotypes.
I haven't ovulated in 14 years, and my sex life hasn't suffered. That I know of. Maybe if I wasn't on the pill I'd have to give up my job so I could stay home and fuck all day.
@hortense: I call shenanigans from the Pop up people. Lions don't respond to people pheromones any more than people respond to other species. They kept the lion away from Madonna because she would have felt so good inside - HIS BELLY!
@morninggloria: It was one of my most favourtitest shows. I still only use the stall closest to the door (thanks Jewel)! However, I have recently come around to Video on Trial. But only if Debra DiGiovanni ([www.debradg.com]) is on.
You're also more likely to commit infidelity while ovulating. You know, because you may want to raise your kid with the wonderful man at home, but your body wants that hot man's genes.
Everyone should read Sperm Wars by Robin Baker. It's a really interesting read.
@TheVaginaWig: "Sperm Wars" - there's a movie idea in there somewhere. I'm thinking an action adventure franchise, to be followed by Sperm Wars action figures and Sperm Wars, the Saturday morning cartoon series.
@Your Screenplay Sucks: Vommmm...all I can think of is the supersoaker water gun fights I used to have with my friends. I guess if we'd all been boys they'd have been a different kind of fight...
@Mkp-hearts-NYC: @lisomiso: Oh dear, I was imaging something more along these lines, not so much being doused with semen shot out of enormous water guns. Now I'm vomming along with you.
@TheVaginaWig: True story: I once found myself drunk and on a Yacht with Luke Russert, and after he was finished trashing my alma mater, he went ON and ON and ON about winning the sperm wars. Like, the kid was OBSESSED with his genetics. Has he perhaps read this book?
read barbara kingsolver's prodigal summer. she talks about the relationship between ovulation, the subsequent hormones we release and its effect on men.
...that is, if you can get past the awkward sex scene with the moth....
Great that I get cramps when I'm not just menstruating, but ovulating too- AKA dead to the world- and may god help you if try to hit on me during the off chance I'm not curled up in bed.
@Miss Smith Drank Your Vodka: I'm always mildly embarassed carrying around my heating pad, but I do. I used to splurge and buy those heat wrap things, but there ain't no splurge monies left.
@Samanthrax: Whenever the cramps were bad and I had to go to class, I'd wear a hoodie and put a heating pad (one made of rice) in the pocket. Discreet!
@Eaten not Slurped: Ha... I get that too. The cramp pain usually far outwieghs the backpain, and also I get gas and constipation. This is def. too much info, but my periods are seriously problematic. I wonder if midol works better than regular ibp? I am going to start begging me GP for pain pills, actually.
@Samanthrax: Yeah, you just sew up a cloth (cotton is best) square/rectangle/any shape you want I guess and fill it with rice. Then microwave it for a minute or two - it holds the heat quite well and (as long as you don't overfill it) molds to whatever needs heat! Good for sore shoulders too.
@Samanthrax: Mine used to be as bad as this too. Midol didn't work well for me - I had to take too many and would end up all caffeined out. The jitteryness would make the cramps feel worse.
A hot water bottle in the hoodie pocket works well too.
(*Note - I ended up being diagnosed with endomitriosis, and after having the surgery and treatments, my cramps and other symptoms are a lot less worse).
@Miss Smith Drank Your Vodka: I've often wondered about endometriosis... I've already had a cyst (that I knew about) hemorrhage which caused me to bleed internally for several days before they figured out what was wrong with me!
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I have lots of questions. And really don't like when scientists try to reduce women into a bundle of hormonally-driven stereotypes.
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"Please leave me alone. I'm releasing eggs and it requires intense concentration."
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For some reason I remember this as being the reason why they had to keep the lion away from Madonna on the "Like A Virgin" set.
Oh, Pop-up Video. Why do I remember such stupid shit from you?
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Everyone should read Sperm Wars by Robin Baker. It's a really interesting read.
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Only times I've been cheated-on were during my partners' ovulation, so I find the notion as a factor in promiscuity, somewhat convincing.
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And I may be taking the whole Sperm Wars book thread too literally.
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...that is, if you can get past the awkward sex scene with the moth....
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Which is strange because that's also when I inevitably get some huge red Mt Vesuvius on my face.
And here I thought pimples were just hot.
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A hot water bottle in the hoodie pocket works well too.
(*Note - I ended up being diagnosed with endomitriosis, and after having the surgery and treatments, my cramps and other symptoms are a lot less worse).
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