Period Rizz: 10 Things You Never Knew About Periods.

Yes, period turns you into "The Man". Kidding. Since the estrogen in your body drops while you are on your menstruation cycle this unlocks your man cognitive skills known as spatial thinking. What's more? Those unwanted pimples and oily hair locks are because of the rise in testosterone levels in women during the mid-and luteal phases of their menstrual cycle.

India: "Chums": "I am down".

Germany: "The cranberry lady is coming".

Netherlands: "Tomato soup is overcooked".

Puerto Rico: "Did the rooster already sing?"

Japan: "Little Miss Strawberry is coming".

Brazil: "I’m with Chico".

Women experience digestive issues while they are on their menstrual cycle. The reason is your hormones and how your body reacts to them. Your body discharges chemicals called prostaglandins. These prostaglandins help the uterus shed its lining by contracting it and also affect the intestines. Henceforth, this increased activity in the intestines can lead to diarrhea.

According to studies, women are more prone to have nightmares while they are, menstruating. The reason is hormonal imbalance where your body releases different amounts of estrogen and estrogen which directly affects your sleep and brain.

So, next time your dreams take a strange turn around your periods know that your hormones are throwing a slumber party inside you.

On average a woman has 450 periods in her lifetime which is about 3500 days of bleeding and still getting things done. Now that's pure strength. Since every woman is different hence the number might vary but for the maths that's about 10 years of having a menstrual cycle.

What do you expect after having unprotected period sex? A Samsung-led TV? Expect the unexpected that is pregnancy. While it is less common but not impossible and as they say precautions are better than cure. Since sperm can survive inside your body for up to five days use that protection resting in your wardrobe.

If yes, here's the reason. When you are busy bleeding, both your estrogen and progesterone hormone levels drop. When progesterone levels are elevated, you might feel bloated, sleepy, or have tender breasts. And when progesterone levels lower, you get some comfort from these annoying symptoms and feel more in the mood.

The first menstrual cycle a girl gets is called Menarche. In certain cultures, there is even a "First Moon Party" to celebrate the special moment. The flip side is that periods are not always so easy — menorrhagia is a recognized medical condition in which periods get heavy and have prolonged bleeding resulting in soaking almost the whole tampon or pad in an hour or so. As women age, they are also bound to naturally experience menopause. This marks the end of women's reproductive years and it's the time when their uterus is finally at rest as their menstrual cycle. comes to an end.

Some women's periods can be as short as two days (how does it feel to be god's favorite) while for others it may last up to seven days.

Your menstrual cycle is more than just some blood. We have a whole cocktail going down there. Apart from blood our period blood has tissues, uterine lining, and also the remnants of eggs that died.

So, how many wait moments do you have? Periods can be everything, quirky, unpredictable, and sometimes downright strange but to top it all off they are just normal. To know more about such fascinating facts and hidden gems be a part of our community and stay in the loop for all things- period-related because knowledge is power and we are here to make it fun.