6 Things Men Need To Know About Periods

Every man, at some point in his life, encounters a woman on her period. Even gay men have sisters, female friends or other women in their lives! And these women, no matter what relationship they have with you, may or may not be in need of help during her time of the month, and when that happens, it's important for you to be prepared! So here are a few things you probably didn't know about women on their period!

1. Chocolate is not always the answer Yes, while chocolate is a craving that arises often during a woman's period; it's not always that great to feed us enormous quantities of it. Sometimes, during a period, a woman feels noxious, vomits, or just feels fat, and during those, chocolate is probably the worst things you can offer. When the girl you're taking care of is on her period, ask her if you can get her anything, don't just assume she wants chocolate.

2. Moodswings; sometimes they're different Almost every woman experiences some type of moodswing during her period, and it is very important for you to know two things about these moodswings. Number one: the different moodswings women experience vary from woman to woman: your ex might always have been angry when on her period, but that doesn't mean your new girlfriend is going to be. She might as well just get really sad, or really tired. Number two: the moodswings may vary from one month to another. Just because your girlfriend was grumpy for seven days last month, it doesn't mean she's going to be just as grumpy this one. She might become tired all the time, cry a lot, or feel selfconcious. Be prepared for everything!

3. Know your way around pads/tampons This is crucial: almost every man, at least once during his lifetime, buys a woman pads or tampons, depending on which one she uses. For this you need to know the kind of "menstrual gear" she uses: is it tampons or pads? This is very important for her comfort. And, girls are usually very picky with the specifics. Which brand does she use? Does she use pads with wings, or without? Know these things, and you will avoid getting yelled at for getting the wrong kind of equipment.

4. "Baby, it's gross" To be completely honest: yes, you might not understand it, and yes, you can think it's gross, or even disgusting. But don't tell us, it's nothing we want to hear. Please keep this opinion to yourselves. It will not make us feel better, and will probably just hurt our feelings.

5. The Questions "Baby, am I fat?" "Do you love me?" Often times, during a period, women become insecure. Getting our period may even temporarily change our looks, bloating for example. Just be there to reassure your girl, and tell her the things you want to hear.

6. Know the signs No, not the signs of your girl getting her period. I mean: does she want to be held or left alone? Does she need to be reassured, or will it be redundant? Is she grumpy? Is she hungry or is she noxious? Knowing what each woman needs or wants without her having to vocalize it, will absolutely grant you boyfriend/brother/friend points, and will make her feel very loved. Keep in mind that every woman expresses her needs in her own way!

3 ways to be happier

1. Learn to let things go
By holding on to old grudges, problems, difficulties and arguments, you do nothing but gather bad emotions, stress and other negative things. The negative things in your life is what keeps you from being happier, healthier and feeling better about your life. By letting go of old negative experiences you can minimize the risk of expressing those negative things in your life.

2. Do things that make you happy
Are you supposed to meet with a person you don't like? Do you have a job you hate? Do you have hobbies you are no longer fond of? If the answer to those questions are yes, you need to re-evaluate what you spend your time doing and why. Spending your time doing things you dislike isn't going to make you any happier. Instead, put time and effort in things that make you feel good and leave you with a feeling of accomplishment. Of course, this doesn't mean you should stop doing dishes just because you dislike it. Logical boundraries are a must.

3. Everything in moderation
Are you afraid to eat chocolate because you'll get fat? Do you spend ten hours a day studying? Are you always making sure your home and your appearance is perfected? Of course, it is great to have priorities, and you should. But there is nothing wrong with enjoying chocolate, and you won't get fat from a few pieces. Doing things that are egotistic are actually good for you in moderation. Take time to relax, eat a few pieces of chocolate and you know, everything around you doesn't have to look perfect all the time.

19 life lessons in 19 years

As having spent soon 20 years on this blue marble we call Earth, I would like to think that I have learned a few things. On this saturday, I wanted to share a few of them with you. What kind of life lessons have you learned during your time on Earth? Feel free to share in the comments below!


1. Never leave your house without checking to make sure you're bringing your wallet, because sure enough, the one day you'll leave without it, you'll end up needing it.
2. No matter what you do, and why, you'll always have someone who dislikes what you do, or the reasons why you do it.
3. Learn to care a lot less about what others think about what you do, you'll be a lot happier that way.
4. Always dress like you're going to meet your worst enemy, it will make you feel a lot more confident. Also; wear clothes that you like, you will always be a lot more comfortable, in every situation.
5. Looks do matter (even though they shouldn't), but not nearly as much as you think.
6. Never fake who you are on a first date: in the future you'll either need to tell the awkward truth, or continue to fake your personality for the rest of the relationship.
7. Honesty is always the best choice, because even the simplest, whitest lies can lead to more and more lies.
8. Smiling is the best revenge, but you don't need revenge to be happy, just let things go and you will feel better about yourself and your life once you do.
9. Do what you love, otherwise your life will be a lot more empty.
10. People can be judgemental, stuck up and mean, but that doesn't require you to be that to them.
11. Spread more of what you love and think is important, it makes it easier to find people who share your views and have the same type of values.
12. Material belongings only make you happy temporarily, while friends and good human connection can make you happier for the rest of your life.
13. Most of the people in your life won't be there every day for the rest of it; spend time with them while you can, and make the most of your friendships and relationships. Good memories are golden.
14. Get to know your neighbours, at least enough to know their first name.
15. Be the kind of person who people ow favours, not the person who ows everyone else a favour.
16. Good and healthy food is in fact a real thing. Go out and explore the world of food, and you'll meet new people, have new experiences and fall in love with completely new foods.
17. Experiences are often of more value than gifts in the future, keep that in mind when getting your significant other, friends or family birthday or holiday gifts.
18. Treat others like you'd want to be treated.
19. Do not solve your problems by yelling or lashing out at people close to you, because this does not actually solve anything.

7 Things To Do When You're Bored

Sometimes, we all have those days, when there is "nothing to do", and you just want to figure something out. So I thought I'd share my 7 most favourite things to do when I'm bored out of my mind.
1. Read a classic
The classics became great for a reason, and I have personally read quite a few of them. Reading a classic novel will make good use of your time, and besides, telling people you have read one of the greater novels of all time, is usually quite impressive and it makes you seem more cultured. Personally, I recommend The Three Musketeers, Don Quixote or Gulliver's Travels, but if none of those sound interesting, fear not. There are far more great novels out there than just those 3!

2. Clean your closet
For me, as a person that owns a lot of clothes, finding what I want to wear is quite the mission, and often leaves my wardrobe in quite the state of an intense mess. Cleaning your closet will not only make time pass, but it will also make it easier the next time you need something special from your wardrobe.

3. Explore new music
Have you ever made good use of the Discover playlist on Spotify? If you haven't it's a great way to find new bands and songs based on your style, and you can ask your friends what they listen to, or find new music through Google searches. As far as I'm concerned, you can never have too much great music to listen to, and exploring new music can be a very fun experience.

4. Bake
There is nothing as charming as home made cookies, pasterys or cake. The act of baking is perfect for passing time, because you can choose if you want to spend 20 minutes or several hours in the kitchen. Besides, it's very convinient to have some already baked cookies when you have people over!

5. Go out
Speaking of people, remember to spend time with your friends. Or make new ones. Going out, either with old friends or with newfound acquaintances is always an interesting experience, and the best memories are often made with other people. You can never have too many acquaintances, social networks are increadibly important.

6. Try something new
Has it been a while since you did anyhing new? We all need something fresh in our lives from time to time, and when you get bored, it's the perfect opportunity to do something new. It doesn't have to be something big, like going skydiving, you can visit a part of your hometown that you rarely go to, go to a new restaurant or a coffee shop that you've never been to before. Be as adventurous as you want to!

7. Cook something exiting for dinner
Are you one of the many people that tends to get stuck in the habits you create, making one in three meals spaghetti with meatballs? Perfect, because this is the perfect opportunity to break that habit. Sit down with your computer, go to one of the many sites where recepies are displayed and look for something exiting!