In 2013, I underwent robotic surgery to remove my uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. In other words, I had a radical hysterectomy. I was done having kids and my eggs had turned to cysts so it was the way to go.
Every month, a week before my period , cramps from my cervix flow into every bodily crevice. Alongside the pain, my mood drops with a crash. My periods are brutal because of endometriosis – a condition that causes body-wide pain due as endometrial tissue grows outside the womb. The pain is constant beyond bleeding days, and the actual menstruation? Savage. To prepare, I charge my TENS machine (a pain relief device) and electric hot water bottle, and stock up on painkillers. What is free bleeding and why choose it? Free bleeding is the practice of menstruating without using tampons, pads, or other menstrual products to absorb or collect blood. Instead, individuals allow menstrual blood to flow naturally and stain clothing or other surfaces. It’s often associated with rejecting societal taboos around menstruation, promoting body positivity, or advocating for environmental sustainability by avoiding disposable products. Some use i...
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