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Yes I'm giving my uterus a pep talk. Poling at that time of the month takes a HUGE toll on my body. My skin is more sensitive, I feel sluggish and heavy, and I unfortunately get rather painful cramps.
Any female athletes have any tips for dealing with this? One week a month is ALOT of time to be training at a reduced level wehhhh.
DoctorPitt
"GET YOUR HEAD IM THE GAME UTERUS, WE GOT COMBOS TO PULL"
DDud
Impressive strength!
Pixelcake2D
Amazing work! I use to pole, and doing it on my period was the absolute worst!! Though I found fruit smoothies, especially ones with (1/2)
Pixelcake2D
Bananas or pineapple really helped energy levels and reduced cramps. Also avoid gassy foods like beans / broccoli / onions ... (2/2)
thrashingcows
BendItLikeBianca
Another edit! This Video is slightly sped up sorry I forgot to say! I was too slow for my Instagram reel music haha.
KawaiiTwat
Perma birth control is my only suggestion. You just skip the "free week" pills and keep crunching. No periods, no cramps, no cancer risks.
LadyMoto
Motorcycle endurance racer here; 1) use the menstrual cup 2) electrolytes are key 3) hydrate 4) eat softer foods (think soup) during
MuttMinder
Raspberry leaf tea.
RyokuKun
@OP in this direction - I am male but have 3 moms (dont ask), 2 sisters, a fiance, and a daughter. CAFFEINE!! Whether it tea, coffee, soda.
Metaphoria
A hormonal IUD (birth control) can reduce the intensity of periods (and cramps) or stop them altogether. Not sure about other symptoms tho
princessswan
I got one for years, but they return and feel completely shitty during those days, plus get cysts :,)
mplslov3ly
I agree. Ive had Mirena for four years now. I don't get periods! Mine used to be heavy, crampy and miserable.
IWasGoingToMakeEspresso
Same. I’m supposed to get mine replaced next year. I’m already dreading having that procedure again, but it’s so worth it.
IntelligenceWithoutAmbition
About to do my replacement in the next few weeks. Worst/best day feels.
IWasGoingToMakeEspresso
Good luck! It’ll be over soon.
ericaleak
I always admire anyone who can do this. I would rip my skin, slide down the pole and bash my head. Such a skilful exercise.
EpilatorAlligatorBothReduceGrowth
When I got waxed on my period I took 2 paracetamol 15 minutes before the appointment, helped loads. It’s better to accept that as a woman
EpilatorAlligatorBothReduceGrowth
/2 you will have that week that is harder.
KoomValley
I have a female partner (non-binary, but has periods) who is an athlete and I asked them. They suggested some caffeine about half an hour 1/
KoomValley
Before training. Maybe like a half cup of coffee. It *should* help with the cramps and pain, but you have to balance the period shits 2/
KoomValley
With that. Sadly, they had no suggestions about the OTHER period symptoms other than Kotex having a line of athletic tampons. 3/3
UserguyMcMister
GroteB
https://nos.nl/artikel/2456984-leerdam-na-unieke-zege-open-over-menstruatieklachten-je-wordt-onzeker
GroteB
Dutch speedskater wins big despite heavy menstruation.
wiertje
Not an athlete however not eating dairy nor sugar makes me feels a lot better during my period. You look great btw
Verbodentoegang
Steam-room maybe, idk for some it’s this and for others it’s that ?!?
jeips
spouse has horrible endomitriosis. monthly cycles suck. on her 40th bday she's gifting herself a hystorectomy to hopefully help
SafiYourVulcanFriend
This was what finally worked for me. 2 years ago now and it's one of the best things I've ever done.
tentacularfleshscape
Yeeterus
mwoodman
OK I’ve been laughing at this comment for like the last minute. Thank you.
polarbearbaby
LexDel
I know it's not a solution for every woman, but going on and IUD helped A TON! 0 periods, cramps, mood swings, NOTHING! PS you're amazing!
Shortstack1357
Guys talk to their junk, i figured girls go the same. Gotta build that relationship.
mooncactus
I practice Kung Fu and the monthly struggle is REAL- I find that what helps the most is lots of water, electrolytes and paracetamol.
usernamesarealreadytaken
There are ways to not have any periods on several birth control methods. Talk to your Dr if interested.
SmittyShmee
My wife has recently found that extra Almonds during that time help reduce symptoms. Keep up the good work, you're killing it.
FishieStardust
Do you oil or powder your skin beforehand? I can just feel the bruise of my skin being caught and dragging over the pole. Amazing job btw!
noReallyIamPrincessBob
Ibuprofen. It does more for menstrual cramping than just a pain killer.
BendItLikeBianca
Yep I work in pharmacy! Very covered in terms of medicine use hahaha
fartingsparrow
Works even better if you start taking ibprofin preemptively a few days before you have cramps
Cat0fTheCanals
Yeah. All I had in the house last night was a paracetamol/codeine combination and it still didn't really do anything. Need to get ibruprofen
ConvalescentCrow
Always take with food though. Gastritis is no joke.
noReallyIamPrincessBob
True that! It will eat a hole in your belly if used indiscriminately.
LeftRightThere
Are those grippy socks like the kind they give you in hospitals?
BendItLikeBianca
Just regular socks haha
alcaray
Love the pole tricks but who is Miss Filly?
BendItLikeBianca
Very prominent aussie poler, search miss filly on Instagram :) she's a powerhouse
newcarscent
I am not a female NOR an athlete, but if this is you feeling sluggish then major props! Also, I need to hit the gym
rangerdood
Video appears to have been sped up a bit.
BendItLikeBianca
Yes! You're actually correct I forgot to mention, I sped it up for Instagram reels because I was so slow I exceeded a minute ? haha
rangerdood
My comment was not meant to be derogatory in any way, I just noticed the video was a little jerky. Apparently others thought I was jerky.
BendItLikeBianca
I guess the comment could be easy to misinterpret for being jerky. I didn't take it that way and actually appreciated the reminder ?
Quarantane
After you hit it, you should try going inside, I hear there's equipment in there you can use to exercise with. Never been myself though.
shankelstoff
It's actuality pretty nice once you use the equipment proficiently. Try it! :)
newcarscent
If I hit the equipment, is there anything inside there? Is it a Russian nesting doll situation?
Evillairforrent
I hit the gym too. They even gave me money. I'm goin' back next week!
sehven
As a guy, I can't imagine. I feel like I'd be a baby and just hide in a blanket every time until it went away.
PimpinKen
The 'trying channel on youtube did a great video on guys getting hit with a "period pain simulator." Worth a watch.
PimpinKen
TRY channel. Damn autocorrect
norwad
BendItLikeBianca
Sorry I should probably add, I currently have a Mirena after being checked for endometriosis. It has helped but I still get regular 1/?
captainfakeypants
Shit, if you still bleed with a Mirena then you are probably in for a rough ride all the way to menopause. Ibuprofen, I guess?
BendItLikeBianca
Menstruation. Before this, I was on the pill and cycling my pills would work for 3 weeks before I started getting breakthrough bleeding 1/?
BendItLikeBianca
So its not really an option sadly. There's nothing I can do to stop it. I've talked to my Dr about that. I do understand the importance 3/?
BendItLikeBianca
Of rest, but loosing 1 week out of 4 every month is ALOT and I rely alot on moving my body for my mental health so I'd rather not take 4/5
BendItLikeBianca
The whole week if possible :)
Bananasandwiches42
@OP During my time of time of the month I just prey I don’t sneeze lest I release the kraken. ??
ChocolateCookieAndFudge
I get so gassy I'm worried the USA will invade.
CarlottaVonSprockett
I always get stuck in longwinded conversations right when I need to rush to the bathroom, and I can’t think of a way to end them, so I /1
CarlottaVonSprockett
end up with blood everywhere. I should just start being more explicit about it and maybe people will leave me alone. 2/2
sehven
Hey, no, yeah that's super interesting and all but I just heard my Aunt Flo is visiting so I'ma go.
Bananasandwiches42
Surfing the crimson wave.
Bananasandwiches42
Sometimes you just have to blunt! Be like “hey either we talk or it’s about to look like a crime scene in here!” Just putting it out there.
CarlottaVonSprockett
I agree logically. I’m not sure I could ever be bold enough to say it though haha.
shimmerkitten
Have you tried "I must go, Gondor calls for aid"? It baffles people enough so they shut up, which is exactly what you need!
CarlottaVonSprockett
That’s perfect. I love it.
Twosteps7
I have dumb question if you don't mind. Sometimes you climb the pole (grip?), other times you spin laterally around the poll (glide?)...
Twosteps7
...and typically you do each with different body parts having contact with the pole. How do you avoid friction burns when you are gliding?
Twosteps7
I assume lubricants are a no go, because then you'd risk slipping when gripping the pole? Is there a technique/science behind this?
BendItLikeBianca
Valid questions! Is this all in reference to this one video? The pole is set to static (it does NOT freely rotate) I use my hands and 1/?
BendItLikeBianca
And momentum to generate the 'spin' I have to loosen my grip ever so slightly to spin as well as using a 'opening a jam jar' movement 2/?
BendItLikeBianca
With my hands to rotate my body aerially. I have to loosen off my grip abit to allow the rotation. Yes there is alot of friction on the 3/?
BendItLikeBianca
Skin, can't use lubricant as you'll slide off. You can use a kind of tack spray/rub if you're skin is dry and slidy but I was fine here. 4/?
BendItLikeBianca
Your skin conditions to the friction after awhile and it doesn't hurt anymore :)