This “Dear Men Writers” thread points out common mistakes male writers make when writing female characters. It’s no secret that sometimes male authors describe women in super weird and sexist ways. This creates awkward, unrealistic female characters that other men often buy into. Women are getting annoyed at this and some have come together to compile this open letter to men writers. From the realities of periods to the functionality of high heels, these ladies cover a wide range of topics and correcting many misconceptions:
(via: Bored Panda)
Based on experiences of a number of women I’ve known, if your period cramps are, as mentioned above, more painful than labour then it may be advisable to talk to your doctor about endometriosis. A lot of women go through years, decades even, of pain undiagnosed because their doctor didn’t consider it and so didn’t check for it. It might not be that, but it’s worth ruling it out.