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Several guys cringe or feel queasy at the thought and talk of women’s menstrual cycles, and that’s just sad.

6 ways to be an amazing boyfriend when your girl is on her period | Pulse Nigeria

Ayoola Adetayo

<h2>Several guys cringe or feel queasy at the thought and talk of women’s menstrual cycles, and that’s just sad.</h2>

It’s sad because as guys, you can’t forever hide from the subject, especially if you intend to marry a woman, or if you are already in a relationship with one.

During their monthly flow, women have been known to have mood swings [This is not limited to just five days in a month though. Stay woke, guys.

They’ve also been known to feel irritable, uncomfortable (especially those that suffer terrible cramps), hormonal shifts, some become hyperactive, some get so sluggish, super horny, angry, immobile and on and on.

While you are supposed to be a great boyfriend/husband at every point, these five [give or take] days require a little extra effort to make her comfortable and happy.

Some women get overly emotional when they are on their period. This is the best time to pamper her [Credit: xoNecole]

So below, with help and recommendation from women, we list six great ways to pamper your wife/girlfriend and be her champ when she has&nbsp;cramps.

Or tampons or menstrual cups or whatever she uses. Know the size, the brand your girl likes. Buy for her ahead of that time of the month, without being asked.

You actually can’t mess this one up. It often shows whether you care or not.

Be great when your woman is on her period. You just have to be.

A happy couple in their kitchen, cooking.

<h3>2. Become comfortable with the idea</h3>

If you are a guy that still gets freaked out or give disgusted facial expressions when women bring up menstruation talk, you need to look for a way to get used to the idea.

It’s all natural and the last thing your babe wants is for you to be acting childish like that.

Become comfortable with it. You actually should be worried for her if she does not do it. That’s how absolutely necessary it is.

ALSO READ: <a href="http://www.pulse.ng/relationships/loving-a-partner-with-acts-of-service-as-their-love-language-id7151030.html">What to do when your partner likes acts of service</a>

Both on Twitter and Instagram where a little survey was conducted about the subject of this article, almost all the women who commented asked that food should be brought to them.

“Buy me ice cream, buy me shawarma, cook for me and make me eat even if I don't want to,” says Twitter user, Omotola.

“Lots and lots of food…” requests Naomi, another Twitter user.

"Buy me food,” adds Lolah June.

For some, feeding the people they love is a real thing for them. Not necessarily acts of service, but specifically feeding them with healthy food they like. [Credit: Shutterstock]

So, there you have it guys, make sure you get your girl food when she’s on her period. You might want to consider not buying her sugary foods though, except she specifically requests. Eating sugary stuff on periods have been said to worsen cramps.

Women like belly rubs when they are on their periods. Aanu on Instagram, among many others, says “Pat her back, rub her tummy if you can”

Lolah June adds on Twitter that while on her period, she would love her man to “rub my stomach and my back” but he has to “stop immediately I ask him to.”

Also, you have to learn when to talk to her and when to leave her alone.

If she likes period sex, that is one thing you would have to consider doing. [Credit: Bustle]

A couple's intimacy can be boosted by the consumption of spicy foods [Credit: Bustle]

Whether you feel weird about this or not, <a href="http://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/beauty-health/would-you-have-period-sex-with-your-partner-id7139177.html">period sex</a> is a thing and in fact, some women have been known to get so bloody horny [no puns intended] when on their periods than on normal days.

This is a sensitive issue though, and whether to indulge her during that period is something you will both have to work about between yourselves.

“If the guy is down for that, why not?” asks Kehinde.

You will be required to be sensitive to her moods, her needs and her desires. [Source: LovePanky]

Sad woman after a breakup [Source: LovePanky]

“Check up like every time to confirm no pain, just be extra sweet.” Tola, an Instagram user says.

“Know the details of her period. Like be able to tell when her next period will be, what she does to ease her pain and all,” Tosin adds.

“He should just be available. Stay beside her to keep her company (no excessive talk though) it pisses. Just let her feel at peace even in her woman storm,” Pheyi writes.

All in all, guys, while most of the things listed here apply to almost every woman, there are still little variations and moderation tailor-suited to your babe that you need to ask and learn from her.

How to be an amazing boyfriend when your girl is on her period [Credit: DAN]

6 ways to be an amazing boyfriend when your girl is on her period

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