Women enjoy a monthly visit from around the ages of 13 to 50. This unwelcome friend brings with it a whole host of troubles, from stained bedding, outbreaks of acne, to a sudden rise in your chocolate grocery bill.
True, some remain quite unaffected by it, whilst others turn into snarling pitbulls, able to take offence at the most innocuous of comments.
But whether or not we need a blog about this is quite another matter entirely.
When this first came to my attention my initial reaction was that of incredulity and laughter, but having perused it, I have to say I've changed my mind.
Though the concept may seem to be social networking for PMT'ers, the actuality is a lot more light-hearted than that. Browsing through re:Cycling you'll see a collection of entertaining YouTube videos, showcasing ridiculous adverts (remember that Bodyform jingle from the nineties? Who in their right mind would wear white on a rag-day?) and intelligently deconstructing it:
There are sections dedicated to the latest news in birth control pills, smart studies of the use of blood in film, and the whole site serves to debunk the notion that when you're on a period you become a second class citizen. So you want more chocolate- so what? You're still a functioning human being and the fact that society relegates you to a 'hormonal' level should be addressed.
What I really like about the site is that it addresses all those things you're slightly to embarrassed to ask, and with sass and snarkiness that makes you wonder what was so bad about the questions. Much like Charlotte Roche's novel Wetlands brought anal sex and hemorrhoids out of the bathroom, re:Cycling aims to make you feel proud and confident about your cycle- and not bat an eyelid when discussing discharge.
It's important you stay informed about your body and what relates to it, and it's about time there was a site that kept you informed. The entertainment value is just a welcome bonus.