Growing up, I believed a lot of crazy myths about periods. I genuinely believed that I shouldn’t go in the ocean during that time of the month because I was more likely to attract sharks. I thought that every time I had my period, I would just want to eat a ton of chocolate (not always true, but sometimes yes, true). I even believed that I couldn’t get pregnant when I had my period.
Insane Period Myths That People Actually Believe Are True
By
Muk Khatri in
Facts
On 18th August 2016
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#1 Periods And Sharks
Yes blood attracts sharks, but when a woman goes into the water, her period blood does not gush out.
#2 Period At The Bakery
This is so untrue, but a great excuse not to bake bread during your period.
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#3 Red-Heads
It might be funny to think that people get their red hair from their mother having conceived during her period, but so outlandish in reality.
#4 Gonorrhea
The only way you contract gonorrhea is to have sex with someone who has the STD, period.
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#5 Public Water Supply
Unless they are bathing it, they can definitely be near the water supply
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#6 Heavy Flow
Wouldn't you rather just wear a super absorbent tampon?
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#7 Wine Into Vinegar
Helpful tip for when you run out of salad dressing. How absurd!
