For most women, menstruation is just a fact of life that comes with living in our bodies (that we don’t really love). So why is talking about our periods or menstrual cycles something society has made women feel like we should be embarrassed about? Why is it that when girls have to go to the bathroom on their period, we feel the need to hide our tampons? RELATED: Why You Get Leg Pain During Your Period? How To Get Rid Of Cramps For Good Is it because we worry about looking weird or gross? Making it known that our body is functioning normally should not be that big of a deal, period. So in celebration of (or at least in recognition of) getting your period month after month (after month after month), we’ve collected 40 of the best period quotes, jokes, and funny sayings about menstruation to make going through this time of the month a little less frustrating.

40 Best Funny Period Quotes About Menstruation to Make You Laugh

1. “Periods are ridiculous. I shouldn’t be punished for not being pregnant.” — Unknown

Why are periods so hard?

2. “Menstruation. Menopause. Mental breakdowns. Notice how all women’s problems begin with men.” — Unknown

Coincidence? I think not!

3. “Maybe if period pain burned calories, it’d be worth it.” — Unknown

If there were a plus side to having your period.

4. “Why you’re bad*ss. Because you can bleed for a week straight without dying.” — Unknown

We, women, are freaking cool.

5. “Yes, I am on my period. No, that doesn’t mean that my anger is irrational.” — Unknown

Don’t downplay my emotions. PMS is a real thing.

Suspicious…

7. “My uterus is shedding and I will not hesitate to stab you.” — Unknown

Stress is high during that time of the month.

8. “I respect whoever allowed women into the military. Girl on period + gun = unstoppable.” — Unknown

Truer words were never spoken.

9. “Periods. Of all things, why blood? Why can’t it be like…fairy dust or something?” — Unknown

Why can’t we feel magical on our periods instead of like we’re dying?

10. “Cramps…more like angry little ninjas inside you trying to kill you.” — Unknown

What’s that all about? RELATED: 24 Hilarious Quotes To Help You Laugh Away Painful Period Cramps

11. “Do you ever start your period and think, ‘well, that explains a lot’.” — Unknown

The pre-symptoms are some of the worst.

12. “Ow. My vagina is falling off. I’m going to die. Wow, this is dumb. There goes a pair of my cutest underwear. I’m going to kill myself. Why wasn’t I born a boy?” — Unknown

So many bad things happen.

13. “PMS: Prepare to Meet Satan.” — Unknown

I knew it stood for something different.

14. “Stressed because period is a week late, period is a week late because of stress?” — Unknown

An endless cycle.

15. “No! Of course, cramps don’t hurt! It’s just my body laying a freaking egg and if it doesn’t get used, my body will just RIP down the wall inside me. No big deal.” — Unknown

Why do people assume that periods are not a big deal?

16. “Me when my doctor wants me to completely strip: ‘I have my period’.” — Unknown

Nerves are a real thing.

17. “Boy: ‘psh! how bad can a period be? So what, you got cramps?’ Girl: ‘how about you let me stab your stomach 100 times and let you bleed out and make you walk around like everything is perfectly fine.’” — Unknown

They will never understand.

18. “Dear tampon commercial, when I’m on my period, I don’t wear a white bikini or do a backflip. Sincerely, real women.” — Unknown

True, they’re never realistic.

19. “Dear tampon and pad companies, please make your items quieter to open. Sincerely, the whole bathroom who now knows I’m on my period. Thank you.” — Unknown

They’re really trying to expose us like that.

20. “Can’t find my phone or keys, but I always manage to find the tampon that wants to magically jump out of my purse at the worst possible time.” — Unknown

They always appear when we don’t need them are nowhere to be found when we do. RELATED: ‘Man Periods’ Are Real —​ How To Know If A Guy You Love Has Irritable Male Syndrome​

21. “I threw a tampon (still in the package) into a crowd of teenage boys just to watch them scream and run in separate directions.” — Unknown

Silly boys.

22. “Why don’t they put prizes in your tampon box? Like, your period sucks…here’s 50% off Ben & Jerry’s you cranky b*tch.” — Unknown

We’ve earned a little prize.

23. “Tampon commercial, detergent commercial, maxi pad commercial, Windex commercial - you’d think all women do is clean and bleed.” — Unknown

We’re good for other stuff!

24. “Dear Spongebob, you live in Bikini Bottom and you’re super absorbent? Sincerely, you’re a tampon.” — Unknown

He’s been called out.

25. “Who lit the fuse on your tampon?” — Unknown

That’s what it feels like sometimes.

26. “If your girl is on her period: don’t argue with her, bring her food, watch movies with her, make her something to eat, RUB HER TUMMY, make her laugh, lay down with her, hold her in your arms, massage her, don’t say ’ew’, handle her mood swings, understand she’s in pain.” — Unknown

Spoil her! She needs it.

27. “Period problems: Falling asleep in white sheets and waking up on a Japanese flag.” — Unknown

Any woman who has experienced an unexpected period can relate.

28. “If I get my period on my wedding day, I’m calling the wedding off.” — Unknown

When your period is unpredictable and you’re trying to plan around it.

29. “When I’m on my period: Person: ‘hey’ Me: ‘Can you shut up?’” — Unknown

Don’t even try talking to me at this point.

30. “Guys that are grossed out by girls getting their periods are lame. I’m sure your mother was praying to get hers but got you instead, tragic.” — Unknown

It’s natural! Don’t be afraid. RELATED: Period Flu? What It Really Means If You Have Flu-Like Symptoms Before Your Period

31. “Girls have periods, cramps, babies, and everything else. The least a guy could do is text us first.” — Unknown

They owe us at least that much.

32. “Periods are red, I’m feeling blue, screw you hormones, Mother Nature, I hate you.” — Unknown

Such a sweet poem.

33. “I was watching tv and started crying. When my brother asked why I was crying I yell, ‘my uterus is crying blood, so I am crying tears’ he just slowly walked out of the room.” — Unknown

Poor friends and families.

34. “I could hate you more than anything else in the world, but if your period soaks through your pants, I got your back girl.” — Unknown

Girls gotta stick together.

35. “Just because you have your period, doesn’t mean you get to be a b-tch.’ ‘Oh okay. Just because you have a dick, doesn’t mean you can be one.’” — Unknown

He needs to realize his place.

36. “What’s a period? Uterus wants a baby. A person doesn’t have a baby. Uterus wants revenge.” — Unknown

It’s a love-hate relationship. Mostly hate.

37. “Do you ever start crying about something and then the next day you get your period and you’re like I knew I wasn’t a weak ss btch!” — Unknown

Never doubt yourself!

38. “Dear guys, If you know that your girl is on her period, bring her pizza or fries or ice cream or any food you know she likes. It’ll make her happy in her most crappy days of the month.” — Unknown

Be there for her.

39. “My tampon string was hanging out of my bathing suit. my boyfriend pulled at it thinking it was a thread from my bathing suit and publicly ripped out my tampon.” — Unknown

Oh yikes. Educate this man.

40. “If you’re not on your period right now, just take a moment to appreciate it.” — Unknown

Love the time you have. RELATED: 18 Hilarious Period Memes To Get You Through Hell Week​ Hayley Small is a writer who focuses on pop culture, religion and relationship topics.

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