Something I..errm...'borrowed' from my sis....

Guide to Surviving Your Girlfriend's Period

1. Reply all her smses ASAP. Cranky women are anxious women. So, chop chop, regardless of how benign or trivial her sms may seem.

2. Do not suggest things which you cannot or do not want to do for her. For example, when she is crampy, do not suggest that she get a massage unless you are willing to see her to actually give her one.

3. Do not even attempt to get into an argument with her. You'll be amazed what twelve hours of non stop bleeding can do to your normally sedate girlfriend.

4. Brace yourself for extreme bitchiness. Why? See reason above.

5. In relation to that, prepare yourself to get your ego trashed cos when she is fired up, she'll bring up every itsy bitsy thing you've done wrong.

6. Don't even mention sex in any shape or form. DON'T EVER.

7. We have a reason to be pretty darned emotional - that could have been a potential child which is draining out of us, you know how broody us women can get.

8. Don't even try to pretend you know what we're going through. Unless you've ever felt like sticking a vacuum cleaner up you to suck your innards out to stop the pain... I don't think so.

9. Tampons and pads do not constitute thoughtful presents.

10. Most importantly, NEVER neglect her. Be the perfect gentleman and remind her how much you adore her. Trust me, she needs it.