Nobody hands you a manual for your body. You pick things up from friends and TikTok, and somewhere along the way the important parts get skipped. Then you spend years guessing, and sometimes putting up with pain because nobody told you it wasn’t normal. This Women’s Health Week, here are six things we were rarely taught but should have been.
1. Luteal Phase
So apparently, there is a whole phase of your menstrual cycle where your body decides to make you tired, hungry, irritated, emotional, and down bad without your period even showing signs.
And the only reason some people know about this is because of TikTok!
2. Pelvic Floor
Somewhere between learning what a vagina is and being told not to look at anyone or you’ll get pregnant, teachers skipped the pelvic floor.
Meanwhile, this collection of muscles does quite a lot, from helping with peeing and bowel movements to supporting pelvic organs. They are involved in sexual functions too.
3. STIs
The most they will do is tell you about some types of STIs. They won’t mention what it looks like or how often you should test for it.
Which is why you have people saying things like “I would know if I had an STI.” Based on what? The STI fairy? Some STIs can have no symptoms at all, which is why testing matters.
4. Orgasm
You would think something as important as an orgasm would come with more instructions. Instead, most people get: “You’ll know when it happens.” Wow, very helpful.
Mind you, it involves muscle contractions, changes in heart rate and breathing, and a release of sexual tension. Plus, not everyone orgasms from the same kind of stimulation.
5. Endometriosis
“Bad periods” can become such a normal phrase that people spend years assuming severe pain is simply the price of having a uterus.
If your period regularly keeps you out of school, work, social plans, or sex, the solution is more than “sorry.” It deserves medical attention.
6. Sex Toys
Okay, now you’ve bought a rose toy. You used it with your partner. Then your partner used it with you. Then your friend says, “Can I borrow it?” Absolutely not!
If you’re sharing it between people, sexual fluids and infections can potentially be shared too. It needs to be cleaned properly, and in some cases you even need to use a condom or barrier where appropriate.
You deserve more than vague warnings about STIs, hormones, or something that just feels off. Please ask, learn more, and get tested. You can also talk to TIERs Doctor on WhatsApp: 09139580380
This Women’s Health Week, let’s talk about the things we’re rarely taught but absolutely should know. Drop it in the comments below.
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