Boyfriend Jokes About Girlfriend’s Period Timing: Who’s Right in This Explosive Argument?

Picture this: you’ve been dating your boyfriend for almost three years, and you’re on birth control. You have a little bit of flexibility when it comes to scheduling your period, and you mention to your boyfriend when you’ll be starting it. He then makes a ‘joke’ about you having your period at a more ‘convenient’ time for him. But it doesn’t stop there! When you try to explain your own period, he accuses you of ‘mansplaining’ and calls you mean. Let’s dive into this explosive argument and see who’s right!

Scheduling Periods: A Joke Gone Wrong?

The ‘Joke’ That Started It All

Not the First Time He’s Made This ‘Joke’

The ‘Joke’ Continues

Beating a Dead Horse?

The Period Length Debate Begins

Enough is Enough!

Accusations Fly ️

Demanding Apologies ‍♀️

Refusing Responsibility? ‍♀️

Apology Standoff

Missing the Point?

Just Giving His Opinion?

Period Timing Battle: Who’s Right in This Heated Argument?

So, let’s recap this fiery dispute: our heroine is on birth control and has some flexibility in scheduling her period. She mentions her period timing to her boyfriend, who then ‘jokes’ about her having it at a more ‘convenient’ time for him. When she tries to explain her own period, he accuses her of ‘mansplaining’ and calls her mean. They’re now locked in an apology standoff, with neither side willing to budge. He doesn’t seem to understand what is wrong with his joke, and she’s left wondering if she’s in the wrong. ‍♀️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA calls out boyfriend for mansplaining and gaslighting about periods.

Girlfriend shuts down boyfriend’s mansplaining of her period timing.

Boyfriend mansplains girlfriend’s period, called out for immaturity.

Don’t let him gaslight you. You’re not the problem here.

Boyfriend makes insensitive period joke, throws tantrum when called out. NTA.

Girlfriend stands up for herself against mansplaining and name-calling.

NTA defends herself against gaslighting and manipulation by her boyfriend

Boyfriend’s ignorance-fueled tantrum: girlfriend not in the wrong.

Boyfriend’s insensitive period joke causes justified anger and frustration.

Dump his a**. He knows nothing about respect or equality.

Period timing argument resolved with a nice correction. NTA.

Boyfriend’s ‘joke’ about period timing reveals manipulative and abusive behavior.

Girlfriend stands up for herself and her bodily autonomy.

Girlfriend defends herself against boyfriend’s insensitive period joke.

Girlfriend stands up for herself and shuts down mansplaining boyfriend.

NTA. Men love to explain things to women, even when unnecessary.

Dump the boyfriend, he’s gaslighting and mansplaining about periods.

Girlfriend defends herself against insensitive boyfriend’s period joke.

NTA. Boyfriend needs to learn what mansplaining means. ‍♂️

GF shuts down BF’s mansplaining of her period. NTA wins.

Boyfriend mansplains girlfriend’s reproductive health, refuses to apologize first. ‍♀️

Boyfriend mansplains periods, but commenter calls him out. #NTA

When the tables turn: a witty response to mansplaining accusation

Curious about BC use and health risks, NTA comment stands out.

Gaslighting and blame-shifting, boyfriend ignores girlfriend’s hormonal BC concerns.

Periods are not convenient for anyone, NTA for bleeding.

Period syncing solidarity and calling out mansplaining. NTA wins.

Skipping periods on birth control: NTA’s advice and boyfriend’s immaturity.

Girlfriend explains mansplaining periods to clueless boyfriend

Confusion over boyfriend’s period joke sparks NTA response.

A woman calls out mansplaining and demands respect.

Joke about period timing leads to explosive argument – both at fault

Clarification on menstrual cycle and contraception, informative

NTA. Boyfriend invalidates girlfriend’s pain and gaslights her. Leave him.

NTA. Boyfriend mansplains period timing to girlfriend.

Partner’s ignorance about periods is better than insensitivity. NTA.

Flip the script and make him see his ignorance.

Periods are not universal, NTA for calling out boyfriend’s ignorance.

NTA commenter calls out insufferable mansplaining boyfriend

Birth control and weight loss shorten periods, partner understands. NTA.

NTA shuts down mansplaining accusation and name-calling in argument.

Red flag alert: name-calling in relationships is not okay

Girl shuts down mansplaining boyfriend, wins NTA argument

NTA: Commenter defends woman’s menstrual cycle against mansplaining boyfriend.

Period shaming is not cool. NTA for standing up.

Boyfriend suggests girlfriend should schedule her period, internet outraged.

Boyfriend lacks empathy and respect for girlfriend’s period experience. NTA.

Dump the man and have peace during your crimson tide

NTA comment gets straight to the point

NTA comment calls out gaslighting and mansplaining behavior.

Girlfriend receives support to break up with gaslighting boyfriend

Boyfriend’s insensitive joke sparks NTA response from commenter.

Girlfriend corrects boyfriend about her own body, NTA wins

Girlfriend shuts down ignorant boyfriend’s period joke.

Periods can’t be mansplained. Boyfriend was trying to control. NTA

Girlfriend calls out boyfriend for mansplaining her own period length.

BF accused GF of being mean, but he’s the immature one

Woman shares her experience with period and male birth control.

Period horror stories unite in solidarity against insensitive boyfriend

Boyfriend’s tasteless joke about girlfriend’s period sparks argument. NTA.

Period mansplaining? Not cool. NTA for setting him straight.

Partner’s behavior is abusive and manipulative. NTA.

Educating your partner about periods is important. NTA.