Imagine being a guest at your boyfriend’s house and being told you can’t flush the toilet during your period. That’s the situation one woman found herself in when she stayed with her boyfriend’s family for New Year’s. Her period arrived earlier than expected, and the heavy flow made it impossible to follow the family’s bizarre request. What ensued was a series of awkward encounters and a growing rift between the couple. Let’s dive into this uncomfortable tale…
Unexpected Period at Boyfriend’s House

The Heavy Flow Struggle

The ‘Loud’ Bathroom Incident

Awkward Apologies

Uncomfortable Compromise?

The Sister Comparison

Standing Her Ground

The Downstairs Toilet Solution

Stairs Too Loud? ♀️

The Argument

Wanting to Go Home

Leaving Early

The Breakup

Apologies and Guilt

Standing Up for Herself

A Period of Conflict and Misunderstanding
In the end, our heroine stood up for herself and broke up with her boyfriend after a series of uncomfortable encounters at his family’s house. While he apologized for the situation, he still didn’t understand why it was such a big deal for her. She felt humiliated and unsupported during a difficult time, and ultimately, the relationship couldn’t survive the strain. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Creepy and controlling situation at BF’s house. Stay comfortable.

Insensitive boyfriend prioritizes parents over girlfriend’s needs

Educate him in private by leaving a ‘monthly murder scene’

NTA. Supportive comment and informative facts about endometriosis.

Periods are tough, but hiding them is tougher. Stand your ground

Boyfriend’s family rude about period. You’re NTA, they are

NTA comment: Setting boundaries in relationships

Host/guest dynamic flipped. NTA for wanting comfort at boyfriend’s house

Dump him! Period shaming is not okay. You’re NTA.

Standing up for herself, she’s better off without him.
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Commenter expresses shock and confusion at bizarre bathroom request

NTA suggests a simple solution with humor

Period horror story sparks concern and disgust

Period shaming? Can’t hide it, can’t hold it. What now? ♀️

Hiding period at boyfriend’s house, dad needs earplugs. NTA wins.

Supportive comment receives no replies in period shaming story

Challenge accepted! A witty revenge for period-shaming boyfriend.
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Partner’s family’s behavior is a red flag.

Hygiene should never be off limits in a relationship

Don’t tolerate disrespectful partners. You deserve better.

Commenter sympathizes with woman’s situation and suggests revenge prank.

Toilet paper or not, hiding periods is ridiculous

Period shaming at boyfriend’s house? NTA, bad manners from family.

Insensitive boyfriend’s family makes woman hide period

Women’s bladder control underwear can be a discreet solution

Boyfriend’s bathroom rules are insane. NTA for hiding period.

Dump the spineless boyfriend, find a man who respects you

Boyfriend’s parents have absurd ‘house rules’, NTA for hiding period

BF’s bathroom habits are not universal. NTA for hiding period.

Dump him! Immature boyfriend and difficult in-laws.

Toilet trouble at boyfriend’s house. No flushing allowed

Period-shaming at boyfriend’s house? NTA. Explanation and boundaries needed.

Assertive response to period-shaming boyfriend and his roommate

NTA. Dump him like a period sh!t


Dealing with strict parents during periods. NTA wins.

NTA. Boyfriend’s parents are inconsiderate and unfair.
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Period shaming is outdated. Boyfriend’s ignorance is not bliss.

Commenter sympathizes with woman’s ex and criticizes family’s behavior.

Controlling BF’s family shames woman for natural bodily function

Controlling family lacks basic understanding of female anatomy. NTA.

Dump him! Period shaming is not okay.

Period shaming? Not the a**hole. Petty revenge? Maybe.


Guest’s medical needs should be respected, not ridiculed. NTA.

Boyfriend’s controlling family is a red flag

Boyfriend’s overbearing parents force girlfriend to hide her period


Red flags and f-bombs: Time to end this relationship


Period shaming and bathroom restrictions? Boyfriend’s family are AHs.

Break up with him, his parents don’t respect your needs

Periods are natural, education is key. Heavy flow struggles shared.
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Commenter criticizes family’s hygiene and advises getting a hotel room. NTA

Don’t settle for unreasonable expectations. Find someone understanding

User sympathizes with commenter’s bad experience at boyfriend’s house

Loud toilet flush? Get a new one or thicker door!

Controlling behavior over a natural bodily function is unacceptable
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Boyfriend’s ridiculous bathroom rules cause guest discomfort

Empathy wins! Understanding menstrual pain is crucial

“Terrifying” situation as woman hides period at boyfriend’s house. #NTA

Not the a**hole, but what’s the story behind this?

Dump him! One big red flag. NTA.

Father needs noise machine to respect girlfriend’s privacy. NTA

Period struggles at boyfriend’s house. NTA but bloody mess.

Commenter finds situation disgusting with multiple ‘yuk’ reactions.
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Avoid crazy families.

Period shaming? Talk to his mom and sister for support

Guest shamed for having period at boyfriend’s house

Respect for bodily autonomy and sleep hygiene. NTA wins.

Period shaming at boyfriend’s house, NTA but his family is

Family’s entitlement over company is embarrassing. NTA.

Breaking up with toxic family. Good riddance!

Period shaming is unacceptable, NTA for feeling uncomfortable

Commenter supports woman’s right to privacy during her period

Boyfriend’s parents are a red flag, NTA for hiding period

Noisy boyfriend’s family? NTA for hiding period sounds.

Period shaming and ignorance. NTA for standing up.

Father’s irrational fear of flushing toilet causes conflict

Dump the immature idiot and his horrible family

Toxic bathroom rules? Not the a**hole for leaving

Period shaming? Not okay. Supportive comments for the win!

Boyfriend’s family has absurd bathroom rules, he won’t stand up.

Dealing with unreasonable parents and period blood in toilets. NTA

Not the a**hole for having a period, period

Dump the boyfriend and his family

Dump him! NTA for wanting a more supportive partner.

Toddler mistakes unflushed period blood for injury

Don’t be a bad host! Let your guests use the toilet

Guest criticized for using bathroom normally at boyfriend’s house

Confusing comment with no replies

Commenter expresses disbelief and frustration towards boyfriend’s period request.

Sassy reply shuts down boyfriend’s period-shaming.

Periods vs. house rules: when biology wins.

Questioning cisgender men’s behavior. Not the a-hole.
