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3 Ways To Keep Your PMS From Pushing Him Away

Dreading that time of the month? He probably is, too. Make it easier on him with these tips for softening the cyclic sungit.
Posted on February 24, 2010 12:00 am by Brooke Le Poer Trench
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3 Ways To Keep Your PMS From Pushing Him Away

Premenstrual syndrome can be a real pain sometimes (pun intended). Besides making you grumpy, irritable, and downright insufferable when you’re about to ride the crimson wave, your poor boyfriend usually has to bear the brunt of your hormone-induced hostility.

Give him a break! Go easy on your guy by following Cosmo’s tips for handling your PMS.

1. Soften The Blow

“The mood swings and physical discomfort generally set in a week before your period arrives,” says Los Angeles ob-gyne Lisa Masterson. So in that time, avoid stressful events, try exercising to relieve symptoms, and take time out to relax.

2. Educate Your Man

Of course, guys don’t get what the big deal is with PMS—they don’t feel it. “You need to explain what’s going on with your body, minus the gory details,” says Dr. Masterson. For instance, if he knows you’re bloated and aching, he won’t feel rejected when you don’t want him all over you.

3. Don’t Make Him The Enemy

It’s the hormones making you crazy, not him. So rather than pushing him away, show him how to comfort you. “If a back rub would save your life, ask for one,” says Dr. Masterson. Or if you’re craving chocolate cake, splurge on the calories together.

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sexy_lola

23. mee too, I can be such a b!@#$ before and after thanks!!!
May 16, 2010 at 12:53 am report abuse
tin-pinkypot

22. This is my major problem.. even my family is affected with my PMS. Tnx! That answers my problem.
May 07, 2010 at 12:28 pm report abuse
kgtiu87

21. Finally, a solution for women who scare their boyfriends away via the deadly PMS!:)
April 22, 2010 at 01:40 am report abuse
hazelnutzy

20. Aww. this has always been my problem. :P
April 20, 2010 at 12:51 pm report abuse
milaniecandido

19. READING COSMO EVERYDAY IS MY IE...HOPE THIS ARTICLES WILL BENEFIT EVERY EACH LADY OF THE DECADES...BECAUSE IT IS A GIFT OF LOVELY LIFE TO ME..KEEP ON COMING CIAO!
March 27, 2010 at 04:06 pm report abuse
lalabong

18. open communication is a must!
March 22, 2010 at 07:46 am report abuse
lalabong

17. tell your man that you have para di ka na nya kulitin.
March 17, 2010 at 12:29 pm report abuse
mary_ann_lei

16. Just drink meds!
March 15, 2010 at 12:30 am report abuse
katiyay0624

15. my bf knows about my pms. our last trip to boracay (feb 19-22), i had my period. he was so patient with me. that is why i love him more.
March 12, 2010 at 09:54 pm report abuse
mary_ann_lei

14. Learn to handle PMS! Drink meds!
March 12, 2010 at 12:00 pm report abuse
Santori01

13. Hahaha.. my guy knows na when im having my PMS.. he adjust for me:)
March 11, 2010 at 10:09 pm report abuse
lalabong

12. Educate your man is the best tip ever. Im 100% sure if your man loves you he'll understand.
March 06, 2010 at 10:42 pm report abuse
heyah=)

11. I've never experienced PMS yet too.. :)I feel the pain but I never get moody or anything. I wonder why.
March 06, 2010 at 03:03 pm report abuse
**butterfly_kisses**

10. I don't believe in PMS! its all in the mind
March 02, 2010 at 09:44 pm report abuse
ayettelovesyou

9. hilarious! When Im having my PMS, I always pick a fight with him haha. ssooo guilty haha :D
February 25, 2010 at 08:13 pm report abuse
jhe_1212

8. 8. Hahaha!!! Super kainis talaga ang PMS, yung mga guys nagsusuffer din! :-)
February 25, 2010 at 01:14 pm report abuse
gem

7. nice one..PMS is really a pain in the ass for me.. err goes he's already expecting that i'll be masungit every thursday of the end of the month lolz.. kawawa sya whenever i'm PMS-ing ;0
February 25, 2010 at 02:03 am report abuse
retz

6. bakt nga ganun noh, la ka sa mood pag may pms..hehehe thanks for the tips.
February 24, 2010 at 11:25 pm report abuse
summerinparis128

5. never ko pa na-experience un pms.hala.
February 24, 2010 at 04:30 pm report abuse
Elyz_Iza

4. i can relate to this article-- when crazy hormones come, my honey sure knows it's my time of the month...
February 24, 2010 at 04:10 pm report abuse
yanipot

3. Haha! Tsk,tsk. PMS talaga. Good thing my hubby understands me now and doesn't get irritated when I pick on him when I'm PMS-ing.
February 24, 2010 at 01:15 pm report abuse
elaine

2. buti nlng swete ko ky bf ^_^ lam nya pag my PMS ako.. behave lng xa tz dndlhan nia ko ng chocolate
February 24, 2010 at 11:33 am report abuse
toughgurl

1. Educate Your Man- I think they know yet they still do things na nkakainis. hehe.
February 24, 2010 at 02:01 am report abuse