My Period Chronicles; Period Names and Aliases

Why is period called period?



Period has been referred to by many, using different innuendos. We will be sharing those names, addressing their origins and relevance in pop culture.

Several menstrual names includes bleeding, discharge, menses. Monthlies, menstrual cycle, one's friend, that time, the curse, time of the month, menstrual flow, flowers, monthly, curses etc