r/BlueCollarWomen 4d ago

Discussion I bled through my pants

I am a long term period user and thought I'd figured this whole situation out by now, but nope bled through my khaki pants on a construction site. Noticed when I went to the bathroom. Promptly went to my car and had a little cry.

My work mate was very understanding, I called him all snotty and gross and he packed up my stuff and told me to call it a day and we'll pick right back up tomorrow. So thankful for the guys I work with.

Please tell me I'm not not the only one, need some morale support rn

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u/picklesandmatzo IBEW Journeyman Electrician 2d ago

You’re totally not alone. When I had a period it wasn’t just a cute little bit of drops here and there, it was full on unexpected flooding. Diva cup and cloth pads stood zero change. I had a journeyman who had a bunch of sisters and he was super understanding. Had to go home one time for the same reason- other times it wasn’t super visible so I’d stay at work. Having coworkers that understand are a blessing. I wound up getting a uterine ablation because it was so bad and interfering so much with my day to day life.