February 7th 2025.
As the presenter Jeremy Vine prepared for his next segment, he couldn't help but feel a bit nervous. He was about to put himself through a unique experience, one that would give him a glimpse into the world of menstruation. With the help of a menstrual cramp simulator, he was about to experience the pains that many people face during their periods.
As the device was connected to his body, he braced himself for the discomfort that was about to come. With the push of a button, he was instantly transported into a world of agony. In a clip shared on BBC Radio 2's TikTok page, Jeremy can be seen squirming in his seat and letting out screams of pain. He had no idea what he was in for.
With each passing level on the simulator, the pain intensified. At level four, Jeremy compared the feeling to having 84 ants stuck to his stomach. He even joked that it felt like he had just eaten a very, very bad takeaway. But as the levels increased, so did the intensity of the pain. By level 12, Jeremy was in so much agony that he couldn't even finish his sentences.
Despite the excruciating pain, Jeremy was determined to push through and experience what it's like to work through menstrual cramps. He wanted to raise awareness for the struggles that people with periods face, and he certainly succeeded. As the world's largest collective of experts on menopause, andropause, and menstrual health, Over The Bloody Moon applauded Jeremy for his efforts in spreading awareness.
The device that Jeremy wore, called the "Crampsta", is designed to simulate intense cramps in order to help those who don't experience periods understand the impact of pain in the workplace. And after going through it himself, Jeremy admits he now has a newfound empathy for those who regularly go through this type of pain.
Many viewers were moved by Jeremy's bravery and praised him for raising awareness. Some even shared their own experiences with period pain, with one person saying that sometimes they've been a bit dismissive of Jeremy in the past, but this segment really opened their eyes.
As the clip spread on social media, many people were shocked to learn that level seven on the device represents the average level of period pain, with levels 10-12 being closer to the pain experienced by those with conditions like dysmenorrhea and endometriosis. It's a reminder that period pain is not something to be brushed off or ignored.
In the end, Jeremy's experiment was a success. And while he may have only experienced it for a short time, it left a lasting impact on him and his audience. As the Bodyform account jokingly commented, "Wait 'til he finds out about bum lightning." But all jokes aside, Jeremy's bravery and willingness to try something new has started an important conversation about menstrual health. And that's something worth applauding.
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