Men are present even though we try to escape them at occasions such as girls’ night when we end up discussing our egotistical boss, problematic boyfriend or good looking collegue. Man and the plural men invade our vocabulary with problems discussed below. There is no escaping these things that influence our daily lives, health and work.
MENstruation – while men invade our lives daily, we bleed once a month for a few days. The menstrual cycle usually starts during the teenage years when we begin to notice the opposite sex. This monthly cycle continues throughout adulthood and is usually the time when men leave women alone. They sympathize with this enigma that they will never experience and do not understand the accompanying moods, bloating and discomfort.
MENopause – called change of life where woman’s ovaries stops producing eggs and menstrual flow ceases and a woman can no longer have children. This is the most difficult physical, emotional and hormonal time of woman’s life and is often referred to as a mid life crisis. Women cope with this stage in various ways other than buying a convertible or having an affair. Menopause is seen as a MENace as it is characterized by physical changes, which leads to MENtal stress.
Medical conditions that are specific to women and represent major stages in our lives are named after men. Pregnancy is the only other stage that does not have the prefix “men” but not all women fall pregnant.
Even one “man” can cause a problem
Weight MANagement, MANic depression and MANual labour are all daily struggles in our lives.
MANager – head of house
MANdate - instruction
MANia – frantic, violent
MANipulate – use to your advantage
We are never free from the men, even though we try our best to attain girl power.
