• FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    To add what prune said, it can be some what inconsistent. Women aren’t robots.

    My ex had periods that were frequently +- a week or so, and my current GF is regular enough to freak out over a couple days.

    There’s also things that can cause skipped periods that have nothing to do with pregnancy- intensive physical training or stress.

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      7 months ago

      Thanks for adding that. I was aware of those cases (also: the pill can make you stop having periods at all), hence why I wrote “suggested”.

      However, law enforcement can’t be trusted to give you the benefit of the doubt. Especially, if it’s illegal and persecution is especially politically motivated.

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        7 months ago

        yup.

        I can only imagine what someone like my ex would have to worry about in those places. The idea that something- for her- is totally normal would see her facing charges for things that never happened anyhow. It’s patent stupidity.

        This kid is smart, and whoever coached her… good job.

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        7 months ago

        Surely, surely law enforcement can’t investigate you for missing a period?

        It’s not uncommon to choose to skip periods to keep iron levels up, et cetera.

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          In the states where an abortion is illegal with jail time as a repercussuon?

          I’d never want to risk it.