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title: How do men on online forums talk about PMS? | Niyora
description: Men's posts mostly described PMS as a hormonal disorder, excuse, or nuisance, with some men describing themselves as victimized. However, a small number of po
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Study, 2014

# How do men on online forums talk about PMS?

Men's posts mostly described PMS as a hormonal disorder, excuse, or nuisance, with some men describing themselves as victimized. However, a small number of posts emphasized the importance of supporting their partners.

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Posts from men on an online discussion forum (PMSBuddy.com)

## What they did

Researchers analyzed posts from an online discussion forum called PMSBuddy.com between September 2008 and February 2009. They looked for patterns in how men discussed premenstrual change and women.

## What they found

The majority of men's accounts positioned negative premenstrual change as a hormonal disorder, an excuse, or a nuisance. Some men described themselves as victimized by their premenstrual partners, viewing their partners' experiences as unfair and undeserved. A small portion of men talked positively about premenstrual women and emphasized the importance of providing support.

## What it means for you

How people around you talk about PMS can shape how you experience it. This analysis looked at one online forum during a 6-month period, so it may not represent all men's views about PMS or how men discuss it in other settings.

## About the study

Original title Representations of PMS and Premenstrual Women in Men's Accounts: An Analysis of Online Posts from PMSBuddy.com Authors Marlee King, Jane Maria Ussher, Janette Perz Journal Women s Reproductive Health Year 2014 Study design Study What was tested None - this was an analysis of existing forum discussions Read the paper [doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2014.901796](https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2014.901796)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/)

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