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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 24 MIN

Perimenopause Is a Scam and We’d Like a Refund

from The Nucking Futz Podcast: real life . real laughs . real talk · host Nucking Futz

Cramps. Mood swings. Random rage. Crying to sad playlists. Hot flashes … or maybe just high blood pressure?  In this episode, Melissa and Donna get brutally honest about periods, perimenopause, hormones, and the absolute chaos of being a woman over 40. They are talking about: the cramps that feel like a medical emergency period rage and emotional breakdowns sugar cravings, bloating, migraines, and “fluid weight” tampons, maxi pads, and horrifying public moments chin hairs, hot flashes, and questioning God’s design choices and why sometimes you just need a heating pad, Housewives, and everyone to leave you alone It’s funny, painfully relatable, slightly unhinged … and the conversation every woman has had privately but almost never out loud. Because honestly? Nobody prepared us for this part. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

Cramps. Mood swings. Random rage. Crying to sad playlists. Hot flashes … or maybe just high blood pressure?  In this episode, Melissa and Donna get brutally honest about periods, perimenopause, hormones, and the absolute chaos of being a woman over 40. They are talking about: the cramps that feel like a medical emergency period rage and emotional breakdowns sugar cravings, bloating, migraines, and “fluid weight” tampons, maxi pads, and horrifying public moments chin hairs, hot flashes, and questioning God’s design choices and why sometimes you just need a heating pad, Housewives, and everyone to leave you alone It’s funny, painfully relatable, slightly unhinged … and the conversation every woman has had privately but almost never out loud. Because honestly?Nobody prepared us for this part. Be NUCKING FUTZ™ with us — join the newsletter, ask a question, or apply to be on the podcast … all the good stuff lives here at www.thenuckingfutz.com

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