Men Try Period Cramp Simulator, Can't Handle the Pain

Four guys thought they could handle menstrual cramps, but a viral TikTok video from Benz Trap House proved them wrong in under a minute.

The group used a TENS machine, normally designed to relieve pain, but turned up high enough to simulate the cramping sensations people with periods experience monthly. Before the men tried it, a woman attached the device to her abdomen and cranked it to ten, the highest setting, showing no visible discomfort.

The men's reactions told a completely different story. "Is it supposed to hurt like that?" one guy gasped before breaking into nervous laughter. Another felt the pain radiating all the way down to his kneecaps, which matches how medical experts describe real menstrual cramps.

According to Mayo Clinic, period cramps create throbbing pain that spreads to the lower back and thighs. The discomfort comes from repeated contractions as the uterus sheds its lining, and for some people with certain medical conditions, the pain can be truly debilitating.

The most striking moment came when the simulator was attached to a man and woman simultaneously. While the guy writhed in discomfort, she stood calmly and said the machine wasn't "even as bad as a cramp." She added that her real period cramps hurt worse than what the simulator produced.

The Ripple Effect

The video resonated deeply with millions who menstruate, sparking thousands of validating comments. "When he said 'it's stabbing me what do I do?' You go to work, clean the house and continue on," one commenter wrote, highlighting the reality that people with periods are expected to function normally through this pain.

Others pointed out that the simulation only scratches the surface. Real periods include headaches, nausea, bloating, fatigue, and sometimes days of continuous discomfort. Yet in many workplaces, especially male-dominated ones, period pain still isn't considered a valid reason for taking breaks or sick days.

Many viewers suggested period simulators should become standard equipment in health education classes. Imagine if everyone experienced this pain just once, how much more understanding and accommodation there might be for menstrual health needs.

The experiment opened eyes and started important conversations about empathy, pain tolerance, and the daily realities millions of people navigate every single month.