Coworker in his 40s told woman it was 'gross' after she mentioned being on her period — her response set him straight
Remarks meant to embarrass someone over their period can reveal a lack of maturity and basic respect. A young employee shared her experience after a casual talk at work led to an uncomfortable comment from a senior coworker. In a post shared on March 30, 2026, Threads user Andi Lane, who goes by @andixlane, described how a simple health discussion about periods with a man in his 40s led to a direct exchange that later drew attention online for the way she responded to his rude comment and how firmly she chose to stand her ground.
She explained in her post that she had told a coworker she was dealing with cramps and was not feeling well that morning. The man responded by saying, “You’re on your period? Gross.” She said she looked at him directly and replied without hesitation, “It’s really embarrassing that you have a daughter. Imagine not actually liking women and then creating one.” Her response was meant to call out the disrespect in his comment and highlight how unfair it is to shame a normal health topic. The exchange quickly became tense, and she later noted that it effectively set a boundary between them at work. "Now I have another work nemesis," she added.
After the incident, she also shared a lighter reflection on her reaction, joking, “Y'all are making me realize that I did not roast this man hard enough.” This comment showed she was not overly shaken by the situation and was instead looking back at it with a mix of frustration and humor. It also reflected how she processed the moment after it happened, turning an awkward exchange into something she could openly discuss without regret.
The post quickly gained attention from internet users, who praised her for speaking up rather than ignoring the remark. @shengatlaw wrote, "As a 40-something man that’s also a girl dad, he deserved that." @ajcole67 joked, "You need to give him an update on your menstrual cycle, like every hour! Every time you feel a cramp or have to change your tampon." @kvallejo.studio mentioned, "This is exactly why I talk to my preteen son about periods. I also gave him permission to tell off any boy at school who acts disrespectfully to girls."
Mocking periods can make women feel unfairly judged over a completely natural bodily function. In another incident, a server named Savannah Pierce shared how she handled a father who kept making disrespectful comments about menstruation in front of his teenage daughters. He first joked when asked how everyone was doing, “Other than women and their periods, I’m doing great.”
After taking their order, when Pierce asked if they needed anything else, the man replied, “Other than dealing with periods.” She calmly asked, “Are you feeling good about embarrassing your daughters right now?” and thought, “What’s the goal here? I don’t understand what you’re getting by telling me another gal is on her period.” After her response, the man stopped making such remarks, and the rest of the meal continued without further discomfort.
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