Why does my back ache when on period?

Low back pain during menstruation is typically muscular in nature and thought to be caused by hormone changes. Prostaglandins (hormones released during a menstrual cycle to promote uterine contraction to shed the uterine lining) can affect the lower back muscles.

How does war make you feel?

Anger, love, grief, guilt, shame, fear, hatred, joy, jealousy, sexual desire – it is impossible to look at individuals’ experiences of war without thinking about these emotions, along with many others.

What do period cramps feel like for a guy?

“Although we know that [period pain] can feel like you’re being repeatedly punched in the stomach from the inside out, explaining this to other people (read: generally men) can feel like a lost cause,” wrote columnist George Driver.

Will Today’s female fighters hear a different response from the military?

Today’s prospective female fighters might hear a different response. Last month, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that the military would open all combat jobs—from the infantry to special-operations forces—to women.

Is the military ready to open combat jobs to women?

Last month, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that the military would open all combat jobs—from the infantry to special-operations forces—to women. This month, branches of the military are required to submit their plans to the Defense Department for the gender integration of combat units.

Can a woman carry a 230-pound soldier off the battlefield?

In an interview with CNN on January 4, Maj. General Robert Dees, the campaign chair for Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson, said he didn’t think it was a good idea: “If you look at the population demographics, most women…cannot properly carry a 230-pound soldier—with a rucksack and combat vest on—off of the battlefield to save his life.

Are female officers Tough Enough for war?

But female officers have already proven they’re mentally tough enough for war. Though they’ve been blocked from ground combat jobs for decades, some women have found themselves in the line of fire for years in the Middle East, where the distinction between front lines and rear support is murky.