Online support has surged for a woman after a video surfaced of her experiencing a hot flash.
A rather unusual video has started making the rounds on social media, leaving some men puzzled about what’s happening. Meanwhile, many women recognized the situation immediately and shared messages of encouragement. The footage features a woman sitting in the bleachers of a football stadium with steam rising from her head.
The video was first posted on TikTok by Pleezebfree, whose real name is Tracey Monique, and it has sparked a lively discussion about menopause among viewers.
Monique clarified that the reason she was feeling overheated while everyone else appeared comfortable was due to experiencing a hot flash.
Menopause is a natural phase that occurs as women age, signaling the end of their reproductive years, and hot flashes are a common symptom associated with this transition.
In her caption, she wrote, “Hot and Hungry. Hot flashes are annoying and rude.”
In the video, a friend’s off-camera joke can be heard, prompting a smile from Monique as she continued to feel the heat.
According to Bupa, a British health insurance company, hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, but they can be quite uncomfortable for those who experience them.
The intensity of hot flashes can differ from person to person, but generally, they are characterized by a sudden sensation of heat radiating through the body and face.
Other symptoms may include a red flush across the chest, neck, face, and head, as well as sweating.
“Changes in your mood and difficulty concentrating.”
Many people suggested that more men should watch the video to better understand this symptom.
One user commented, “Every man needs to see this so they don’t dismiss their wives as being dramatic when they mention having a hot flash.”
Others noted that their partners often struggled to grasp the symptom and its potential intensity.
Another commenter shared, “Dude, I was with him when it first started getting bad. He thought I was exaggerating until he saw my ears turn beet red during a hot flash.”
A third person added, “I’m going to show this to my husband. I’ve been dealing with this for over three years now, and it’s not fun.”
Another user joked, “Let him think I’m being dramatic, lmao! If I’m on fire, I DOUBLE DOG DARE him to find out what that feels like.”
