People in the comments have called for greater awareness about menopause
Many people online have come together to support a woman after a video showed her experiencing a hot flash.
A unique video has been making its rounds on social media, leaving some men puzzled about what was happening.
On the other hand, many women recognized the situation immediately and shared their encouragement and understanding.
The video that sparked all this attention shows a woman sitting in the bleachers at a football stadium with visible steam coming off her head.
Originally shared on TikTok by Pleezebfree, whose real name is Tracey Monique, the clip has stirred up conversations about menopause and its symptoms.
Why? Monique explained that the reason she appeared to be steaming while everyone else around her looked comfortable was due to a hot flash or hot flush.
Women offered kind words to the woman in the video steaming from her head
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life as she ages, marking the end of her reproductive years, and hot flashes are a well-known symptom that can come with it.
In her caption, Monique wrote: “Hot and Hungry. Hot flashes are annoying and rude.”
In the video, you can hear someone off-camera, likely a friend, making a light joke that made Monique smile as she continued to steam.
@pleezebfree Hot and Hungry. Hot Flashes are annoying and rude.
♬ original sound – Tracey Monique
According to British health insurance provider Bupa, hot flashes are common symptoms of menopause, but they can be uncomfortable for those experiencing them.
While the intensity of hot flashes can differ from one person to another, the general description involves a ‘sudden feeling of heat spreading through your body and face’.
Other symptoms can include: “A red flush spreading across your chest, neck, face and head sweating.”
“Changes in your mood and a lack of concentration.”
Some people commented that more men should watch the video to better understand what hot flashes are like.
One user shared: “Every man needs to see this, so they don’t think their wives are being dramatic when they say they are having a hot flash.”
Others mentioned how their partners struggled to grasp the reality or severity of this symptom.
One person noted: “Dude I was seeing when it first started getting bad thought I was exaggerating until he saw my ears turn beet red when a hot flash hit.”
Some women insisted more men needed to see the video to get an understanding of hot flashes
Another user added: “Going to show my husband. I have been dealing with this for over 3 years so far. It’s not fun.”
And someone joked: “Let him assume I’m being dramatic lmao cause if I’m on fire then I DOUBLE DOG DARE HIM to find out that consequence.”
