New Cartoon Helps Women Cope with PMS

Between the physical and emotional effects of premenstrual syndrome, women with PMS are the first to admit that it's no laughing matter. However, a new PMS cartoon encourages women to find a little humor in their monthly woes.

The three minute cartoon identifies five types of PMS—Weeping Beauty, Scary Poppins, Lizzie Warden, Lois Pain and Attila the Hungry—by their most common symptoms. Released by PMS Central in conjunction with the new book The Princess and the PMS (for women) and on the flipside, The Prince and the PMS (for men), the cartoon serves as an introduction to the book's unique approach to healing.

"The PMS cartoon is a way to get women talking about a difficult subject." The National Institutes of Health estimate that 75% of menstruating women have PMS at some point in their lives. "That's an awful lot of ibuprofen gobbling, chocolate grabbing, elastic-waisted women who trip over their symptoms every month," says Goodman. "By approaching the topic with humor, both in the cartoon and the book, our goal is for women and men to engage in dialogue about PMS and ultimately make use of the book's coping strategies."


About PMS Central

PMS Central is a Web portal that provides tools to help women cope with premenstrual syndrome. Professional experts give advice on nutrition, exercise, relaxation, relief products, and lifestyle changes to better manage PMS symptoms. The site offers monthly PMS email alerts with tips to minimize symptoms, an interactive PMS Princess Quiz and a forum where women can share their experiences and support one another.

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