The text files

  I read that during your menstrual cycle you send out pheromones attracting males to you. When I first read this, I thought "What bullshit." Then, I realized that maybe it's true. On your period, you feel your worst- bloated, angry, moody and waging a battle with your reproductive parts similar to the battle of Stalingrad. How could that attract a man? Oddly, I notice more men being complimentary and flirty. I noticed another phenomenon that would be classified on the psychic front- communication with exes and former dates. Every time my period rolls around, I can count on getting texts from former dates and possible run-ins with exes. This is without fail. It baffles me every time. Last month, I got a series of texts from one guy I had one date with and who I hadn't seen in a year. In fact, he had no idea I lived in Pittsburgh. Out of the blue, he texts. At one point, he asked why I didn't tell him I moved here. I felt like saying because we had one date and I never heard from you again. Communication like that is weird. Either he thinks I'm a perpetual bachelorette, like a female Clooney, or I'm so lonely I'm bound to be available. I think it's the later and I'm insulted. Really, buddy, you think I can't find someone in a year's time? Thanks.
  These weird texts out of the blue always occur in clumps, which is even stranger. For one week, during the length of my period, guys from my past randomly think of me and text me. This should be studied in a lab somewhere. Last month, I also ran into two exes. One was completely by accident. It was pleasant and unexpected. The other run in was friendly but I wondered why I ever dated him in the first place. I always wonder what they think of me when they see me. What goes through their minds? Is there regret or a sense of relief? On the whole, I generally like the part where I get to tell them I'm very happy and in a great relationship. With a 22 year old hottie.