A woman has gained widespread support online after a video of her during a hot flash made rounds on social media. The unusual clip features a woman sitting in the bleachers at a football stadium with noticeable steam rising from her head.
While the video left many men puzzled, women immediately recognized the situation and extended their support. The footage was shared on TikTok by user Pleezebfree, whose real name is Tracey Monique. It sparked conversations about menopause among viewers.
Monique revealed that the steam was a result of experiencing a hot flash, a common symptom of menopause, which occurs naturally as women age and marks the end of their reproductive years.
In her caption, Monique wrote, “Hot and Hungry. Hot flashes are annoying and rude.” The video also includes a moment where a friend, off-camera, lightheartedly comments on the situation, bringing a smile to Monique’s face.
@pleezebfree Hot and Hungry. Hot Flashes are annoying and rude.
According to the British Health Insurance company Bupa, hot flashes are a typical symptom of menopause but can be quite uncomfortable for those who experience them. They are generally characterized by a sudden feeling of heat spreading throughout the body, particularly the face.
Additional symptoms may include a red flush across the chest, neck, face, and head, sweating, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating. The video prompted viewers to suggest that more men should see it to better understand the impact of hot flashes.
One commenter stated, “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.”
Other users shared similar stories of their partners’ initial disbelief or misunderstanding of the condition’s seriousness.
Another person commented, “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.”
A third user mentioned, “Going to show my husband. I have been dealing with this for over 3 years so far. It’s not fun.”
Adding humor to the conversation, someone else 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.”