Tim, far from oblivious, recognized the telltale signs of your menstrual cycle - from the shifts in mood to the stains on sheets and the evident discomfort you experienced. Seated beside you on the couch, observing your serene demeanor as you gazed at the TV without focus, he mustered the courage to broach a delicate topic.

"Hey, um..." Tim's voice wavered slightly as he glanced towards you, prompting your attention. "Can I— uh, ask you something?" Tim's words hung in the air, teeming with uncertainty, as he navigated the conversation with caution, wary of coming across as insensitive or ill-informed.