This is a bit self-indulgent, but what about Mallek reacting to reader with excruciating menstrual cramps due to a disease like endometriosis?

malleksuggestions:

He’d be mildly confused initially, wondering about how your reproductive system works, where the pain originates, and how to alleviate it.

He’d then make a hot water bottle for you and pour it over your lap, while giving your abdomen a soft massage. He feels awesome for being able to help you with your suffering like that. He lets you stay at his hive all day and brings you blankets and comfort snacks. All while you lay down in his lap watching Alternian television. With a matesprit like that…you’ll hardly suffer from that time of the month ever again.