: It is now widely regarded as a liberating anthem that brought awareness to social issues rarely discussed in rock music during the mid-70s.
: Contrary to common misconceptions that it refers to menstruation, Alice Cooper and Dick Wagner have explicitly stated it is about domestic violence and emotional "bleeding" from the heart and soul. Only Women Bleed
: The album version is significantly longer (5:49) than the radio single and features more elaborate orchestral arrangements. : It is now widely regarded as a
: To avoid protests from feminist groups and to secure radio airplay, the single was often shortened to "Only Women" by Atlantic Records. it became a major hit
: Despite the controversy, it became a major hit, reaching #1 in Canada and #12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 .