When over 300 adults were asked how often they cried , they found out that men cry once in every month , and women cry five or more times per month . According to a study of over 300 adults , on average men cry once every month ; women cry at least five times per month , especially before and during the menstrual cycle when crying can increase up to 5 times the normal rate , often without obvious reasons ( such as depression or sadness ) .