In this episode I discuss everything from my personal period story to all of the resources and products that help empower us to explore, talk about and think about our periods. This episode exists to inspire all menstruaters to explore their periods from a positive and empowering lens.

SHOW NOTES

ORGANIZATIONS:

Period. The Menstrual Movement (ORG)

VDay - Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Worldwide

PRODUCTS:

Saalt (this is the menstrual cup I use)

Diva Cup (I’ve also used this one)

A great website for learning more about menstrual cups

Thinx (Period Panties)

Sustain - tampons, pads, cups, CONDOMS (the only condoms I use)

AMAZING DOCTORS:

Aviva Romm

• + one of her blog posts: Are Your Menstrual Products Hazardous To Your Health?

Christiane Northrup 

• + her episode with Anea Bogue - 9 Ways we’re screwing up our girls

BOOKS:

Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden - the book that helped me learn more about MY period and find the right natural solutions for me.

Woman by Natalie Angier - a great resource on female anatomy and being a woman in general

Pussy by Regena Thomashauer - amazing resource for reconnecting to yourself (and pussy)

Period - Twelve Voices Tell the Bloody Truth

RESEARCH:

State of the Period - 2019 Research Results

menstruationresearch.org