39 Available Episodes (39 Total)Average duration: 00:10:55
May 12, 2021
A Catch-All Solution to a Menstrual Problem
00:12:15
When Jane Hartman Adamé started to have trouble with her menstrual cup, she didn’t want to go back to tampons and pads. So she recruited a friend and together, they designed a new cup, which is used by scores of menstruators today.
May 12, 2021
Celebrating the Moon Within
00:12:46
We speak with Aida Salazar, author of The Moon Within — a middle grade novel about a girl celebrating her first period with a moon ceremony.
Sep 13, 2020
One Small Step for Menstruators, One Giant Leap for Humankind
00:11:56
Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. Before launch, NASA scientists asked if she needed 100 tampons for a one-week trip. Since, other menstruators have ventured into the outer reaches of our atmosphere.
Sep 06, 2020
Cartooning Away Period Shame
00:10:05
Aditi grew up feeling that having a period was shameful. So she and her creative partner, Tuhin, created a comic book to make it easier to talk about it.
Aug 30, 2020
What's a Cyst, Anyway?
00:12:19
Stephanie has been dealing with ovarian cysts since the early years of her period. She opens up about it and about how having a mom who advocates for you and your body changes everything. We also get a doctor’s insight on the common condition.
Aug 23, 2020
Playing Big-Time Sports on Their Period
00:11:58
For a long time, periods were used as excuses to keep menstruators from competing. But top athletes challenged that stigma — and broke world records while menstruating.
Aug 16, 2020
When Your Period Stops
00:12:14
When she was 19, Annie lost her period. She tells us what that was like — and we also talk to a doctor about why that sometimes happens. Note: this episode discusses eating disorders, so you might want to listen with an adult.
Aug 09, 2020
Attack of the Tampons!
00:11:53
When Andy and Sophie met at a coding camp, they decided to make a video game together. Their final project? Tampon Run — a video game where you shoot tampons at your enemies.
Aug 02, 2020
His Sympathy Cramps
00:10:01
As a trans man, PJ started taking hormones in college, and his period stopped. But once he met Zoë, the two started experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) together. We hear about their discomfort, acceptance, and love. We also talk to a doctor who unpacks PMS for us.
Jul 26, 2020
So You Don’t Get Periods. Why Should You Care About Them?
00:13:10
We talk to people who don’t menstruate but who understand why it matters to them. If you have anyone who menstruates in your life, this episode’s for you.
May 12 | 00:12:15
A Catch-All Solution to a Menstrual Problem
May 12 | 00:12:46
Celebrating the Moon Within
Sep 13 | 00:11:56
One Small Step for Menstruators, One Giant Leap for Humankind
Sep 06 | 00:10:05
Cartooning Away Period Shame
Aug 30 | 00:12:19
What's a Cyst, Anyway?
Aug 23 | 00:11:58
Playing Big-Time Sports on Their Period
Aug 16 | 00:12:14
When Your Period Stops
Aug 09 | 00:11:53
Attack of the Tampons!
Aug 02 | 00:10:01
His Sympathy Cramps
Jul 26 | 00:13:10
So You Don’t Get Periods. Why Should You Care About Them?
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