first period

Have you ever thought about your first period?  Do you ever consider how it shaped you as a person, womb holder or woman?  I think this moment and the time just after it is more powerful than we think.  It imprints on us several impressions about womanhood or wombhood that we’re usually not mature enough to process at the time.  

Now is that time.  I’m interviewing 8 people over 3 podcast episodes about their first period.  Today you will hear the stories of Christina, Trisa and Susan.  They are powerful, sad, funny and so much more.  Do you see yourself in any of these stories?  Does it make you realize you have more to say about your first period than you thought you did?  Let’s find out!

Marlia:
I attempted to look up a woman on youtube who had two uteruses, and I found one!  I don't know if this is who Marlia learned from, but I think it is still useful to hear this woman's story as well.

The book that shares about the reasons behind different colors and textures in period blood is In the Flo by Alisa Vitti.

Flex Disc Cup was the period product Marlia liked.

 Dodie:
 Polished malachite or labradorite were the two stones she said to wear or have in your bra to help with protection.

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PERIODS!!!! Did that scare you? Was it the bountiful exclamation marks or the topic?

Why is it that so many people feel uncomfortable talking about periods when 26% of the world population experience them on a regular basis?

In this episode we discuss our experiences with periods -  from the first time we swam with the Crimson Tide, to the ways we have interacted with healthcare to understand the root of our painful symptoms, and our relationships with the heightened emotions PMS can elicit. Whether you’re menstruating along with us or you just love someone who menstruates - join us for this flowy conversation.

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Our cringey convo is all about normalising conversations between women, and first periods is pretty much at the top of the list. Why did we find this time so shameful? What was embarrassing about it? In fairness, some of you did share some pretty traumatic first period stories, and if you thought you'd shat yourself, you're not alone.

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In the fifth episode of my podcast, I talk with activist Jaya Amin (she/her) of Child Rights and You (CRY) India about their recent “Let’s Talk About Periods” campaign. Jaya shares in detail the role CRY plays in actively impacting the culture around periods for children across India. CRY has helped create a movement that encourages young menstruators to talk about their periods openly and to educate thousands of children in India about the truths vs. the myths about menstruation. They provide educational resources, period products, seminars, events, and more all in the name of period-positivity and normalcy. It is their mission to end period shame in India, and they have already made so much progress towards that goal.

I loved having Jaya on for a second episode to talk in depth about the amazing organization she works for. I am pleased to share that this is the second episode of a two-part series I did in collaboration with Child Rights and You. If you didn’t get a chance to listen to my first episode with Jaya, listen to Episode 4 of Talk About Your Period. now!

Child Rights and You (CRY) is an Indian non-profit organization that works to ensure healthier, happier, and more fulfilled childhoods for all children. They fight for India’s children’s rights to education, health & nutrition, and protection. Currently, CRY is promoting their #LetsTalkAboutPeriods campaign, an effort to end period shame and stigma in India. They have been sharing educational information about periods, providing access to period products, and opening up conversations about periods to help reduce the stigma of menstruation. Through these efforts, they have been helping to create a safe environment for young menstruators to speak openly about their periods all across India.

Sign your name and pledge to stand against period shame: https://www.cry.org/ltap
Donate to Child Rights and You: https://www.cry.org/donation/

Connect with Talk About Your Period. on social media: https://linktr.ee/talkaboutyourperiod

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Thank you for supporting the period-positive movement!

If you are a menstruator, you wouldn’t be surprised to know that some of us really did not like the idea of getting our period when we were younger. If you aren’t a menstruator, maybe you should listen in on this one…

In the fourth episode of my podcast, I talk with activist Jaya Amin (she/her) of Child Rights and You India about her reluctance about getting her very first period and her current, newfound appreciation of her menstrual cycle. Jaya shares some amazing insight about her constantly developing relationship with her period, and how her views about her own menstrual cycle have changed over time. Jaya leaves us at the end of this podcast on a high note, expressing the normalcy and simple beauty of having a monthly period.

I appreciate Jaya for joining me on my podcast and sharing about her relationship with her period, as well as other personal stories from her adolescence. I am pleased to share that this episode is Part One of two episodes I did in collaboration with Child Rights and You. Come back for Part Two, where Jaya and I discuss CRY 's mission to end period stigma across India.

Child Rights and You (CRY) is an Indian non-profit organization that works to ensure healthier, happier, and more fulfilled childhoods for all children. They fight for India’s children’s rights to education, health & nutrition, and protection. Currently, CRY is promoting their #LetsTalkAboutPeriods campaign, an effort to end period shame and stigma in India. They have been sharing educational information about periods, providing access to period products, and opening up conversations about periods to help reduce the stigma of menstruation. Through these efforts, they have been helping to create a safe environment for young menstruators to speak openly about their periods all across India.

Sign your name and pledge to stand against period shame: https://www.cry.org/ltap
Donate to Child Rights and You: https://www.cry.org/donation/

Connect with Talk About Your Period. on social media: https://linktr.ee/talkaboutyourperiod

Subscribe to Talk About Your Period. on all streaming platforms for more period stories.
Thank you for supporting the period-positive movement!

Have you ever experienced period cramps so painful that you couldn’t walk? What about a period so heavy that you bled through an entire maxi-pad in less than an hour? Well, Nikki has!

In the third episode of my podcast, I talk with artist, art educator, and dear friend of mine, Nikki Kamp (she/her), about the tumultuous relationship she has with her period. Together, we reflect on our time teaching abroad together and all of the period mishaps she encountered, coincidentally in my presence! Nikki shares stories about experiencing her first period under extremely inconvenient circumstances, her increasingly debilitating period symptoms, and many, many period stains. Nikki talks about the moment she discovered a softball-sized cyst and endometriosis in her uterus, the challenges of navigating the medical system in Taiwan while living abroad, and her wonderful and nurturing work environment that supported her through her menstrual health issues.

I appreciate Nikki for joining me on my podcast and sharing personal stories about her very painful, very messy, very inconvenient monthly cycle. The more we speak openly and listen to stories about the nitty-gritty details of menstruation, we are helping to normalize this natural body process and reduce stigma.

Connect with Talk About Your Period. on social media: https://linktr.ee/talkaboutyourperiod
Follow my guest Nikki Kamp on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosierejoicing/

Subscribe to Talk About Your Period. on all streaming platforms for more period stories.
Thank you for supporting the period-positive movement!

What’s the most iconic day for somebody to get their first period? Why, the bloodiest day of the year, of course– Friday the 13th!

In the second episode of my podcast, I talk with my best good friend Paula Pineda (she/her) about a very special Friday the 13th in her life: the day she got her first period! I had so much fun chatting with Paula about her menstrual experiences, and we bonded over some shared coming of age milestones, such as reading the quintessential American Girl girl guide, “The Care & Keeping of You,” and the staining and discarding of many pairs of underwear throughout our adolescent years.

I am so honored to have Paula on my podcast to share stories about her life and her period, as I think you’ll find her stories to be relatable, hilarious, and endearing. Paula is currently the lead assistant at a shelter for unhoused people in her city, and I look forward to having her back on the podcast very soon to discuss her background working with those who are experiencing period poverty firsthand.

Connect with Talk About Your Period. on social media: https://linktr.ee/talkaboutyourperiod

Subscribe to Talk About Your Period. on all streaming platforms for more period stories.
Thank you for listening to my podcast and supporting the period-positive movement!

Do you remember the first time you used a tampon? I can probably guess it didn’t go quite as planned…

In my very first episode, I talk with artist, children’s book author, and one of my dearest friends Vivian Krishnan (she/her) about just that and more. I sat down with Vivian as we discussed her first memories of menstruation, period stains, and confusing tampon applicators. I appreciate Vivian for sharing untold stories from some of her most formative years, stories that I had never heard before, yet were completely relatable.

As always, it is my goal to normalize conversations about periods, and by sharing real stories by real menstruators, we combat period stigma together. All period experiences are valid, and it was such a pleasure to speak with such an amazing friend about her experiences in my premiere episode.

Connect with Talk About Your Period. on social media: https://linktr.ee/talkaboutyourperiod
Follow my guest Vivian Krishnan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivkrish.art/

Subscribe to Talk About Your Period. on all streaming platforms for more period stories.
Thank you for supporting the period-positive movement!

Ah Judy Blume - we love you, we salute you and we thank you!!

In this episode of the Mums' Night Out Podcast we discuss all things female - from first periods to menopause and all things in-between!! (For clarification - we are most definitely not experts on this topic and everything that we share is purely our own opinions based on our personal experiences! If this discussion triggers you to have any concerns about any area of your own health, please don't suffer in silence, go and speak with your doctor or at the very least, confide in someone you trust!  Let's speak up about our health!

If you don't know what we are talking about when we refer to the Judy Blume books then, firstly, you must be younger than us!! Secondly, you have to check them out!

In this episode we touch briefly upon the scary rise of period poverty in this country. If you want to learn more about how you can help or you know someone who needs support in this area, I invite you to please check out The hygiene Bank who are doing incredible work supporting many vulnerable girls and women around the country.

If you enjoyed the information we shared from the work of neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi then make sure you check out this fascinating episode of the Women of Impact podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neuroscientist-debunks-female-brain-myths-lisa-mosconi/id1435217865?i=1000558150395

Mums' Night Out is hosted by Rachel, owner of Happy Cat Kids, an online children's toy & gift store and mum to Roxy (11) and Henry (6) and Sophie, primary school teacher and Mum to Amelia (11) and Daisy (6) .

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Our first period is a big event. Today we’re exploring why it’s so important to support girls and young menstruators through this transition, as well as how we can resource ourselves as parents, aunties and carers so we can meet our kids where they are at and celebrate them .

I’m talking with Emily Stewart, the founder of The Real Period Project. She's also a Celebration Day for Girls facilitator, and the creator of the Red School Mothering Your Daughter Through Menarche programme. Her dream is to see a world where the menstrual cycle is seen as an ally and teacher, and talking about it is a normal part of life.

We explore:

- How to practically prepare for guiding your child through their first period, including ways to resource yourself, as well as age-appropriate books and other resources.

- Why it’s important to start sharing about periods when your child is young and receptive to exploring ideas, and before the teenage phase kicks in.

- Our upcoming live round of our Mothering Your Daughter Through Menarche programme, how you can join, and how it will guide you step-by-step to nurture and nourish your child as they approach their puberty years and first period with curiosity, support and a readiness for the changes ahead.

Join us for a live round of our Mothering Your Daughter Through Menarche programme. We start at the beginning of May, and you can join us here: www.redschoolonline.net/p/mothering-your-daughter-through-menarche

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This week we welcome Nat Kringoudis. Nat is a Health-Care Practitioner, Author, Speaker, and all-around natural fertility expert. Nat is also a Two-Time Best Selling Author and recently released a new book called “Beautiful You”. In this episode, we discuss our role in helping educate young women on their period, about sex, and about connecting with their bodies. We also touch on issues surrounding oral contraceptives, and their effects on the body, libido, and sexuality. As well as how to approach children and young women about their cycle, and the first physical signs that menstruation is near. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.