period stories

Remember those hilarious makeup mishaps you had when you first discovered the world of cosmetics? Or that time you were mortified when your crush discovered you were on your period? My friend Burrito and I certainly do! Tune in as we take a rollercoaster ride through the realities of womanhood, from our teenage makeup blunders to body image struggles and the perils of puberty.

Ever stumbled upon an awkward dating situation or struggled to understand your own rapidly changing feelings? We've got you covered! This episode is a candid exploration of teenage dating and the impacts of body image. We chat about how the digital world has revolutionised dating, from the days of MSN messenger to today's text messages. We also open up about the emotional rollercoaster these experiences brought and how they shaped our relationships.

Finally, we bring you light-hearted yet honest discussions about those embarrassing moments we all face but rarely talk about. Ever noticed how someone's gaze lingers on you a little too long? Or maybe you've worried about passing gas during an intimate moment? Laugh along with us as we share our personal experiences and tips to navigate these often awkward scenarios. From understanding the physics of air pressure to avoid a vaginal fart during sex, to a fun game to ease the tension, we've got it all. So ladies and gents, sit back, relax, and get ready for a good laugh as we navigate the often uproarious world of being female. Listener discretion is advised as we do discuss sex and menstruation candidly. Let's get this party started!

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A lovely listener asked us to share some of our embarrassing period stories to make her feel less ashamed about hers, so you best believe we delivered! (Not that it takes much prompting for us to share embarrassing stories...)

Also, a bunch of you beautiful people jumped into the DMs and shared your best stories and WOW there are some absolute crackers!

Plus, we get real about why it's so important to talk about menstruation, and that despite all the advances in women's health, period poverty is still a BIG problem.

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Hosts: Angie Kent & Yvie Jones

Executive Producer: Rachael Hart

Producer: Amy Kimball

Editor: Adrian Walton

Show Artwork By: @ellymalone

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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

Subscribe to Talk About Your Period. on all streaming platforms for more period stories.
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!

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