35. The Financial, Physical, and Mental Costs of Our Periods
11/28/21 • 53 min
IUDs. Sex during periods. Pain. Discomfort. The tampon tax and all the other costs associated with our menstruations. Kristy and Angie tackle some burning questions about the ever so enduring, unbelievably persistent, biological event we unwillingly go through - our periods. We hit up our male friends and asked them to tell us something they know about menstruation and then ask something they want to know about menstruation.
Takeaways:
- We need men to do the work to normalize periods for everyone
- Periods are expensive, and pads and tampons are just the tip of the icebergs
- Severe menstrual cramps are debilitating, physically and mentally
- Just because we experience periods on a regular (or not so regular) basis, does not dilute its severity or legitimacy
Mentions & Resources:
- IUD Expulsion: is it as scary as it sounds?
- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
- What is Dysmenorrhea?
- Effects of Premenstrual Symptoms on Bipolar
- Ovulation. Breastfeeding, and Being A Chinese Daughter ft. Georgie Mah
- Building Resiliency and Tearing Down Facades ft. Steven Ngo
- Social Justice with Your Asian Parents ft. Irving Chong
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IUDs. Sex during periods. Pain. Discomfort. The tampon tax and all the other costs associated with our menstruations. Kristy and Angie tackle some burning questions about the ever so enduring, unbelievably persistent, biological event we unwillingly go through - our periods. We hit up our male friends and asked them to tell us something they know about menstruation and then ask something they want to know about menstruation.
Takeaways:
- We need men to do the work to normalize periods for everyone
- Periods are expensive, and pads and tampons are just the tip of the icebergs
- Severe menstrual cramps are debilitating, physically and mentally
- Just because we experience periods on a regular (or not so regular) basis, does not dilute its severity or legitimacy
Mentions & Resources:
- IUD Expulsion: is it as scary as it sounds?
- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
- What is Dysmenorrhea?
- Effects of Premenstrual Symptoms on Bipolar
- Ovulation. Breastfeeding, and Being A Chinese Daughter ft. Georgie Mah
- Building Resiliency and Tearing Down Facades ft. Steven Ngo
- Social Justice with Your Asian Parents ft. Irving Chong
Did you enjoy this episode? The best way to support this show is by listening and sharing with a friend. If you would like to buy a coffee or bubble, we would love that too.
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Email: [email protected]
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Takeaway:
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**Content Warning: Self Harm**
Takeaways:
- Traumas can resurface years after they happened
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- Talk with your younger self with compassion and love
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- 30s is when you figure out what you want
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- Lucas Ng Instagram
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Shit We Don't Tell Mom - 35. The Financial, Physical, and Mental Costs of Our Periods
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Okay, health check 1, 2, 3, 4,
Angie YuLooking pretty good.
Kristy YeeWe are going to be talking about periods and menstruation. This episode was I was going to say, this episode is brought to you by
Angie YuTo you by mother nature.
Kristy YeeWelcome back to another ep
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