Episode 61 - Periods: Why so Taboo?

Aunt Flo, Shark Week, Time of the Month. What is your favourite euphemism to avoid saying the word menstruation? Menstruation happens to half of the population at some point in their lives, but it is taboo in many places. This taboo prevents us from talking openly about menstruation and the menstrual cycle because it is seen as icky and gross. Of all the topics related to sex, the menstrual cycle might be the most shrouded in mystery.

How much pain is normal during your period? Is PMS real? When during the cycle is pregnancy a risk? Can you answer these questions? Listen in to learn about things you might not know about the menstrual cycle.

Periods? What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!

Links mentioned in this episode

Wikipedia entry about the menstrual cycle.

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Download the script here.

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Production and script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe