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BK discusses her conversations with her mother and doctor about going on the birth control pill. Stories & ConversationsWatchWishing I Had Knowledge of Menstrual Cycles at a Younger Age L discusses the taboo around birth and menstruation in her French culture and the process of learning to chart her menstrual cycle as an adult. L discusses the taboo around birth and menstruation in her French culture and the process of learning to chart her menstrual cycle as an adult. Stories & ConversationsWatchUnderstanding Why Women’s Health Has Been So Stigmatized XY describes how her mindset around menstruation has changed and how her previous mindset was informed by her Asian culture. XY describes how her mindset around menstruation has changed and how her previous mindset was informed by her Asian culture. Stories & ConversationsWatchUnderstanding How Hormones Affect My Mental and Physical Health XY discusses some of her health challenges as they relate to depressing thoughts and behaviors linked to her PMS and extreme menstrual cramps. XY discusses some of her health challenges as they relate to depressing thoughts and behaviors linked to her PMS and extreme menstrual cramps. Stories & ConversationsWatchSelf-Compassion versus the Patriarchal Pharmaceutical Industry XY advocates for kindness toward ourselves -- and for more research on menstruation that centers women instead of profit and patriarchy. XY advocates for kindness toward ourselves -- and for more research on menstruation that centers women instead of profit and patriarchy. Stories & ConversationsWatchManaging My Pregnancy While Dealing With Endometriosis and Asthma CB shares her experience of pregnancy and birth while managing stage four endometriosis and asthma. CB shares her experience of pregnancy and birth while managing stage four endometriosis and asthma. Stories & ConversationsWatchHaving to Make My Own Menstrual Hygiene Products in Prison KH explains what it’s like to be a woman in prison experiencing a shortage of menstrual hygiene products. KH explains what it’s like to be a woman in prison experiencing a shortage of menstrual hygiene products. Stories & ConversationsWatchHaving to Learn about PMS on My Own XY addresses how she first learned about PMS and what she found in her own research. She discusses treatments she tried for her PMS and cramps. XY addresses how she first learned about PMS and what she found in her own research. She discusses treatments she tried for her PMS and cramps. Stories & ConversationsWatchGiving Advice to Other Endometriosis Advocates HG discusses the importance of self-advocacy as it relates to endometriosis and the benefits of working with other advocates. HG discusses the importance of self-advocacy as it relates to endometriosis and the benefits of working with other advocates. Stories & ConversationsWatchGiving Advice to Anyone Who Menstruates XY gives advice to anyone who may be experiencing their period for the first time. She addresses both puberty and menstruation. XY gives advice to anyone who may be experiencing their period for the first time. She addresses both puberty and menstruation. Stories & ConversationsWatchFinding the Right Treatment for Endometriosis HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare. HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare. Stories & ConversationsWatchFighting for the Incarcerated Who Struggle to Find Menstrual Hygiene Products KH addresses her desire to discuss menstrual hygiene and incarceration, which stems from her personal experience and advocacy work. KH addresses her desire to discuss menstrual hygiene and incarceration, which stems from her personal experience and advocacy work. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
