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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 10 MIN

Menstrual Blood & Health - How to Read Your Period

from The Period Press · host Samantha Garstin

Blood keeps us alive. But the moment it comes out of a vagina, everyone loses their mind about it.In this episode: what menstrual fluid actually is, what it tells you about your health, and how to track it in real life. We cover period shame, heavy bleeding, clots, colour changes, stem cells (yes, really)... and why your period is officially considered a fifth vital sign.Find out more about BioGrad hereHelpful Links...📖 Read the transcript here. 🟦 Connect with me on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠for daily insights🌶️ ND friends, grab your SpicyTrait Mapper and start spotting your own patterns.🩸 Not-so-spicy? Download the Cycle Harmony Mapper instead.💌 ⁠⁠Subscribe to The Period Press⁠⁠ Written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee in bed at 10!

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