S3 Ep. 42 Exploring Period Poverty and Menstrual Equity with Dr. Allison Casola, Dr. Kierstin Luber, and Dr. Amy Henderson Riley

"We just want people who menstruate to be able to do so safely and with dignity, and we don't think that's so big of an ask." In this episode, Dr. Allison Casola, Dr. Kierstin Luber, and Dr. Amy Henderson Riley discuss period poverty from an epidemiologic approach by considering three components: person, place, and time. They also identify policy opportunities, vulnerable populations, and the siloing of menstrual equity and reproductive education. The first step is increasing awareness, which is made easier by their glossary and other publications. This episode references the article titled "Period Poverty: an Epidemiologic and Biopsychosocial Analysis" by Allison R. Casola, PhD, MPH, MCHES, Kierstin Luber, DO, MPH, and Amy Henderson Riley, DrPH, MCHES. As mentioned in the episode, you can check out "No More Secrets" on Instagram at @nomoresecretsmbs, as well as Dr. Riley's book "Health Communication Fundamentals" at Springer Publishing or Amazon.