The Stigma. Period.

When you hear the word period, what word comes to mind? Probably not something happy or optimistic. It's most likely something rooted in misogyny or self-hatred. There is still so much stigma surrounding periods today and how they are seen as something gross. They are seen as something to be hidden.  Key Takeaways:   [5:49] Starting my period and how people feel about them when they hear the word [9:15] Being shamed for my period and my worst experiences  [16:40] Period pain is dismissed and how it's celebrated but also minimized  [19:20] How periods are seen in different cultures  [23:55] How a Disney movie talked about periods, the taboos, and culture clashes  [28:19] The issue with gender neutral bathrooms and getting time off for your period [29:49] Teaching health, consent, bleeding everywhere, and mixed emotions [35:58] Future episodes on periods  Resources:    Turning Red Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation