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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 46 MIN

What It's Like to be a Girl

from The Borderline Besties · host Lauren Lowder

The episode begins with all three catching up and a discussion about the full moon. The episode then transitions to something Borderline Batshit Michael experienced. The three hosts then dive into a deeper exploration of the emotional and physical effects of being a woman, including the luteal phase and its impact on behavior and mood. The conversation covers a range of topics including gender differences, bodily functions, societal norms, mood swings, and women's health. Humor and candidness are prevalent throughout, creating an engaging and informative dialogue. The discussion delves into the use of menstrual products, misconceptions about birth control, and the importance of setting boundaries in friendships. Additionally, the conversation explores the challenges of parenting and the dynamics of raising children of different genders.Takeaways* Impact of the full moon on sleep* The emotional and physical effects of menstruation* Menstrual humor* Gender differences* Relationship dynamics* Menstrual products and birth control* Navigating friendships and boundaries* Parenting and gender dynamicsChapters* 00:00 The full moon & Borderline Batshit Segment* 09:06 The Impact of Menstruation* 15:59 Understanding the Luteal Phase* 21:40 Bodily Functions* 28:13 Gender Norms* 33:22 Friendship and Support* 44:05 Navigating Friendships and Boundaries* 53:38 Parenting and Gender DynamicsTakeawaysMenstrual cycle impactHumor as coping mechanism Menstrual humorGender differencesRelationship dynamics Menstrual products and birth controlNavigating friendships and boundariesParenting and gender dynamics

The episode begins with all three catching up and a discussion about the full moon. The episode then transitions to something Borderline Batshit Michael experienced. The three hosts then dive into a deeper exploration of the emotional and physical effects of being a woman, including the luteal phase and its impact on behavior and mood. The conversation covers a range of topics including gender differences, bodily functions, societal norms, mood swings, and women's health. Humor and candidness are prevalent throughout, creating an engaging and informative dialogue. The discussion delves into the use of menstrual products, misconceptions about birth control, and the importance of setting boundaries in friendships. Additionally, the conversation explores the challenges of parenting and the dynamics of raising children of different genders.Takeaways* Impact of the full moon on sleep* The emotional and physical effects of menstruation* Menstrual humor* Gender differences* Relationship dynamics* Menstrual products and birth control* Navigating friendships and boundaries* Parenting and gender dynamicsChapters* 00:00 The full moon & Borderline Batshit Segment* 09:06 The Impact of Menstruation* 15:59 Understanding the Luteal Phase* 21:40 Bodily Functions* 28:13 Gender Norms* 33:22 Friendship and Support* 44:05 Navigating Friendships and Boundaries* 53:38 Parenting and Gender DynamicsTakeawaysMenstrual cycle impactHumor as coping mechanism Menstrual humorGender differencesRelationship dynamics Menstrual products and birth controlNavigating friendships and boundariesParenting and gender dynamics

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