Clitical Thinking

Nobody warned us it would feel like this. Everyone online is getting engaged, running marathons and seemingly thriving in their careers and we're just here trying to figure out what we're actually doing with our lives.In this episode, we're getting real about navigating your 20s after uni: the career confusion, the situationships, the love bombing, and why it's completely normal to have absolutely no idea what you're doing.If you've ever thought "WTF am I even doing with my life?" this one's for you.🎙️ Clitical Thinking — the podcast where we get real about growing up, womanhood, and all the taboo topics no one else wants to talk about.📩 Got something to say? [email protected]📲 Follow us: @CliticalThinking #Our20s #QuarterLifeCrisis #LifeAfterUni #SituationshipEra #GirlPodcast #UKPodcast #LoveBombing #Adulting #WTF

Welcome to one of our most honest (and shocking) episodes yet…In this episode, we’re sharing REAL contraception horror stories — from the pill and the implant to the copper IUD and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered what birth control is actually like, or you’re thinking about going on (or coming off) contraception, this episode is a must-listen.🎙️ This is a safe space for real stories, real experiences, and real conversations around women’s health, sexual health, and modern dating.Disclaimer: These are personal experiences and not medical advice. Always speak to a healthcare professional for guidance.We talk about: • Birth control side effects (the pill, implant, IUD) • Contraception horror stories & fails • Mental health & hormonal changes • Painful experiences & unexpected reactions • Honest opinions on different types of contraceptionGot your own story? Drop it in the comments or DM us for a chance to be featured in a future episode. contraception horror stories, birth control stories, contraception experiences, the pill side effects, IUD horror story, implant side effects, women’s health podcast, UK contraception, birth control truth, coming off the pill, sexual health podcast

How to Cycle Sync and is it just a trend or a helpful wellness tool? In this video, we discuss how and why Cycle Syncing can help women by discussing what it is and how to practise it by adjusting our diets, exercise routines, and self-care habits. In this episode, we break down:• The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle• How hormones affect mood, energy & focus• Cycle syncing workouts & nutrition• Productivity tips based on your cycle• Whether cycle syncing is backed by scienceIf you’ve ever wondered why your motivation changes throughout the month, this episode explains what’s really happening in your body.💬 Comment your experience with cycle syncing — have you tried it?🔔 Subscribe for more conversations around women’s health, wellness trends & real talk.#CycleSyncing #hormones #MenstrualCycle #Podcast #Storytime #lutealphase #ovulating

Why has everyone suddenly got a BBL? In this episode, we’re diving into the growing popularity of cosmetic enhancements — from BBLs and lip fillers to corrective and non-surgical procedures.Why are cosmetic procedures more common than ever?Is social media influencing the trend?What are the real risks behind the “Instagram body”?We discuss:• The rise of BBLs• The influence of Instagram & TikTok• Cosmetic surgery risks• Body image pressures• Are enhancements becoming the new normal?This is an honest conversation about beauty standards, confidence, and whether cosmetic surgery has gone too far.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔#BBL #CosmeticSurgery #PlasticSurgery #Podcast #BodyImage #AestheticIndustry #Trending

What a situationship is, discussing whether ghosting is okay, first date fears, dating apps and sharing some VERY personal stories! We're SO excited to be back for season 2!!! *trauma dump incoming*In today’s episode, we will be talking about the modern dating scene. We will try to uncover what the fuck a situationship even is, discussing whether ghosting is okay, first date fears, and dating app drama all whilst sharing some VERY personal stories! #ModernDating #DatingPodcast #Situationship #Ghosting #DatingApps

Our aim for this episode is that we want you to know that struggling with cyclical mood changes, emotional distress or physical symptoms linked to your hormones is not a personal failure. It’s real, it’s valid, and you deserve to be taken seriously. Whether you experience symptoms every month, irregularly, or in connection with existing conditions, you are not alone — and help is available.This episode is about breaking the silence, removing the stigma, and reminding you that listening to your body and advocating for yourself is not weakness — it’s self-respect. Below, you can find all the links to any sources mentioned  🩷As always, leave any questions or thoughts down below. We'd love to hear them  🩷 IAPMD - https://www.iapmd.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23263234694&gbraid=0AAAAADiCO_pZNMJh9LUrOCe6bX8ZXOsoA&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6sjKBhCSARIsAJvYcpPx3LhJ-M0_JBHFBdZAsR9KGZoBRdQqhNV2Axy7IWhZirPFxi9ExM8aAlBqEALw_wcBNAPS - https://www.pms.org.uk/PMDD Support Bristol - https://www.pmddbristol.com/NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-menstrual-syndrome/NHS-https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/p/article/premenstrualdysphoricdisorder(pmdd) Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/getting-a-pmdd-diagnosis/PMDDPMSPMEhormonesmenstrual cycleperiod hormoneswomen’s hormoneshormonal mood swingsperiod mood swingsmental health and hormones

Thank you for watching this episode of the Clitical Thinking Podcast - talking all about nudes! Our aim for this episode was to bring transparency to this topic and encourage people to seek help if they find themself in a situation where nude photos of themselves have been shared without consent. We want everyone to know that if you have consensually sent someone a nude and they have betrayed your trust by sharing the image, you should not feel ashamed; THEY SHOULD! Similarly, if you find yourself being peer pressured into sending explicit images of yourself, know that it is 100% your choice to share your body with others, no one else's. Below, you can find all the links to any sources mentioned 🩷As always, leave any questions or thoughts down below. We'd love to hear them 🩷 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erotic_art_in_Pompeii_and_HerculaneumArt Works:Botticelli, Sandro. The Birth of Venus. c. 1484–1486, Uffizi Gallery, Florence.Gérôme, Jean-Léon. Venus Rising. 1890, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid.Giorgione. The Sleeping Venus. c. 1508–1510, Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden.Michelangelo. David. 1501–1504, Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence.Venus of Willendorf. c. 28,000–25,000 BCE, Natural History Museum, Vienna.Where to find help: - For emergencies in the UK call 999- UK safer internet centre https://saferinternet.org.uk- The cyber helpline https://www.thecyberhelpline.com- Stop NCII https://stopncii.org/?lang=en-gb- Revenge porn helpline https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk- Child line https://www.childline.org.uk

Thank you for watching this episode of the Clitical Thinking Podcast! Talking all about common myths about female bodies! This episode, we wanted to continue to break the stigma around women's bodies and get to the root of a few of these unfortunate but very common myths... Below, you can find all the links to any sources mentioned 🩷As always, leave any questions or thoughts down below. We'd love to hear them 🩷

Thank you for watching the third episode of the Clitical Thinking Podcast! Talking all about medical gaslighting and conditions that could be affecting your periods! Our aim for this episode was to push for women to advocate for themselves in all settings, but especially in medical settings.  Below, you can find all the links to any sources mentioned  🩷As always, leave any questions or thoughts down below. We'd love to hear them  🩷 pcos: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/endo: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/One UK report found that approximately 84% of women felt they were not heard by healthcareprofessionals. PsychregA study of women attending a clinic for vulvovaginal pain found that 45% had been told to “justrelax more,” and 39%felt they were made to feel “crazy.” npwomenshealthcare.comIn the context of Endometriosis, a survey found that 74% of respondents felt their symptoms weredismissed by healthcare providers; some described being told their pain was “psychosomatic.”NationalWorldOne analysis states that women are “significantly more likely” than men to be told their symptomsare psychosomatic or influenced by emotional distress. Berkeley Political Review+1A broader “medical gaslighting” survey attempts to summarise: “70% of women with chronichealth issues have experienced some form of medical gaslighting.”Stephanie E. Libbon -https://vc.bridgew.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgireferer=&httpsredir=1&article=1401&context=jiws 

Thank you for watching the second episode of the Clitical Thinking Podcast! Talking all things feminine hygiene! Below you can find all the links to any sources and products mentioned 🩷As always, leave any questions or thoughts down below. We'd love to hear them 🩷 Tampons:www.lil-lets.com/uk/www.totm.comhttps://www.hereweflo.co/?srsltid=AfmBOoo40qUm66WLvVB40QhWOORofX5fi4NOxHQP_9LfyH5aXiOeUk8YCups: https://shopdiva.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqv1OqNTdFcztVKOsER_jBvus5Ki2bNNobGoKFCYSHrRtqB8AkS Disc: https://saalt.com/?snowball=DemiN15&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22836924668&gbraid=0AAAAA-3VECjLo5s4aZMCIOrPR9c33f7ua&gclid=CjwKCAiAoNbIBhB5EiwAZFbYGHNuPeXxME4M4hXZGCEQisZ7a1j3wBgSaQM9UWCarv6eyRNCYDL1FRoCgjQQAvD_BwECondoms:https://www.skynfeel.co.ukhttps://www.hanxofficial.com/products/vegan-natural-condoms?srsltid=AfmBOopvpr2JGsquswfBTCLYNKcRHF6XHZoha6P_N7vjIxphR43Zl2Rrhttps://www.lelohex.com/hex-original?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9724086933&gbraid=0AAAAACxQnoZxulNajJlkmu7QMPAQGxt_R&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiebIBhDmARIsAE8PGNIW8i5tkDpealx9dJa2Hc9VLH1k-qCMhHZitUsSRgxT27txCJaoa-0aAgtvEALw_wcBSex Toys:https://www.thenaturallovecompany.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16247075015&gbraid=0AAAAACsLtpkLhYL0r27yH7BRQ4RMWHYdO&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiebIBhDmARIsAE8PGNL2yRywDcWfJnbDHbpWIn0HjXtIv7aGLlP2or5UGalKa917Ewrvtq8aAvWGEALw_wcBhttps://www.lelo.com/black-friday?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GSN-AOA-Lelo-lelo-SALES-BOT-BRAND-eng-UK&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=932981209&gbraid=0AAAAADdTo8ghb7Hs_GhZaKRjisiQIX_bo&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiebIBhDmARIsAE8PGNJ8sIEfx1pc8ClMna010S0MNddySEp54HSDO7oFc8AG1kGD0IvB6YYaAuH1EALw_wcB

Welcome to the first episode of the Clitical Thinking Podcast.Our first episode is more of a chatty get to know us style video where we discuss our firsts! Where we delve into our first periods, first kisses, first boyfriends, first love and heartbreak, and our first time having sex... We've made this episode so you can get to know us, but also to combat the stigma and shame surrounding these natural, human experiences, which most women will go through growing up. We will be here every Monday on Spotify and YouTube.🩷 Drop a pink heart in the comments if you read this far 🩷