Point Blank Period

Welcome back to another episode! If I were to ask you, “How do you take care of your reproductive health?” What would you say? Most people would likely be at a loss for words because it's not something we typically think about. In this episode, I share with you why NOT centering your reproductive health as a means to greater health, fertility, energy, and sexual satisfaction is a HUGE missed opportunity, and is likely why we often struggle to feel our best.  So forget what you think you "should do" or "have to do" to be healthy, and instead check out these four simple ways to becomes your healthiest, most vibrant, and sexy self!

Welcome back to Point Blank Period! In this episode, we're talking about those three little letters that for so many of us spell painful cramps, emotional mood swings, cravings, bloating, insomnia...you know what I'm talking about!!! PMS! We're going to get crystal clear on what PMS actually is and what causes it; what PMS isn't; and ultimately how we can use this premenstrual time to our advantage once we get those pesky symptoms out of the way! If you've ever wondered: Why you get PMS in the first place What causes it & how to treat it Why you feel like a different person that time of the month Whether PMS is real or if it's "all in your head"... This episode is a MUST for you!!! Please follow, rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple podcasts and Spotify. Thank you so much for your support!

I've said it before and I'll say it again: your menstrual cycle is about SO MUCH MORE than your period! In fact, the main event of your menstrual cycle is really what happens mid-cycle, approximately 2-3 weeks before you bleed--ovulation. It doesn't get the props it deserves, but ovulation is an integral piece of the healthy menstrual cycle puzzle and is actually a sign of overall health in and of itself. In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you 1) why it's so important to ensure that you're ovulating every single cycle; 2) what regular ovulation reveals about your overall health AS WELL AS how it predicts your future health; 3) some common reasons why you may not be ovulating; and 4) how to determine if you've ovulated and if not, what you can do about it.   Connect with Hilary: @hilaryglaus on IG Connect with Point Blank Period podcast:  @pointblankperiod_podcast on IG Point Blank Period podcast on YouTube

Welcome back, friends!  In this episode, I am tackling five common myths about periods that just need to die already. Unfortunately, there's still SO MUCH misinformation about periods circulating out there, so I thought "It's time to set the record straight." And while we cannot tackle #allthemyths in one episode, these five are the ones I hear most often among people of all different ages and genders.  So buckle up and get ready to learn--or unlearn!--a thing or two about your period!

In this week's episode, we're talking about how FAM (Fertility Awareness Methods) work for pregnancy achievement! For all my wannabe mamas out there, this episode is for you! We're also chatting about some reasons why you may not have conceived yet, and I'm happily debunking some common myths about what you need to do to conceive--because trying to have a baby should be an enjoyable process, not a stressful one! I hope you enjoy the episode, and as always, please share, share, share!  

Clutch the pearls!  This week's episode is all about how to track and interpret your fertile signs to know 1) when you're fertile and therefore should abstain from unprotected sex (if pregnancy prevention if your goal) and 2) when your uterus is closed is business and it's OK to f**k raw and carefree, knowing that pregnancy is impossible! Despite how far we've come in the realms of women's sexual liberation and reproductive health, SO MANY MYTHS persist about WHEN you can get pregnant and HOW it happens that this episode is LONG overdue! I hope you enjoy it, and as always, please subscribe, rate, and review! xoxo   Connect with Hilary: @hilaryglaus on IG Connect with Point Blank Period podcast:  @pointblankperiod_podcast on IG Point Blank Period podcast on YouTube

Hey, friends! In this episode, we're chatting birth control myths, and boy, are there A LOT! Hormonal birth control regulates your period (no it doesn't!) You get a real period when you're on the Pill (nope, you don't) You can get pregnant immediately after going off hormonal birth control (this is a tricky one!) And much more!  This is from an IG live I did last week, and thought it was too good not to share here! If you're not already following me on Instagram, what are you doing with your life?! Come hang out over here: @pointblankperiod_podcast and @hilaryglaus!!!

Welcome back to PBPP, friends! In this third and final episode in our series on birth control, we're talking about alternatives to hormonal contraceptives, specifically natural birth control methods.  I'm breaking down what natural birth control is--as well as what it isn't because a lot of people have the wrong idea about it!--why more healthcare practitioners aren't talking to their patients about natural birth control options, and how fertility awareness for birth control actually works.  If you've ever been on hormonal contraceptives and had a bad experience, or if you're just looking for a natural alternative that doesn't pose potential risks to your health and future fertility, this episode is for you!   Show notes: Natural birth control apps mentioned in the episode, Kindara and Natural Cycles  Taking Chare of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack  Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Friday podcast, hosted by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack FACTS (Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science 

Welcome back to #PBPP, friends! This week's episode is a continuation of our conversation from last week about #birthcontrol.  We talk about how hormonal birth control actually works to prevent pregnancy (and why it DOESN'T treat other types of period and hormonal problems but rather makes them worse); what the different types of birth control are; and what the side effects and potential risks are of even short-term use of hormonal contraceptives.  Tune in for some real talk about hormonal birth control so you can be more empowered to determine which--if any--is right for you.   

Have you ever wondered by birth control is so often prescribed to treat conditions that have nothing to do with pregnancy prevention? Yeah, me too.  In this first episode of a series all about #birthcontrol, we're diving into that question...and the answers may surprise--or even shock!--you!   Join the #PBPP community over on IG @pointblankperiod_podcast, and me, Hilary, @hilaryglaus

Did you know that as a woman, or a person with female physiology, you have a second, predominant biological rhythm that affects your mood, energy levels, libido, and more?! No?! Well, that's no surprise since we don't learn about this in school--or sex ed!  In this episode, we discuss the Infradian Rhythm--what it is, what bodily systems it affects & how, and why so few of us know anything about it. If you want to learn how to optimize your Productivity Health Fitness Nutrition Lifestyle ...this episode is for you!!!

Hey friends! In this long-awaited episode, we're talking all about the four phases of the menstrual cycle.  I wish this were common knowledge, but we're just not taught about the menstrual cycle beyond our period and ovulation--two very important aspects of our cycle, but there's SO MUCH MORE to it than that! What characterizes each phase of the menstrual cycle? What's going on physically? How can you leverage your hormones in this phase? What are your unique superpowers from one phase to the next?  These are the questions I'll answer--and more!--in this week's episode. So settle in and get ready to learn something you WISH you'd learned in sex ed!

In this episode of Point Blank Period, we are taking things in a new direction and talking about three tools to help you improve your most important relationship--the one you have with yourself. The key to feeling empowered; being, feeling, and looking healthy; having great relationships and finding true fulfillment in life comes with knowing yourself better--whether that means getting intimate with your menstrual cycle or practicing one or more of the tools I share in this week's episode!  I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, be sure to follow me on IG @hilaryglaus and  @pointblankperiod_podcast!

Are you connected with your sexual self?  The idea for this week's episode came about as I am struggling with a crisis of identity of sorts. Lately, my thoughts have been preoccupied with questions like: "What do I want more of in my life?" "What type of content am I looking for, what speaks to me?" "How do I want to feel?" I realized that my rational brain and my feeling brain are on totally parallel tracks, which has completely cut me off from my intuition.  In an effort to restore the connection between the two, I realized that this is not the only link that's been severed--the connection to my potent sexual energy has been disrupted, too.  In this episode, we explore the energy of arousal and how it is a pathway to feel how you want to feel and achieve what you want to achieve. When we're turned on, we're tuned in and we can't HELP but manifest whatever we desire!   Mentioned in the show/addt'l resources: Agreement of Self-Reported and Genital Measures of Sexual Arousal in Men and Women: A Meta-Analysis (Meredith L. Chivers et al) Back to the Body Vagina: A New Biography by Naomi R. Wolf

Phew, this episode is juicy (pun intended)!!! The female libido is very misunderstood. What you see and hear on tv, social media, etc. does not paint a realistic picture of the average woman's sexual desire and actually sets us up to think there's something wrong with us if we DON'T have a WAP. In this episode, we dig into how the menstrual cycle is a road map for understanding the intricacies of female sexual desire, and how you can leverage the wisdom of your menstrual cycle to ramp up your sexual desire if your libido is lacking.    Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack 2. Dr. Lara Briden 3. The Fertility Friday podcast

There are countless benefits to getting intimate with your menstrual cycle, not least of which is the ways doing so can improve your relationship.  In this week's episode, we're chatting about three ways the knowledge of your cycle can help you level up your relationship: 1. Improve communication;  2. Enhance fertility awareness to help a couple either avoid pregnancy or improve the likelihood of conception; and  3. Elevate sexual compatibility and satisfaction Enjoy and don't forget to leave a comment, rating, and review! xo    Mentioned in this week's episode: MyFlo App or MyFlo App Alissa Vitti, author of WomanCode and In the Flo    

If you're anything like most people who menstruate, you know when your period's coming because there are some tell-tale signs: irritability, moodiness, fatigue, bloating, that unmistakable feeling like you're not yourself...sound familiar?! If it does, you're not alone and you're NOT crazy! In this week's episode, we tackle PMS--what it is, what causes it, and most importantly why understanding your cycle and what's happening from a physiological standpoint can help you feel more mentally and emotionally empowered around that time of the month.  Horrible PMS is not inevitable, and by leaning into our cycle and learning to work with it can finally give us the permission we've been seeking to slow down, rest, and recharge during this time, just as nature intended.    Let's connect! @hilaryglaus and @pointblankperiod_podcast on IG; Point Blank Period Podcast on YT. 

In this week's episode, we're talking about how to make periods and the menstrual cycle sexy so people actually pay attention.  Despite the recent surge of menstrual care products into the marketplace and people starting to talk more openly about menstruation, for the most part it's falling on deaf ears. We're on a mission to change that because these conversations matter and more people need to hear it... ...but how do we get them on board? We make periods more appealing so more people naturally start listening up. We do this by showing people the undeniable benefits of getting to know their period and menstrual cycle.  Follow the podcast @pointblankperiod_podcast and @hilaryglaus on IG, and on YouTube.  (And just for fun, check out the makeover scene from Miss Congeniality, the movie I mention in the opening!)

Welcome back to Point Blank Period! In today's episode, Hilary talks about what she wish she learned about periods and the menstrual cycle in sex ed, and how this lack of information and unwillingness to have these conversations is doing young women a huge disservice.  We talk about what a period is and how it fits into the "precisely choreographed series of events" that is the menstrual cycle as a whole, and how despite its immense value, this knowledge is anything but common because to acknowledge our biological differences would mean admitting that we can't do it all... ...or would it? Listen up and find out!  As always, you can find Hilary at @pointblankperiod_podcast and @hilaryglaus on IG. Episode references: 1. The Fifth Vital Sign, by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack   

In this inaugural episode of Point Blank Period, we're talking about sex...education, and of course, periods. Hilary shares her sex ed experience and how it left much to be desired, as well as what she learned (or didn't) about periods as a young person. She shares how the problem with sex ed (or lack thereof) is two-fold: it's sex ed itself, but it's also how boys and girls are separated from one another at such a crucial age and the impact this has on their self-esteem and ability to connect on an intimate level with prospective future partners. She discusses how the lack of openness around sex, periods, and menstrual health discourages curiosity and healthy sexual exploration in kids and contributes to the toxic "men ain't s**t, women ain't s**t" battles raging today that get in the way of meaningful connection. 

Hey there! I'm Hilary Glaus and welcome to Point Blank Period podcast--an unapologetic, honest, and truthful conversation about periods, female reproductive health, relationships, and sexual empowerment. In other words, everything you wish you'd learned in sex ed! This show tackles these taboo topics head-on and reveals how they are key to achieving optimal health, stronger relationships, empowerment, and true life fulfillment. So whether you have a period or just care about someone who does, Point Blank Period is for you! Please subscribe to the show from wherever you're listening so that you get notified when new episodes are available.  Cheers to taking periods public, one point blank conversation at a time! Follow PBPP on social! @pointblankperiod_podcast and @hilaryglaus on IG and here on YouTube.