That’s On Period!

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Let's talk periods! Andrea Rix and Yasi Henderson, co-founders of the Period Poverty Project in San Diego, CA, debunk the social stigma around menstruation by discussing all things period-related. Menstruation should not be a taboo subject, and that's on period!

That’s On Period!


    • Nov 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Episode 06: Vaxxed, Period!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 16:26


    In today's episode, Yasi and Andrea explore the less commonly discussed side effect of the Covid vaccine: irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Join them as they dive into the female reproductive system's connection to the immune system and discuss the importance of gender equity in science research as a whole, all while working to combat misinformation about the effects of the vaccine.

    Episode 05: Three Generations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 27:07


    Let's take a journey through three different periods of periods! Today, Andrea interviews three generations of menstruators: Yasi, her mother, and her grandmother. Tune in to hear what it was like to have a period back in the ‘50s, some family period stories, and the importance of how we teach the next generation about menstruation.

    Episode 04: Girl Talk #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 24:57


    Welcome to the first episode of our newest series – Girl Talk! Today, Andrea and Yasi are joined by their dear friend (and PPP's Director of Operations) Alex, a swimmer/water polo player with many aquatic period stories to share. They talk about getting your first period earlier than everyone else, hiding your products (tampon up the sleeve trick), telling guys that you're on your period, and learning to take pride in menstruation. Enjoy!

    Episode 03: Menstrual Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 17:39


    In this episode, Andrea and Yasi talk about the ten most common myths surrounding menstruation! They discuss everything from syncing up to attracting sharks in the ocean, sharing funny stories and working to clear up some harmful misinformation in the process.

    Episode 02: Guy Talk #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 23:58


    Welcome back! Today, Jack and Parviz join us for the first episode of our new series – Guy Talk! Tune in to hear what they know about periods, what type of menstruator they would be, and what questions they have about periods.

    Episode 01: Welcome to That's On Period!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 14:24


    Welcome to That's On Period! In our very first episode, Yasi and Andrea welcome you to the podcast by diving right into a couple of their own period stories. The common theme is the unforgettable experience of inserting a tampon for the first time… gone wrong! We hope you enjoy!

    That's On Period! (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 0:33


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