Episode 05 - Periods 2.0: Everything You Didn’t Learn in 5th Grade Health Class
It's time to give the "period talk" a makeover. Long gone are the days of crunchy pads and chemical-laced tampons. This week, our hosts refresh everything we've learned about periods and break it down for the 21st century woman - all while sipping a rich & fruity Cabernet.
Our Hosts:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm
What we're drinking: 2016 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
INTRO
Corinne chats with Natalie about her recent natural hair journey. Corinne discusses the importance of normalizing curly hair as beautiful in media. Off that, Natalie recommends Tracee Ellis Ross's haircare line, which is dedicated to curly hair.
TOPIC
This week, we decided to revamp the “period talk." It's 2020 and a lot has changed when it comes to tackling that time of the month. We asked ourselves, how would we change the “period talk?” What would we recommend to each other? What questions do we still have?
In this episode, we discuss:
FEMALE WELLNESS PRODUCTS
Menstrual cups, like Diva Cup
Subscription services, like Lola
Period underwear, like Thinx
Other female wellness products, like Love Wellness, that provide other products like PH-balanced wipes and boric acid suppositories
We also discuss the importance of quality products and how chemical-filled products are a danger to our vaginal health.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
We knock down the "tough it out" mentality that we've been taught
We discuss how birth control can be used a pain management strategy
We reference CBD suppositories as another pain management tool, like the brand Foria Wellness
We discuss TENS devices and how they can be used as a therapeutic tool. Corinne talks about her experience with Livia.
Acupuncture as a pain management strategy
We also discuss when pain is normal and not normal, and when to see a doctor about your pain.
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS
Corinne and Natalie answer some lingering questions that they still have about periods, like:
What are periods poops?
What is the bleeding you experience while you're on the pill?
What are clotting disorders?
What is cycle synching?
How do you get blood out of anything?
END OF SHOW
This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the 2016 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley against pop queen & business mogul Rihanna.
Natalie references Day Drinking with Seth and Rihanna.
Hottie Of The Week: Rihanna
2016 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley: 9/Rihanna
To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play "Who'd You Rather?" Natalie must decide between Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas. Corinne must choose between Mike Meyers as The Cat In The Hat and Jim Carrey as The Grinch.
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