As a trans man, PJ started taking hormones in college, and his period stopped. But once he met Zoë, the two started experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) together. We hear about their discomfort, acceptance, and love. We also talk to a doctor who unpacks PMS for us.

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We talk to people who don’t menstruate but who understand why it matters to them. If you have anyone who menstruates in your life, this episode’s for you.

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Not surprisingly, the period emoji is easily our favorite. But how it came to be is complicated. We talked to the women who made it happen.

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Do you worry about getting your period all of a sudden and not being prepared? Well, older menstruators have been there. A few of them tell us about being ready for all sorts of period moments.

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Daniela remembers her middle school teacher telling her to shout “Period!” to get over the stigma. Years later, Daniela wanted to share that same feeling of fun and freedom — so she created The Period Game.

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In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest period-related questions out there — from how to put in a tampon to what vaginal discharge is all about.

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Two dads who have never experienced menstruation and their teen daughters, Ceci and Liv, talk about how their family dealt with first periods.

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Cass Bliss was so open about being a transgender and non-binary menstruator that they were recognized as a world leader. Along the way, they also created Toni the Tampon to illustrate what it’s like to have a period. Note: this episode talks about cyberbullying, so you might want to listen with an adult.

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It’s not always easy for parents to talk about periods. We talk to Phyllis Fagel — a certified professional school counselor and author of Middle School Matters — about how to start that conversation, and what pitfalls to avoid.

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Julia, Jocelyn, Piper and Maia decided their school should provide free menstrual products. The four friends’ activism led to them helping to draft a bill to offer free supplies in schools across their state.

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