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I’ve Tried Every Type of Period Product—Here Are My Hot Takes, with Emily


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"The first ever pad that was manufactured still hasn't broken down."


In this episode, Emily joins us to talk all things period products—from the first tampons we tried as teens to the eco-friendly innovations we're loving today. She shares her personal journey, a few strong opinions (aka hot takes), and plenty of surprising facts along the way.


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We cover:


🩸 Emily's period product journey—from cardboard applicators to menstrual cups

🩸 The full range of period products out there today (and how to pick what's right for you)

🩸 New trends in period care and why they matter

🩸 The plastic problem in pads:

→ Each of us uses roughly 11,000 period products in our lifetime

→ A mainstream pad can take at least 800 years to decompose

→ Period products are washing up on EU coastlines more than plastic bags

🩸 What actually causes that period smell (spoiler: it's not you)

🩸 How your menstrual cycle can impact your yoga practice


Whether you're curious about trying something new, wondering about the environmental impact of your current go-to, or just love a good period chat—this one's for you.


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