Today’s episode is the menstruation lesson you never learned in high school sex ed class. I sit down with Grace as she walks us through the biology of our menstrual cycle and discusses the social stigma surrounding our periods.

 

Grace is a nurse studying at the University of Ottawa. She is on the pod today to share her passion and knowledge of women’s health and sexual education. Grace enlightens us on:

 

-the different phases of the menstrual cycle

-period misconceptions

-gender inclusive terminology when talking about menstruation

-alternative menstrual products

 

Connect with Grace on Instagram @grace__poland

 

Sexual education resources as recommended by Grace:

-period tracker app @clueapp

-get the facts about menstruation from Canada's experts at   yourperiod.ca

-check out @dame on instagram and their blog Swell by Dame for all things sex and wellness

-shame free products for periods and sex @sustain on instagram

 

Make sure to follow @thisiswomenpodcast on instagram for more updates about the pod!

 

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