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Happy Tuesday, it's another grab bag of Bottoms today with the second installment of Careless Whispers. Today we're discussing our Primary Wound quiz results, judging books by their covers (literally, books), and movies. Sit back and relax and let our high peak moments soothe your ear holes, Bottoms Up! Tell us all about your favorite movie you've never watched, best book you ever picked at random, and share your quiz results with us on our Instagram or call/text the Bottom Hotline at (805) 628-2397.

This week Katy takes us on the road to some recent studies examining the effects of COVID-19 on erectile dysfunction and COVID-19 vaccines on menstrual cycles. The ED study is a very small group, massive dicks we're sure, just small in sample size. The menstrual cycle study is being undertaken by Dr. Kate Clancy, who is collecting data as we speak. If you've menstruated at least once and have been vaccinated, you can participate in her survey via Twitter.

 

Nobody panic! As we said, these studies are very new and have not published any findings yet, we just found them to be interesting and worth a closer look. Bottoms up!

 

World Journal of Men's Health

 

Forbes - Covid Causes Long Term ED?

 

BBC Article - Period Changes and the Covid Vaccine

Introducing a brand new series, Careless Whispers! These are like audio drawstring pajama bottoms, so comfy and soft, you can't resist them. We're keeping it casual and loose, talking about a few random topics that inevitably lead us down endless rabbit holes. This week we discuss: internet friends, a French band, Formula 1 racing, and taking compliments. Feast your ears on this smorgasbord that is nothing but everything all at once.

Happy Mother's Day, Bottom Bible style! We're shouting out our favorite mother and daughter duos (sometimes trios with Grandma making a special appearance) from television and film. What is it about certain relationships speak to us and why? We've got a little of everything - drama, comedy, documentary, absurdity, and even cartoons! Who are some of your favorite mother/daughter teams? Comment here, or slide into our Instagram DMs and let us know!

TRIGGER WARNING: Episode touches on the topic of abduction.

 

The color-coded notes and vintage references continue with Episode 2 of Cruel Summer focus more on Kate's timelines, showing us that the Queen Bee's life isn't as picture perfect as we thought. We're loving the 90s revival this series is dishing up, are you? If you've been curious about this show, from FreeForm and available on Hulu, dip your perfectly pedicured toes into it with us. We covered the premier episode last week, and are wrapping up our cliffhanger today. Let us know your takes on the series, and maybe also tell us about your Delia's catalog wish list. Enjoy!

The weather is warming up, the vaccines are happening, and the flower crowns are being dusted off... that can only mean that festival season is nigh. What better festival to explore than Kanamara Matsuri, aka Japan's Penis Festival! This week Katy tells us all about its origins and some of the sights and sounds you might experience there.

 

How to Celebrate Kanamara Matsuri

This week is a shit show, so buckle up. Pooping, we all do it, so let's just get comfortable and talk about it. How much is normal, how often should we be doing it, and what color should it be? We've got a lot to cover, so let's get to it! We can't help the few terrible dad jokes and bad puns that might occur, but we did try to keep the majority of the episode focused on real research. Look down below for the links to the information, studies, and charts mentioned in the episode.

 

 

Types of Poop - Healthline

 

Bristol Stool Chart

 

Probiotics May Ease Constipation - Harvard Health Blog

 

Probiotics: What you need to know - US Dept of Health and Human Services

 

8 Health Benefits of Probiotics - Healthline

We're careening into the second quarter of 2021, trying to get to the end of that quarantine tunnel. We're finally having some hopeful firsts! Vaccinations, mammograms, live shows, birthday parties (so smol), and more! Join us for a pajama pants fix, relaxed episode where we talk about the firsts that may hopefully shine the light into a quar-free zone.

Emily in Paris hit Netflix at the perfect time, right when we'd burned through our lists of long-ago curated "I gotta watch this at some point" selections. We'd done as many DIY projects as we could stand, listened to all the podcasts, baked all the breads - we needed something new, anything would do! Along came Emily in Paris and her fucking bucket hat filled with delicious empty calories of fluff. And we all ate up that fluff, some in binge sessions that lasted mere hours, others taking their time and slowly giving themselves over to Emily's sweet nectar. When did you give in? Have you held strong and not been exposed yet? Join us this week as we explore how the show no one seemed to like took over our streams.

 

 

Links:

The New Yorker

The Hollywood Reporter

RTL (en français)