Last Saturday was the first anniversary of the Women’s March. In this episode, the Vagibonds discuss the reasons for the march, other similar marches throughout history, and the potential problems with the movement.

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2017 Women’s March

Women’s March Official Website

1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade

African American Women’s Suffrage Movement

Million Woman March

“Why This Black Girl Will Not Be Returning To The Women’s March”

This week Katee and Corbin discuss a condition that affects the lives of many women: Endometriosis. We discuss it as a cause of chronic pelvic pain which has a large impact on the every day lives of the women which it affects. We talk theories about cause and treatment. Also don't forget about our VAGIBONDS MUG GIVEAWAY! Comment on our page, send us an e-mail, share us on social media, or rate and review us on iTunes and you will be entered to win!

This week the Vagibonds discuss their thoughts on the book Hunger, by Roxane Gay. Feel free to listen even if you haven’t read yet!

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This week Madeline Knott joins us again! She leads the vagibonds on a historical journey of the things people have been using to “clean” their vaginas throughout time.

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Why douching won’t die

UIHC Vulvar Skin Guidlines

Merry Christmas to those who observe! This week we are joined by Madeline Knott! She and the vagibonds decided to find out who else wants to be like Mary and have a virgin birth. We also discuss whether religiousness effects your definitions of sex.

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References:

Reuters article

Yahoo question 1, question 2, question 3

Herring Amy H, Attard Samantha M, Gordon-Larsen Penny, Joyner William H, Halpern Carolyn T. Like a virgin (mother): analysis of data from a longitudinal, US population representative sample survey BMJ 2013; 347 :f7102

This week we talk about Centering Pregnancy. What is the Centering model and why are we using it? Katee explains and shares her own story of Centering.

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https://www.centeringhealthcare.org/

Chen, L., et al., Centering and Racial Disparities (CRADLE study): rationale and design of a randomized controlled trial of centering pregnancy and birth outcomes. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, 2017. 17(1): p. 118.

This week Katee, Corbin, and Dave venture into a topic explore a new fronteir in OB/GYN- uterus transplants! We talk about the history, process and have a discussion about their ethicak implications.

This week Katee, Dave, and Corbin talk pop culture's favorite (according to Corbin) syndrome with cystic ovaries, PCOS (polycystic avarian syndrome.) We talk the difference between a syndrom and a disease, symptoms, and treatments. Stay tuned!

This week MacKenzie Thayer joins us to talk about abortion laws, specifically those pertaining to waiting periods between counseling and procedures.

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News articles

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/02/3-day-abortion-waiting-period-upheld-iowa-judge/668072001/

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/24/iowa-state-supreme-court-blocks-enforcement-abortion-waiting-period/796342001/

Research regarding waiting periods in other states

Roberts SCM, Belusa E, Turok DK, Combellick S, Ralph L. Do 72-Hour Waiting Periods and Two-Visit Requirements for Abortion Affect Women’s Certainty? A Prospective Cohort Study. Womens Health Issues. 2017;27(4):400-406.

Roberts SC, Turok DK, Belusa E, Combellick S, Upadhyay UD. Utah’s 72-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion: Experiences Among a Clinic-Based Sample of Women. Perspect Sex Reprod Health. 2016;48(4):179-187.

Sanders JN, Conway H, Jacobson J, Torres L, Turok DK. The Longest Wait: Examining the Impact of Utah’s 72-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion. Womens Health Issues. 2016;26(5):483-7.

White K, Demartelly V, Grossman D, Turan JM. Experiences Accessing Abortion Care in Alabama among Women Traveling for Services. Womens Health Issues. 2016;26(3):298-304.

This week we talk about the parts of womenhood we’re thankful for!

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Kangaroos have three vaginas