Dr. Elizabeth Kissling is a professor of women’s and gender studies at Eastern Washington University, where she teaches courses in feminism and women’s studies, gender and media, sexuality studies, gender health issues, and related topics. Her pronouns are she and her. Dr. Kissling’s research focuses on women’s health, bodies, and feminism, and especially how these issues are represented in media. Her new book about abortion activism and social media is called: From a Whisper to a Shout. As the author of Capitalizing on the Curse and related articles, she is best known for her research on media representations of menstruation. In today’s episode we talk about the menstrual cycle, reproductive justice, feminism, and birth control! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What led Dr. Kissling to her focus of the pill and menstruation Results from Dr. Kissling’s study of junior high age girls and their first periods The importance of teaching and providing information to young women & men about  birth control The true effectiveness of condom and why you should not use condoms with any type of oil The importance of letting your menstrual cycle mature Why putting young girls on birth control can be harmful to their bone health The strategic marketing and patent methods behind the birth control pill over the years   Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Kissling PhD.: You can connect with Dr. Kissling on her on her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Elizabeth Kissling | Website No Justice, No Pill/Know (Reproductive) Justice, Know the Pill What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger: Young Women's Online Conversations about Quitting the Pill From A Whisper to a Shout Capitalizing on the Curse FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms | Lisa & Kat FFP 233 | Progesterone and the Importance of Regular Ovulation | Dr. Jerilynn Prior FFP 055 | Menstrual Cycle Health | Why Regular Ovulation is Essential for Bone, Heart and Breast Health | Dr. Jerilynn Prior Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 262 | Should Men Be Equally Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 261 | Medical Gaslighting, Feminism, Reproductive Health, and Abortion | Nicole Jardim FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 183 | Reproductive Scenarios for Gender & Sexual Minorities | Fertility Awareness in the LGBTQAI Community | Rose Yewchuk   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Aw