Today on the show, I answer your questions about masturbation and why it can help relieve period cramps, what kind of hygiene your vulva needs and how weight change affects menstruation. I also share part two of my interview with Crystal Kennings where we talk about zero waste period products and how eating plant-based might just lead to a better sex life. Seriously, avocado toast might be the answer!
Resources from the Show!
Crystal’s Instagram: @crystalkennings
Crystal Comparing Period Products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acZjAEP7bYs&t=29s&ab_channel=CrystalKennings
Knix Underwear: https://knix.ca/collections/period-underwear
How Tampons and Pads Became So Unsustainable: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/09/how-tampons-pads-became-unsustainable-story-of-plastic/#close
Menstrual Cup Use and Intrauterine Device Expulsion in a Copper Intrauterine Device Contraceptive Efficacy Trial: https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/2020/05001/Menstrual_Cup_Use_and_Intrauterine_Device.3.aspx
Menstrual Cup Users at Increased Risk of IUD Displacement:  https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/acog/86150 (https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/acog/86150)
Tampon Commercial: Baroness Von Sketch Show:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoXlxdT5TL4&ab_channel=CBCComedy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoXlxdT5TL4&ab_channel=CBCComedy)
Why Masturbation Needs To be Taught in Sex Ed: https://mashable.com/article/masturbation-sex-ed/ (https://mashable.com/article/masturbation-sex-ed/)
Netflix’s Sex Education Prioritizes Female Pleasure:  https://www.teenvogue.com/story/netflixs-sex-education-prioritizes-female-pleasure
Put A Cup In It: https://putacupinit.com/ (https://putacupinit.com/)
Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity, Sixth Edition: https://www.vitalsource.com/en-ca/products/human-sexuality-in-a-world-of-diversity-sixth-spencer-a-rathus-jeffrey-s-v9780135166390 (https://www.vitalsource.com/en-ca/products/human-sexuality-in-a-world-of-diversity-sixth-spencer-a-rathus-jeffrey-s-v9780135166390)
Association between Body Weight Changes and Menstrual Irregularity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5503870/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5503870/)
A Weight-Loss Program Adapted to the Menstrual Cycle:  https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/104/1/15/4569669 (https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/104/1/15/4569669)
The Vagina Bible by Dr. Jen Gunter
11 Sustainable Products to Help You Have an Eco-Friendly Period: https://greatist.com/health/eco-friendly-period-products-sustainable-period-products#best-eco-friendly-and-sustainable-period-products (https://greatist.com/health/eco-friendly-period-products-sustainable-period-products#best-eco-friendly-and-sustainable-period-products)
The Science that Proves Vegans Have Better Sex (Best article with actual research cited!): https://lovecomplement.com/blogs/resources/the-science-that-proves-vegans-have-better-sex (https://lovecomplement.com/blogs/resources/the-science-that-proves-vegans-have-better-sex)
Vegans Make Better Lovers - Here’s Why:  https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/vegan-lovers/#:~:text=Vegans%20have%20higher%20sex%20drives,looking%20for%20in%20the%20bedroom (https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/vegan-lovers/#:~:text=Vegans%20have%20higher%20sex%20drives,looking%20for%20in%20the%20bedroom)
Experts Reveal How Going Vegan Can Affect Your Sex Life:  https://www.bustle.com/p/how-going-vegan-can-affect-your-sex-life-according-to-experts-18817624 (https://www.bustle.com/p/how-going-vegan-can-affect-your-sex-life-according-to-experts-18817624)