Vicious Cycle

  • Author: Vários
  • Narrator: Vários
  • Publisher: Podcast
  • Duration: 125:36:19
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Synopsis

Comedians and real-life friends Kate Elston, Meghann Hayes, and Meg Trowbridge are talking about periods. They always have, and they probably always will. And they think you should be talking about periods, too. Whether you have a period, had a period, will have a period, or love someone with a period, this podcast is for you. Featuring segments like Why I Cried This Week and Read My Labias, as well as interviews with fellow period-havers, this podcast is for all those people who are sick of having to whisper do you have a tampon?

Episodes

  • 100 - Everything is F*cked: Live from San Francisco

    29/06/2022 Duration: 01h18min

    We're 100 episodes old! We celebrated with a live show at PianoFight in San Francisco and we talk ABORTION(FYI - this was recorded on June 18, before Roe was officially overturned). MeyHay brings us a taste of her bleedsearch on the history of abortion, Kate plays a fun new game where we guess which state is truly the worst (there are so many!), and Meg T covers resources you can turn to if your access to abortion just disappeared. BUT WE ALSO LAUGH AND SING. We bring back some of our favorite games, bits and have two fresh parodies you're going to get stuck in your head immediately. We're mourning and raging with you in this post-Roe world, blisteners.

  • 99 - Abortion Pills!!!!!!!!! with Susan Yanow

    22/06/2022 Duration: 01h07min

    This week we're covering the topic that you (like the blosts) may know very little about – abortion pills! And contrary to what you may have heard, abortion pills are effective, safe, and even used among racehorse breeders to stop their horses from having foals. If it's good enough for Seabiscuit, it's good enough for us! Renowned reproductive justice advocate Susan Yanow joins us to tell us all the details of this (once again) very safe and effective method of terminating a pregnancy, and gives us a little hope in these dark AF times. abortionpillinfo.org plancpills.org aidaccess.org

  • 98 - Can We Trust Period Tracking Apps?

    15/06/2022 Duration: 01h12min

    Raise your hand if you use a period tracking app! All three blosts certainly have (we talked about it in episode 7 of the pod!), but over the past few years, we've heard more and more about how the way these apps handle data is less than ideal. So, in this episode, Meg T dives deep into what these tracker apps know about us, what they do with that info and who they sell it to. Especially as Roe v. Wade may soon be gutted and the government may insert itself deeper into our bodies, it's important to know the ways your very private data may be at risk. Open a pad and your phone settings and settle in! The copious articles Meg T referenced: Will My Period Tracking App Betray Me? Menstrual Surveillance in a Post-Roe World https://msmagazine.com/2022/05/09/period-tracking-app-menstrual-surveillance-roe-v-wade-abortion/ Spotty privacy practices of popular period trackers https://blog.mozilla.org/en/internet-culture/privacy-practices-period-trackers/ What Your Period Tracker App Knows About You https://www.consum

  • 97 - Resident Gyno Dr. Kate Wrote a Book!

    08/06/2022 Duration: 01h20min

    We are once again blessed with the presence of Dr. Kate White, this time to ask her all about her first book, "Your Guide to Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss." We talk about the impetus behind this book, who this book is for, and how cool it is that she is now a bonafide published author whose book is going to help a lot of people. We also take phone calls and discover a new segment we like to call "Fill Our Love Taint," which, of course, is where we discuss what's lifting us up these days. Throw on a heating pad and smash that play button. Links to Dr. Kate's books: Your Guide to Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss https://www.drkatewhite.com/miscarriage-book/ Your Sexual Health https://www.drkatewhite.com/yoursexualhealth/

  • 96 - Get Your Kicks with This Season Six... Premiere!

    01/06/2022 Duration: 50min

    Your blosts are back — and we. are. ANGRY! We kick off this season during a real bleak month (millenium?) reminding us that society is still a hot pile of steamy garbage. That's why we're so glad to have each other this season — and you, dear blisteners — to process, rage and ACT (hint: upcoming live show to rally the troops around abortion rights). Catch up with us as we cover Where We Bled, take some phone calls from our extended meno-PAUSE, and hear what's to come this season. Oh, and laugh! Pop in a light day just because and hit play!

  • COME SEE OUR 100TH EPISODE...LIVE!

    24/05/2022 Duration: 01min

    Tickets and more information at viciouscyclepodcast.com

  • We Review Pixar's Turning Red: Patreon-Only Sneak Peek

    06/04/2022 Duration: 10min

    It's a movie that COULD NOT be more up our alley: a tale of tweens in the early aughts livin' life, gettin' horny & startin' their periods, all while stanning boy bands. We reviewed Pixar's latest masterpiece, TURNING RED, for our Patreon supporters — but we're giving ALL the blisteners this sneak peek of the episode. If you want to hear our entire review, hop on over to Patreon.com/viciouscyclepodcast and get more cool content while supporting our show! Vicious Cycle merch!: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/vicious-cycle-podcast?ref_id=21954

  • 95 - Police Tear Gas F*cked With Her Menstrual Cycle

    29/12/2021 Duration: 01h11min

    We're calling this a breakthrough episode because we have to laugh through the pain, right blisteners?! We've got a great ep for you, with special guest Liv Vasquez, who is suing the city of Portland, Oregon for the adverse effects police tear gas had on her menstrual health. Liv was living in Portland, Oregon in the summer of 2020 during the demonstrations sparked by the murder of George Floyd, in which tear gas was used against protesters daily. We talk with Liv about how her period has changed, the importance of cases like this setting a precedent, and - of course - we cover some new crazy questions that will definitely make you chuckle. Slap on a gas mask and an overnight pad and get cozy with your blosts.

  • 94 - Everything Is Still Fine: Season Five Finale

    15/09/2021 Duration: 01h18min

    Ok, we know at this very moment everything may not be *totally* fine — maybe you're getting a root canal, a colposcopy, a subpoena... we know life gets messy and sometimes you need to tune out. That's why we recorded another Everything Is Fine episode as our finale to season five! We needed it, and we figured you might, too. Join us for songs, quizzes and dramatic readings from the most ridiculous abstinence-only book that scarred Catholic school kids for years and years. And then continue to bleed everywhere. We love you, blisteners!

  • 93 - Getting Frisky with Menstrual Disc-ies

    08/09/2021 Duration: 01h20min

    We've got another episode dedicated to a reusable period product — you know we love those!! This week we're covering menstrual discs with special guest Rachael Newton, who created the reusable Nixit disc. We reminisce with Rachael about our first meeting (at a party with a boob-ball pit of course), talk about where Nixit came from, and get into her menstrual journey. We also break down what menstrual discs are, how they work, and the many benefits (ya know, like helping the earth AND mess-free period sex). So join your hosts for some chat, some laughs and a surprise song!

  • 92 - What the OTHER Room Learned About Puberty

    01/09/2021 Duration: 01h15min

    If you're like the blosts, you were insanely curious about what the other room learned about puberty when they split up the classes for sex ed. We've joked about it and even wagered some guesses, but Meg Hayes did the dirty work to get some real answers. This week's episode is all about puberty for kids assigned male at birth. We find out what we have in common (spoiler: A LOT) and cover the giggle-inducing differences (spoiler: we have not matured since puberty). Hide your erection and hit that play button! (Psst: there was so much bleedsearch, we couldn't contain it in one episode! Check out our Patreon for the video clips that didn't make it in.)

  • 91 - So Brave: Danielle Perez Uses OB's

    25/08/2021 Duration: 01h18min

    The blosts were honored to have DivaDelux herself on the pod this week — that's right, we talk with Danielle Perez about comedy, periods and all the various ways the comedy world (and hey, the world in general) really need to up their accessibility game. Danielle is also a Catholic-education survivor from SoCal, so she and MeyHay had a lot to unpack together. Pop in an OB, pray it doesn't get lost, and press play!

  • 90 - The Uterine Anomaly Among Us

    18/08/2021 Duration: 01h08min

    After five seasons of talking about uteri, it has come to our attention that one of our very own blosts has had a very special uterus this whole time! Meg T walks us through various uterine anomalies — how they form, their various shapes and diagnoses, and exactly what is going on with her baby box. It's a classic bleedsearch episode with lots of interesting info and even more follow-up questions. From the half-uterus folks to those with two cute lil utes, give this week's episode a listen.

  • 89 - Periods Are Magic! with the Cycle Magic Sisters

    11/08/2021 Duration: 01h16min

    WARNING: After listening to this episode, you will never think about your period the same way! The blosts were delighted to talk with the Cycle Magic Sisters (AKA Rachel LaForest and Angie Ilg), two bad ass VIBs who started Cycle Magic, a program all about harnessing the natural power of our menstrual cycles and tapping into our 'womb wisdom.' It sounds witchy and it IS! Hunker into those hormones and tune in. (And check out their program here: cyclemagic.co)

  • SUPER-PLUS ANNOUNCEMENT!

    06/08/2021 Duration: 16min

    DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE! We've fantasized about swag for a long time and now that day is here. You can wear, carry, lay on, write in and drink out of stuff that has our logo on it - and we hope to do more designs soon. First, we just want to give people what they want - a big ol' uterus.

  • 88 - Breaking Down Tampon Ads with Aviva Siegel

    04/08/2021 Duration: 01h01min

    We enjoy nothing more than digging into retro period product ads and this time we do it with our friend and fellow podcast host Aviva Siegel! Aviva hosts the pod Ad Wizards (Kate was on her show a few weeks ago talking about compilation CD commercials - check it out wherever you get your podcasts!), so we wanted to bring her on to help break down some classic tampon ads. Oh, and Meg H introduces us to our new favorite character actress — we know you'll love her, too. Tease your hair and get ready to dance in some white shorts, it's tampon ad time! Here are some of the commercials we watched! Courtney Cox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOHCtQfFn7E Brenda Vaccaro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCwqyO4hPQo Brenda Vaccaro again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gpmPWI3wZE That weird rap battle: https://youtu.be/9zj4NhC8ahM

  • 87 - What Is (and What ISN'T) the Morning After Pill?

    28/07/2021 Duration: 54min

    We've got some good ol' fashioned bleedsearch for ya this week! Kate did a bit of a deep dive into emergency contraception (aka, the morning after pill, aka Plan B). She tells us how it works, the various brands out there (we see you Option 2), and adamantly reminds us IT IS NOT AN ABORTION PILL, MARJORIE. And then Kate destroyed us with a quiz that you are not ready for. Throw on an expired condom and learn with us! Oh, and here is a resource on emergency contraception! https://ec.princeton.edu/questions/dose.html#dose

  • 86 - Loving On PEN15 with Comedian Nadia Vazquez

    21/07/2021 Duration: 01h12min

    We've had the pleasure of knowing this gem-of-a-human since college and she's been a blistener since episode one... and now you're very lucky to get her in your ear holes — it's NADIA VAZQUEZ! Nadia joined us to talk about one of the best shows on television today: PEN15. We get into the episodes that cover menstruation and then gush about the creators, being a teen in the 90's and early aughts, Nadia's menstrual journey and oh so much more. Nadia hosts one of our fave pods Prolly Shoulda Known Better, where she and cohost Tony examine the comedies we loved that have aged poorly - check them out here (your fave blosts were guests on their pod this week!): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prolly-shoulda-known-better/id1403156777

  • 85 - The Fourth Trimester with Comedian Carla Lee

    14/07/2021 Duration: 55min

    Carla Lee is back, blisteners! Our dear friend and hilarious human returned to fill us in on what's terrifyingly coined as the "fourth trimester," aka, the first three months post-birth. When Carla was last on the pod, she was unknowingly pregnant with her second baby — now she's on the other side with stories of placenta pills, vagina care after labor, and just general insights into how super easy and care free it is to be a parent LOLOLOLOL. Seriously, hold someone else's baby close and press play.

  • 84 - Bleeding In Our Undies with The Period Company

    07/07/2021 Duration: 01h07min

    Karla Welch and Sasha Markova were sick of the toll disposable period products were taking on the environment — and society's general attitude towards our cycles. So, they founded The Period Company and made affordable, size-inclusive, cute period undies while embracing and celebrating our bleed. We talk origins, menstrual journeys, and hear some of the most badass leak stories of our lives. Go find a white chair to bleed on and blisten in.

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