Wish someone had explained periods and puberty before you had to figure them out on your own? In this episode, Sandi and Beth break down the menstrual cycle phase by phase, explain what hormones are doing in the body and brain, and talk through period products, cramps, PMS, and what’s actually normal. They also broaden the conversation to include boys’ hormonal and emotional development during adolescence, with special guest Kamen helping unpack how biology shapes feelings, behavior, and relationships. This episode is for adolescents, parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants a clearer, more compassionate understanding of periods, puberty, and how we can support each other through both. Stay tuned for the original vajingle, “I’m Menstruating,” and an honest conversation about what it means to be human, hormonal, and still under construction. Watch: Menstrual Disc vs Menstrual Cup – Which Should You Choose? https://youtu.be/dPsJFMebyqs "I'm Menstruating" (Vajingle) Produced by Kelsey Duvauchelle Performed by Kamen Tagalicod and Kelsey Duvauchelle Written by Sandi Fabian, Kamen Tagalicod, and Kelsey Duvauchelle LYRICS: I’m Menstruating Clap if you're a woman, knew your period was coming But still it took you by surprise (clap clap) You had the app for track’n, but your uterus not ask’n You were wear’n your white low rise (clap, clap) Maskin’ with a smile in the feminine aisle, choices go on a mile (clap clap) Tampons and cups, and pads with wings, experiment to find my style (clap clap) The Cycle, We’re educating We’re goin thru, we’re menstruating Communicate and no Debating Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Menstru-ation, different phases Work with the changes, understanding me I’m menstruating Pain blinding, hormones guiding but I’m not hiding, it’s biology I’m menstruating Listen up y’all it’s a simple demonstration About a process involving human creation Trying to spread word just a bit illumination If you haven’t guessed it now That’s right it’s menstruation Matter fact Phase 1 That’s simply What’s it’s called. The uterus sheds, and brains covered in fog. Low iron causes low drive, feeling so gone And the cramps ooo the cramps they be coming in strong. How long does it last just a couple of days? Roughly 1-5 but that’s just the first phase. WHAT?! But if you’re proactive make sure they hydrate. Slow it down, cancel town, put red meats on their plate. Day 6-13 That’s the follicular phase The brains tells the body to start moving the egg. Causing spikes in estrogen, and the energy’s cool. Comes to an end with the egg in the fallopian tube. SO YOURE TELLING ME THATS THE BEST TIME TO MAKE A BABY? If that’s your end goal, Then it’s time to go crazy. But make sure to talk it out and with some proper preparation You can hit that small window; Phase 3 Ovulation Leading us to the end that That’s the Luteal phase Where the body will react in a couple of ways If they’re pregnant then they cycle has come to an end But if they’re not then we go through it all again Just be careful cuz these effects last around 9 days. Mood swings, hot flashes, and the head will ache. Dizziness, tenderness all over the body, and the burning desire not to talk with anybody. So make fewer plans, get you’re sleep That’s a must. Take ‘em on a walk or a hike in the sun. Respect all their boundaries, communication Cuz after this phase Then we’re back to phase 1. Menstru-ation, different phases Work with the changes, understanding me I’m menstruating Pain blinding, hormones guiding but I’m not hiding, it’s biology I’m menstruating there is no shame cuz what we do there is no shame cuz what we do there is no shame cuz what we do sustains the human race there is no shame cuz what we do there is no shame cuz what we do there is no shame cuz what we do sustains the human race I’m menstruating!
