Why men should learn about periods & the menstrual cycle
We launched a new podcast series last week... male guests come on and ask their questions around periods.
This week? A 20-year-old boy asks me everything he wants to know about periods, contraception, and menopause (themes chosen by him!).
But first: why should we even have conversations with men about periods?
Men often tell me that menstrual cycles are not their problem...
To which I kindly (most of the time), respond :
🩸So You Stop Calling It “That Time of the Month”
Taboos are reinforced by everyone, and we need men's help in breaking the period and women's health taboos. 51% of the global population will at some point have a period, it's natural and positive - time that our language and general discourse around it reflect that too.
🩸It’s Literally Science
You love random facts about black holes and dinosaurs, so why not level up your trivia game with the coolest biological process? Bonus: You'll win trivia nights AND empathy points.
🩸 So You Don’t Blame Everything on "Hormones"
Because let’s be real—if someone blamed your grumpiness on “testosterone,” you’d flip. Understanding the menstrual cycle helps you avoid the classic foot-in-mouth moment of saying, “Is this your hormones talking?” Spoiler: it’s not. It’s you. You’re the problem.
🩸Supportive Partners = Happy Partners ; Supportive Managers = Happy Managers ; Supportive Families = Happy Families
Whether you're heterosexual, a manager, or have a sister, you most definitely have a woman in your life, or someone who has a period. Be supportive, learn about periods.
🩸Because You Might Be Raising Future Period-Havers
One day, your kid might look at you with teary eyes holding a tampon and say, “Help.” Don’t let this be the start of their shame and struggles with their periods and bodies. Be the parent who knows their stuff and normalises a natural process.
Bet you're curious to find out what young men are wondering about periods and women's health these days? Listen to last week’s episode!
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