FLOW: Periods + Religion
On a very special episode of FLOW, Sarah and Jessica talk Religion + Periods - more specifically, they discuss how a variety of theologies address the physical act of menstruation… or rather how religions might not address menstruation…. let alone *extreme* menstruation.
While extreme menstrual experiences can *feel* punishing, menstruation is not a punishment. Sarah and Jessica share contributions from Morgan Siggard and Dr. Perkins as they unpack the religious-shame associated with periods and the importance of working with different cultural practices in the doctor’s office.
FLOW continues its mission to normalize conversation around menstruation - straight talk about extreme periods available on monthly episodes - released the second Thursday of each month!
Program Notes:
Menstruation and Religion Article: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-0614-7_11
Purity Culture - Erica Smith Sex Education: ericasmitheac.com/the-purity-culture-dropout-program
CONTRIBUTORS:
Morgan Siggard: @morgansiggard
Dr. Kerry-Anne Perkins: @callmedoctor.p
HOST: Jessica Richmond:
Website: jrich.online
HOST: Sarah Watson:
Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com
Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door
Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy
IG, @swsxtherapy
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