Period Talk!

Pride month may be over but that doesn't mean that our mission for inclusivity ends there. In this special comeback episode, we talked with Gio Potes (he/him) and Ms. Anna Villanueva (Ms./Siya), from the University of the Philippines Diliman Gender Office, to get an in-depth view on the importance of understanding SOGIESC (btw, everyone has it!) and why the SOGIE Bill should be a priority bill...

Menstruators, people with periods, and people who menstruate are not words or phrases that are meant to harm, offend, or erase women or womanhood. In this episode, Ninai and Toni discusses the importance of using gender-inclusive language in the context of menstruation and how we can build a world of acceptance if we just start using these menstrual-centric language. Find us on the following socia...

In this lovely and intriguing episode, Toni and I discussed our days back when we used dating apps (LOL, we had that phase) and related it to the context of consent. HOW? Tune in! Find us on the following social media platforms: Facebook Page:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠We Bleed Red Movement⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@webleedred.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gmail:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠webleedredph@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Period Talk!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Viber Community:  ⁠⁠...

Hi! Toni and I agreed that the past episodes have been too technical (BUT INFORMATIVE) in discussion. So, we decided to do an episode where we share some stuff about us - like what compelled Toni to join the We Bleed Red Movement, our first digital campaign and how people received it, even so far as discussed our sexuality. Much is in store for this episode and for the coming episodes! Find us on...

Let's talk about the Menstrual Leave debate habang mainit-init pa ang topic! In this conversation Ninai and Toni talked about the menstrual leave bills filed by the Congress - it's benefits, drawbacks, and rooms for improvement. "We keep going back to the idea that these bills are done and written in good faith however there are still a number of unintended negative implications for m...

Did you know that, according to research, endometriosis is often hard to diagnose because it shares symptoms with several other conditions? As a result, patients may endure the wrong treatments without seeing any improvement. Average delays range from 6 to 11 years, often despite disabling and ongoing symptoms, with symptoms being “treated” for years despite patients not having received a definiti...

On this episode we are in conversation with Aiai Garcia, Founder and CEO of Nala Woman, a menstrual care brand in the Philippines which makes menstruating healthier and more fun for all womankind. Nala Woman stand for the empowerment of all womenkind— celebrating women for who they are, just as they are. They are beyond giving menstruators an option for a healthier and more sustainable period. Nal...

Are you familiar with these terms: dysmenorrhea (check!), premenstrual syndrome or PMS (check!) premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD (medyo check?)? Well how about these terms: menorrhagia, metorrhagia, oligomenorrhea, hypomenorrhea, and hypermenorrhea? No? Well, so did we! Not until Doctor Mavreen Viaje informed us about these conditions. Curious? Tune in! This is for your health, anyway! Find...

Isa ka ba sa mga natatakot bumisita ng OBGYN dahil baka ma- judge ka? Well, in this episode we are finally putting an end to OBGYN-related stigmas. Our hosts, Gianinna and Toni, spoke with Dr. Issa Matibag and discussed how to end OBGYN-related stigmas and why it's important to always get a regular check up. Find us on the following social media platforms: Facebook Page: We Bleed Red Movement...

Mayroon palang period poverty sa Pilipinas? In this episode, we talked about what period poverty really means, the situation here in the Philippines and how period poverty affects us all. We also discussed the recently passed House Bill granting menstrual leave to female employees in public and private sector - it's backlash, flaws, and benefits. Exciting episode, hindi ba? Find us on the foll...

"Madumi nga ba ang period blood????" Hello, hello, hello! In this episode we talk about period myths and misinformation that we can't believe exists! Massive thanks to Dr. Carrissa Cucueco-Losantas, M.D. who helped shed a light on these misinformation by sharing her expertise. You can follow her accounts here: Instagram: @carrissa.md Tiktok: @carrissa.md Facebook: Carrissa Cucueco-Lo...

Our podcast hosts, Ninai and Toni, are graced with the presence of Dr. Angel Lapada, MD from My Kindred, to talk about something so basic, normal, and natural - the menstruation. Second episode is an introduction to Menstruation. We want other menstruators, who did not have or do not have access to menstrual education like we did, to have the guidance they need as they enter menarche or as they co...

Episode one?? Let's start from the very beginning!  Who is the We Bleed Red Movement ?  What do we do?  What are the three menstrual missions ? What's in store for this podcast? Find out at this episode co-hosted by none other than Ms. Toni Rose del Rosario.

Hello! And welcome to Period Talk, where we fight period poverty one podcast at a time. This podcast is produced by We Bleed Red Movement Philippines an online campaign that aims to demystify and destigmatize the word menstruation through HEALTHY and OPEN conversations. At this podcast we’ll be tackling anything and everything about women's health, women's bodies, women's rights, gender and develo...