Let's Talk. Period.

DISCLAIMER: The following video contains short graphic images of blood.
It happens to about half the population. For an average of 6.25 years. Do you know what we’re talking about? Start a conversation. Let’s talk. Period.
We collected these interviews from our friends, family and friends of friends, in order to discuss the topic of menstruation, get a realistic outlook on how people feel about having these discussions, not just with us but with their partners, family and friends. It was super fun and eye-opening to hear from individuals from all scopes of life, with ages varying from 17 to 60, and over 10 different countries.
We tackled a few questions such as:
Why do we consider periods to be a taboo topic?
Where does the word taboo come from?
What is period poverty?
How can we help make this a more comfortable and open topic?
Karam and I worked on this video way back when we first met, maybe even it’s the reason we’re together today! But that’s a story for another day - or video ;)
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Sources:
Henig, Robin Marantz. “Dispelling Menstrual Myths.” New York Times Magazine, March 7, 1982. www.nytimes.com/1982/03/07/ma...
Okamoto, Nadya. “Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement.” Simon & Schuster BFYR. October, 2018. www.amazon.com/Period-Power-M...
Sagner, Ema. “More States Move to End ‘Tampon Tax’ That’s Seen As Discriminating Against Women.” NPR, March 25, 2018. www.npr.org/2018/03/25/564580...
“The Sins of My Caretaker.” Shameless. Showtime, Chicago. February 17th, 2013. Television.
Valenti, Jessica. “The Case for Free Tampons.” Guardian, August 11, 2014. www.theguardian.com/commentis...
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[@tt_looking_glass]

Amazing mini documentary. Love the topic. Love the edit. I came across you channel through your Algonquin series. I just recently did a three night camp at Opeongo lake and have since become fascinated with backcountry camping. Then I checked out your channel and your other videos. I can’t understand how you don’t have more subscribers. You make really good videos. I will be posting my first Algonquin video on my channel tomorrow. I’m not as good as a film maker as you but I like to say I am a decent content creator. Struggling to even get at 500 subscribers is frustrating. I hope you keep making films. BTW, you guys are so cute together. All the best!

[@leestewart2255]

Love this! Elena, I recently purchased period panties because of your Instagram and I LOVE THEM 10/10 RECOMMEND TO ANYONE READING THIS

[@Karamintheworld]

Oh yay! So glad to hear you've started using period underwear, they really changed everything for me :) Thanks for watching xx

[@thehumanchris]

Love that you re-uploaded this video n your channel. Also really love the little pieces of paper with facts on that you made them read and then document everyone's reaction. Brilliant.

[@Karamintheworld]

Thanks! it just made sense that the first video Elena and I ever created needed to live on our joined channel :) A little outdated but still super relevant and important!

[@inkhole]

Congratulations on creating this vid which I hope reaches all those affected enough to make a difference. My only knowledge of it was whilst married, experiencing a total change in character from my then wife. Easy for me as, once I understood, I just stayed out the way; not so easy for her to go through that periodically though. Well done guys. X

[@Karamintheworld]

Thanks for watching Ian :) It's such an important topic so it's really nice to see people engage with it and not shy away!

[@hanibal43]

Imma drink that free protein I dont care man woman hermaphodite give me that free protein