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Why Your Grandma Is an Evolutionary Mystery
New ReviewThis is one of the weirdest mysteries of human evolution: Why do we have grandmas? From menopause to our slow maturation and super-long lifespans, humans are quite unique in the animal kingdom. Could grandma be an evolutionary secret...
SciShow
Does the Moon Control Your Period?
New ReviewPeople have been making the connection between the moon's phases and the menstrual cycle for centuries. But when it comes to controlling periods, we may have been looking at the wrong thing in the sky. Hosted by: @NotesByNiba (she/her)
SciShow
Some Women Are Ending Their Periods. Is That Safe?
New ReviewBecause periods are inconvenient, many women are choosing to end them entirely with hormonal birth control. This episode explores the research on its safety. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him)
SciShow
Can We Treat Alzheimer's With Period Blood?
From diabetes to Alzheimer's, there's a lot that we hope to be able to treat using stem cell therapies. But the stem cells we use tend to be hard to come by. But it turns out there's a new source of stem cells that has researchers...
SciShow
Why Did You Skip a Period?
Have you had a normal menstrual cycle and then you suddenly miss a period? There are different reasons why this can happen, and if you don't experience a period you were expecting, you’ll probably want to talk to your health care...
SciShow
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Way Beyond Tampons
If you've heard of Toxic Shock Syndrome, you might think you can only get it from tampons, but the bacteria that cause this problem are surprisingly common and we still don't know why they sometimes turn deadly.
TED Talks
TED: A taboo-free way to talk about periods | Aditi Gupta
It's true: talking about menstruation makes many people uncomfortable. And that taboo has consequences: in India, three out of every 10 girls don't even know what menstruation is at the time of their first period, and restrictive customs...
SciShow
Endometriosis: When Uterine Tissue Goes Rogue
While period cramps are never fun, they can actually be debilitating for those with endometriosis - a disease where rogue uterine tissue turns up in places that it doesn’t belong. Like in other areas of the pelvis… or even in the lungs...
SciShow
Why Do People Have Periods When Most Mammals Don't?
Few mammals actually get periods every month, or even at all, but why? Understanding what menstruation really is and why it happens could help ease symptoms & treat conditions that stem from the reproductive system.
SciShow
Why Did You Skip a Period?
Have you had a normal menstrual cycle and then you suddenly miss a period? There are different reasons why this can happen, and if you don't experience a period you were expecting, you’ll probably want to talk to your health care...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why do women have periods?
A handful of species on Earth share a seemingly mysterious trait: a menstrual cycle. We're one of the select few mammals on Earth that menstruate, and we also do it more than any other animal, even though it's a waste of nutrients, and...
TED Talks
Ananya Grover: A campaign for period positivity
Having your period is exhausting -- and for many people across the world, menstruation is even more challenging because of stigmas and difficulty getting basic hygiene supplies, says social activist Ananya Grover. In this uplifting,...
Curated Video
What's the Connection between Hormones & Seizures?
Howcast - Learn about the connection between hormones and seizures from Steve Wolf, MD and Patty McGoldrick, NP in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
The Moon and Its Effect On Life
The cycles of the Moon are said to affect reproductive rhythms, from humans to coral. How could this be? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Moon exerts a strong influence over life cycles on Earth. Cycles of the Moon have...
Curated Video
How Periods And Hormones Impact Mood [Menstrual Cycle]
The menstrual cycle, beginning around age 9 to 13, involves physical and hormonal changes across four phases: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase. This cycle, typically lasting 28 days, affects mood, health, and...
The Guardian
Stopping periods
Some women have chosen to stop their periods – we (Mae and Mona) are two of them. In episode two of Vagina Dispatches, we speak to a doctor who thinks periods are unnatural, a former Olympian, a menstrual blood artist and a formerly...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Female Reproductive Cycle: Hormone Differences in Men vs Women
The video explains the female reproductive cycle, including changes in hormone levels and the process of ovulation. It also compares the hormone levels of men and women, highlighting the significant fluctuations women experience...
Nature League
Sex Cells and Inherited Trauma - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the effects of childhood trauma on adult sperm cells of mice and men. Article citation: Dickson, D.A., Paulus, J.K., Mensah, V., Lem,...
Nature League
Sex Safari - Field Trip
In this Nature League Field Trip, Brit goes on a Montana safari at the National Bison Range and shares some local stories of how species have persisted over time via reproduction.
Curated Video
Hormone Interactions in the Menstrual Cycle
This video explains the hormone interactions involved in the menstrual cycle. It covers the four key hormones - follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen and progesterone - and their roles in preparing the...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
This video explains what endometriosis is, its prevalence, and the theories behind its cause. It also discusses the different types and stages of endometriosis, as well as its impact on fertility and menstrual cramps.
Iesha Learning
How to Manage Your Periods
In this video, young people learn how to stay clean and comfortable during their periods, including instructions on how to use a sanitary pad, tampon, and menstrual cup.
Curated Video
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: Stages and Hormones
This video explains the menstrual cycle, which is a series of changes that occur in a female's reproductive system every month, from puberty to menopause. The video discusses the different stages of the menstrual cycle, how it is...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bella Mahaya Carter - Teachers Make a Difference - Jack Grapes
Bella Mahaya Carter is the author of Where Do You Hang Your Hammock?: Finding Peace of Mind While You Write, Publish, and Promote Your Book. She is a creative writing teacher, empowerment coach, and speaker, and author of an...