The history of birth control and periods goes back as long as there have been human beings. And yet, the subject remains taboo in so many cultures - why do we sweep periods under the rug when half the population gets them or has gotten them monthly? We talk about the history behind different birth controls methods, natural remedies for periods, and our own stories passed down through the women in our families and their experiences in India.

Sources mentioned:

1. Birth Control and Gut Health - https://nutritionrewired.com/gut-health/birth-control-and-gut-health/
2. Let’s Talk About The Dark History of Birth Control. Buckle In | Dark History Podcast - https://youtu.be/F1w80BW8sjc
3. Pad Man - https://youtu.be/-K9ujx8vO_A
4. The Secret History of Menstruation - https://daily.jstor.org/the-secret-history-of-menstruation/
5. The History of Periods: How Women Have Dealt With Menstruation Through the Ages - https://www.knixteen.com/blogs/the-rag/the-history-of-periods
6. Examining Menstrual Tracking to Inform the Design of Personal Informatics Tools - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5432133/

This episode was edited by Shemona Singh, marketing done by Chitra Nidadavolu, with writing support from Shivani Singh.

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