This is a podcast that brings out the narratives of non-cis and non-able bodied perspectives about menstruation.
On this episode of Bloody Inclusive hosted by Diti, we get to hear their experience of menstruation as a gender non-conforming child and how ways in which we can all work together to make conversations around menstruation more inclusive.
On this episode of Bloody Inclusive hosted by Diti, Sakshi talks about the importance of discussing caste while trying to understand stigma and untouchability associated with menstruation.
On this episode of Bloody Inclusive hosted by Diti, mother- son duo Sai and Vihaan have a candid conversation on the problems with reducing menstruation to womanhood. They also discuss the need for gender responsive workplace policies for trans persons with respect to menstruation.
On this episode of Bloody Inclusive hosted by Diti, we have a conversation with Gautam. Gautam is a trans man working with Safe Access, a Delhi based organisation working for equitable healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. In this conversation we understand the challenges faced by trans men in accessing SRHR services and how can these services be made more inclusive.
On this episode of Bloody Inclusive hosted by Diti, he is in conversation with Luku about using a menstrual cup while experiencing gender dysphoria and importance of using sustainable products to collect menstrual fluid.
On this episode of Bloody Inclusive hosted by Diti, they have a candid conversation with their partner to discuss about their gay relationship. Vihaan also talks about navigating sexual and romantic intimacy while experiencing dysphoria, especially during menstruation.
On this episode of Bloody Inclusive hosted by Diti, we have Sonal as the guest. Sonal shares about their experience of Menstruation as a gender-fluid person and as someone living with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). They talk about the impacts of hormone usage to regulate ones periods. Sonal also talks about their work at Boondh.
On the introductory episode of Bloody Inclusive hosted by Diti, we have a short skit by Krishna and his appa. In this, the two of them have a candid conversation about menstruation. Krishna, a young gender non-conforming teenager shares their woes of menstruation, while navigating their gender identity; while Jo as the ever supportive appa lends an ear and bits of advice to the young Krishna.
Episode art credit: Jo