“If your doctor’s ego is bigger than your health, you need to find another doctor” -Karla Bussey One of OBO’s goals, is to start the conversation around reproductive health. This week, Mandii B is joined with another phenomenal woman, Karla who bravely shares her journey with infertility and educates us on APS AKA Antiphospholipid syndrome. Karla discusses the conversations she had with her partners about family planning and educates us about her journey with the autoimmune disease, Antiphosphol...
Nov 01, 2021•35 min
Hey Box Owners, In this episode, I am joined by PCOS and Cannabis enthusiast, Cash Arroyo. After Cash’s multiple doctor visits, ultrasounds, pap smears, and $30,000+ in medical debt she talks to us about living with her PCOS diagnosis and her journey in womanhood. Cash tells us about dealing with cystic acne, dark unwanted facial hair aka hirsutism, weight gain, insomnia, and abdominal pain caused by her PCOS. In this episode you can expect to hear: - Cash’s personal journey with PCOS - Insuranc...
Oct 25, 2021•35 min
Welcome back Box Owners! This week we welcome back the CEO of Idea To Launch Agency/Academy, Podcast host, and a former Period, Sis guest, Carla Wilmaris. Contrary to popular belief, the baby doesn’t pop out of the womb and start drinking milk from the nipples seamlessly, it’s a process. In this episode, Carla and I discuss the controversy around breastfeeding in public and the overall challenges women face while breastfeeding. Carla shares the pain and discomfort while getting the baby to latch...
Oct 19, 2021•35 min
OBO’s mission to introduce women to healthier and more affordable products for their mensural cycle is an ongoing mission. This week, Mandii B is joined by an Official Box Owner box partner, women’s health nurse practitioner, and founder of the reusable disc Vagesty, Annterria Bruce. Vagesty is a black-owned, eco-friendly, reusable disc made out of medical silicone and lasts for 5 years. Annterria shares the journey of creating her company and the health and financial benefits she’s experienced ...
Oct 04, 2021•24 min
“Your womb wants to work for you.”- Samantha Denäe (Endo Educator). This week Mandii B is joined by the Endo Educator, Samantha Denäe. Samantha shares her period journey and the years it took to finally be diagnosed with Endometriosis. During Samantha’s teenage years into her young adulthood she suffered from debilitating periods to the point where she would have to miss school or work due to the pain. Multiple doctors told Samantha that pain during her period was just something she would have t...
Sep 27, 2021•42 min
This week we recapped some of our favorite podcast episodes: - The Vagina is a Work of Art Literally - Good Box vs Healthy Box - The Ph Balancing Act - Let’s Talk About Vaginal Health and Pap Smear - Hygiene Rituals Before & After Sex - How To Vtox Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/period-sis-podcast--6133990/support ....
Sep 20, 2021•16 min
“If you feel the pain is abnormal, you don’t have to rationalize it— you can just ask for help.” - Yancy Chery This week, I am joined by a multidisciplinary artist and educator in intimacy, relationships, and sex Yancy Chery. Yancy shares the importance of validating the pain she felt and trusting her body when it signaled to her that something was abnormal. She tells us about how her paralyzing abdominal pain sent her into a state of panic and how the nervousness and hysteria of the people arou...
Sep 06, 2021•26 min
We’ve all been to the doctors and told a little white lie when answering the traditional questionnaire. Do you smoke? How many partners do you have? Do you have unprotected Sex? This week, I am joined by 1/2 of the Vagine Queens, a phenomenal women’s health nurse practitioner, and boss Alyssa. In this episode, we talk about the questions your health care professionals ask you that you may be embarrassed to answer TRUTHFULLY, how lying to your health care professional decreases the quality of you...
Aug 30, 2021•37 min
Welcome back BOX OWNERS ! This week I am joined by sexpert Kimi LeVadge. We discuss some best practices for preventative vaginal care and talk about some of the ways your partner might be unknowingly be contributing to bacteria growth in your vagina. We can never learn too much about our box down there and remember, the journey may look different for all of us. In this episode we discuss: - Bacteria Vaginosis - Sex fluids vs. yeast Infections - Cotton underwear vs. “sexy” Lace underwear - Condom...
Aug 23, 2021•37 min
“Anything will do because I’m just trying to survive” - Lyndsay This week I am joined by, Lyndsay, a member of the Period, Sis Podcast community who reached out to share her mental health journey with me. Lyndsay bravely & candidly shares her journey about battling grief, depression, and anxiety while simultaneously dealing with devastating & intimate family losses. Join us as we discuss Lyndsay's General Anxiety diagnosis, the willingness to accept the diagnosis, and being prescribed me...
Aug 16, 2021•35 min
This week, I am joined by the founder of TASTE Vita inc. and a two-time box partner Brittney Turner. This time we talk less about the taste of our cum and focus on the tools we can use to reach a more stimulating orgasm. Join us as we normalize conversations around self-pleasure, talk about ways to invite your partner into playtime, and how you can be a better advocate for yourself regarding your sexual pleasure. Connect with us: @officalboxowner @fullcourtpumps officialboxowner.com Connect With...
Aug 09, 2021•26 min
A person who menstruates uses anywhere from 108 to 504 menstrual products in a year. If you were one of the lucky box owners of our 4th release, then you received the reusable aisle pads from our box partner, Period Aisle. Aisle pads are a cloth pad that feels just like your most comfortable pair of underwear but can hold up to even your heaviest days. This week, I am joined by the CEO of Period Aisle Suzanne Siemens to talk about her own feminine hygiene journey and the formation of Period Aisl...
Aug 02, 2021•33 min
We can’t believe we’re already on our 4th subscription box! This time we tried something new and partnered with the gentlemen who created a communication game for couples! This week I am joined by Omar and Aaron the creators of the ultimate couples game, the Last Couple Standing. Last Couple Standing is the NEW party game everyone is scared of but can't wait to play! You and your partner play as a team against other couples — asking hilarious questions about their relationship. But, the object i...
Jul 26, 2021•44 min
Box #4 is packed with some amazing partners, and we are kicking off this Monday with one of them! This week I am joined by the Creator of Clean Coochie Crew, Black Wombs Matter, and professional Vagician Nakea Murray, founder of Vtox intimate Health & Wellness, In this episode, Nakea drops gems about how and why it’s important to properly steam your vagina, why you MUST use a stainless steel bowl, and the specific herbs that women can use to alleviate vaginal discomfort and chronic pain from...
Jul 19, 2021•42 min
Psttttt…that pain in your abdominals may actually be linked to your period! Official Box Owners, we are back with the second half of our episode featuring Coco the Conversation freak. This week, Coco candidly shares her journey with endometriosis. She talks about experiencing symptoms that she wouldn’t have traditionally link to her reproductive system, and more specifically her period. Coco truly shares gems with us in this episode as she shares her vaginal maintenance routine during her period...
Jun 28, 2021•30 min
Don’t confuse a yeast infection or any other bacterial infection for a creamy/wet box! Ladies, our boxes deserve TLC (tender, love & care) and this week I am joined by Coco The Conversational Freak to discuss her box hygiene regime & her dynamic journey through womanhood. Coco and I talk about how society has fetishized a wet moist box but fails to also talk about how that is an ideal host environment for bacterial growth and infections. In this episode we discuss: - The dangers of not d...
Jun 21, 2021•24 min
The “modern day woman” is often misunderstood. This week, I am joined by Thati and Elly the hosts of Girlfriend’s Guide Podcast as we talk about their expectations for their future spouse. As women with an upward trajectory in their professional careers Thati & Elly share the pressure they feel from their traditional families to be submissive, find a husband, and produce babies. However, Thati and Elly have a different timeline for themselves and they refuse to settle. ———————————— Connect w...
Jun 14, 2021•34 min
Ladies, Summer is around the corner and the world is opening up! Let’s have some real conversations around expectations, sacrifice, and compromise when it comes to dating. Have our needs/wants changed since COVID? Did our COVID relationships work because the world was closed? Is dinner still sufficient exchange for sex? Are you looking for intimacy coated as “fun”? Is there a certain age when you have an epiphany that you are interested in an unconventional relationship as opposed to the status ...
Jun 07, 2021•36 min
“Your size is not the end-all-be-all for your fertility.” - Nikki B I am joined by mother & creator of the Fat Positive Motherhood Facebook group, Nikki B. In this week’s episode, Nikki candidly shares her tumultuous journey as a fat Black woman trying to conceive and deliver a baby. We talk about the challenges of finding a "size provider" aka a medical provider that did not discriminate because of her weight, the flippant use of weight and the BMI scale to make “informed” medical decisions...
May 31, 2021•43 min
“Just remember that your child is one of a kind!” This week I am joined by Stephy, the host of the Do I Look Fat Podcast, and an amazing mother of a neurodivergent eleven-year-old boy. This Mama Bear talks about her son's integration with other children, the “what-ifs” that have come up during her journey, and she also shares with us the areas where she is still learning and doing research about daily. Stephy candidly shares her journey of motherhood with her son Ethan. We discuss early interven...
May 26, 2021•47 min
This week, I am joined by OBO partner and Founder/CEO of the online love shop Naughty Sinsation, Shayla Johnson. Shayla shares with us her first time hearing about Pornhub in 4th grade, and how she has now launched her own love shop at the age of 21! Yes, you read that correctly… TWENTY-ONE. This episode is for you if: - You’ve ever had an uncomfortable experience at a sex store - You’re curious about how to incorporate toys in your bedroom or during solo play - What kind of sex toys are great f...
May 17, 2021•35 min
“I got my degree in biology and never learned about PH balance or the vaginal floor.” This week, I am joined by the CEO and founder of Pretti P Apothecary , Morgan Polk. We discuss all things PH balance: the changes you experience in your PH, what throws your PH off, and even when is a good time to check your PH levels. Morgan candidly shares her struggle with UTIs as a child as well as her battle with yeast infections. We discuss Morgan’s time working in the medical industry, and how those expe...
May 10, 2021•45 min
“I got off birth control, got in touch with my hormones, and became the woman I was supposed to be!” This week, I am joined by a dietician and founder of Funk It Wellness Kate Morton. We talk about the benefits of wellness in relation to our menstrual cycle, specifically when it comes to the food we put in our bodies. Kate candidly shares her pro-empowered decision-making as she experienced birth control, her decision to remove her implant, and dealing with the effects all of this had on her phy...
May 03, 2021•39 min
It’s not always what we put ON our body, but also what we put IN our bodies. No no, get your head out of the gutter for now. This week, I am joined by the founder, herbalist, & Certified Yoga Instructor of, Vicky Wayne. We talk about the benefits of women incorporating herbs into our lives and the positive effects that it has on your sexual and reproductive health. Vicky lives with PCOS and she candidly shares her story with us here on Period, Sis. Join us as we learn about the research she ...
Apr 26, 2021•28 min
A woman’s vagina is a very magical place. It has the ability to bring life into this earth, form inexplicable intimate bonds, communicate in ways words never could, and it even has the ability to form art. Sadly, in most countries vagina art is considered obscene and can even land an artist in jail for showcasing or distributing their work! On this week’s episode I am joined by a very talented artist who specializes in painting the vagina, Shawn G. Shawn G creates original art pieces showcasing ...
Apr 19, 2021•29 min
“I never realized the emotional gymnastics that I had to do in a heterosexual relationship because of these embedded societal norms!” Is it easier to feel vulnerable and more safe in a same sex marriage? On this week’s episode, we are joined by comedian, podcaster, and chef @SYD to talk about her experience as a lesbian. We discuss her first experience with the same sex and the journey she has been on with her sexuality ever since. We cover topics like: - Who pays at dinner - The desire to have ...
Apr 05, 2021•36 min
There are so many birth control options on the market and today we want to get into the details of what they are and how you can find the best one for you. In this episode I am joined by Esme Germaine, MSPH, MA. Esme has worked at the intersections of education, medicine, activism, and public health for over a decade. Tune in to learn about the different options that are on the market: hormonal, non-hormonal, etc. & some important mensural tracking that women MUST start documenting. You are ...
Mar 29, 2021•39 min
This week, we are joined by 1/2 of Good Moms Bad Choices podcast, Jamilah Mapp. On a past episode of WHOREible Decisions Podcasts, Jamilah shared her skepticism towards government-enforced vaccinations and was met with contention. Since then, we have started to live in unprecedented times and have been forced to revisit our belief systems. For some, that may include vaccination and trust in the American medical system. During the pandemic, many people have begun to question their relationship wi...
Mar 22, 2021•34 min
This week I am joined by the Period, Sis Podcast producer, May Tsehay as we unpack the 30+ episodes we have published so far! We take a look into the BTS process and debrief about our personal experiences with the stories that we have heard on the show. May shares how preventative care could’ve saved her sister’s life and the impact that working on this podcast has had on her perspective of women. Of course, we had to give you some of our favorite snippets from past episodes so far. We encourage...
Mar 08, 2021•35 min
This week I am joined by the founder of the Flo Code organization, Lamanda. Flo Code is a non-profit organization in Austin, TX. They offer menstrual products for free, partner with medical professionals to provide education to the community, and advocate against the tampon tax on the local and state level. In this episode we talk about: - Different types of tampons (cardboard, plastic, no applicator tampons, etc.) - Homelessness & menstrual health education - The consequences of dismissing ...
Mar 01, 2021•34 min
