For many, issues like leaking and the heaviness of periods are just accepted as part of the deal, but they don’t have to be. Whether it’s worrying about leaks during exercise, at work, or while we’re out with friends, period-related anxiety can be exhausting. It’s something that many women experience in silence, feeling like they’re alone in dealing with these challenges. But the truth is, period knowledge — and access to the right resources — can make a world of difference in how we manage our cycles and feel about our bodies.

This is where SANXTUARY MD was born — a company with a mission to educate women of all ages about their bodies, provide products to manage their periods with confidence, and celebrate women breaking barriers in STEM. Today, we’ll talk to Dr. Amber Robins- Hickson MD, MB. She is a board certified family physician, lifestyle medicine doctor, and the creator of Sanxtuary MD-a period product that caters to girls and women with heavy periods.

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In this powerful episode, we explore the intersection of race and sex trafficking. Studies have noted that race affects a woman's risk for sex trafficking vulnerability and exploitation. Relatedly,it also shape the structure of trafficking networks and the personal experiences of trafficker, victims and male consumers. Overall, the research points to the need for deeper understandings and action to address these systemic issues, and their unique impact on Black women's experiences.

Dr. Jacquelyn C. A. Meshelemiah joins us in this episode to break down how racialized histories of violence continue to shape the experiences of sex trafficked Black women today. Dr. Jacquelyn C.A. Meshelemiah is a licensed social worker in the State of Ohio and an Associate Professor in the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University.

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Lizzo’s body-positive stance is particularly focused on challenging what the fat studies research define as body terrorism, while some audiences view it as a neoliberal model of self-love that does not confront systemic issues. And how does her recent weight loss play into her narrative of body love and Black women embracing their bodies at any size.

This episode explores how Black fat women's bodies are consumed and utilized for their utility, while broader interactions with other Black fat individuals remain unchanged. Dr. Mary Senyonga is an Assistant Professor of Black Feminisms in Women’s and Gender Studies at Sacramento State University. Her research investigates racial violences in the university, Black student organizing, and the Black fat figure in society.

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