Science Savvy is a podcast where I, Carmen, break down the fascinating science behind everyday life. With my background in pharmacology and biomedical engineering, I explore topics ranging from how our brains work to the science behind emotions, habits, and more. Each episode is designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible and fun, helping you better understand the world (and yourself)! Whether you’re a science lover or just curious, Science Savvy offers bite-sized insights that fit right into your day.
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Science Savvy is a podcast where I, Carmen, break down the fascinating science behind everyday life. With my background in pharmacology and biomedical engineering, I explore topics ranging from how our brains work to the science behind emotions, habits, and more. Each episode is designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible and fun, helping you better understand the world (and yourself)! Whether you’re a science lover or just curious, Science Savvy offers bite-sized insights that fit right into your day.
Periods - Why Can’t Mother Nature Just Text Me I'm Not Pregnant?
Science Savvy
19 minutes 56 seconds
1 year ago
Periods - Why Can’t Mother Nature Just Text Me I'm Not Pregnant?
In this episode of Science Savvy, we tackle the age-old question: why do we even get periods? From evolutionary theories to hormonal rollercoasters, we break down the science behind all that bloating, mood swings, and acne. Why can’t we just get a text saying, "You’re not pregnant"? Join me as we explore why periods are a thing and how understanding your cycle can help you level up your workouts, social life, and creativity. It’s time to work with your body, not against it!
Further reading / references:
Profet, M. (1993). Menstruation as a defense against pathogens transported by sperm. The Quarterly Review of Biology, 68(3), 335-386.
Strassmann, B. I. (1996). The evolution of endometrial cycles and menstruation. The Quarterly Review of Biology, 71(2), 181-220.
Pawlowski, B. (1999). Loss of oestrus and concealed ovulation in human evolution: The case against the sexual-selection hypothesis. Current Anthropology, 40(3), 257-275.
Emera, D., Romero, R., & Wagner, G. (2012). The evolution of menstruation: A new model for genetic assimilation. BioEssays, 34(1), 26-35.
Hillard, P. J. A., & Speroff, L. (2019). Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility. Wolters Kluwer Health.
Miller, G., Tybur, J. M., & Jordan, B. D. (2007). Ovulatory cycle effects on tip earnings by lap dancers: Economic evidence for human estrus? Evolution and Human Behavior, 28(6), 375-381.
Haselton, M. G., & Gildersleeve, K. (2011). Can men detect ovulation? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(2), 87-92.
Johnson, S., Marriott, L., & Zinaman, M. (2018). Accuracy of an online fertility tracker. Journal of Women's Health, 27(4), 435-442.
Wilcox, A. J., Weinberg, C. R., & Baird, D. D. (1995). Timing of sexual intercourse in relation to ovulation. The New England Journal of Medicine, 333(23), 1517-1521.
Yang, Z., & Schank, J. C. (2006). Women do not synchronize their menstrual cycles. Human Nature, 17(4), 433-447.
Frank-Herrmann, P., et al. (2007). The effectiveness of a fertility awareness-based method to avoid pregnancy in relation to a couple's sexual behavior during the fertile time. Human Reproduction, 22(5), 1310-1319.
Berglund Scherwitzl, E., et al. (2017). Fertility awareness-based mobile application for contraception. The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 22(5), 365-373.
Science Savvy
Science Savvy is a podcast where I, Carmen, break down the fascinating science behind everyday life. With my background in pharmacology and biomedical engineering, I explore topics ranging from how our brains work to the science behind emotions, habits, and more. Each episode is designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible and fun, helping you better understand the world (and yourself)! Whether you’re a science lover or just curious, Science Savvy offers bite-sized insights that fit right into your day.
