This week in The Labia Lounge Joanna Macmeikan returns for a second eppy with me, this time to talk about the scary reality of what the Pill can do to you! As we mention in the episode, this is not aimed at shaming or judging anyone who takes the Pill, rather it's meant as an educational resource to provide important info about it so that you can make an informed choice about whether to go on it or put your teenagers on it. We cover things like how the Pill actually works in your body, how it effects your brain, endocrine system, fertility, and health overall, the Pill as an anti-feminist tool, the risks and side effects that nobody is telling you about, how to go about coming off the Pill safely and restoring balance in your body, and some alternative contraception methods we recommend trying that don't involve messing with your hormones. It's a controversial one but a juicy one, with loads of facts and stats to that will fascinate and surprise you! I highly encourage you to give it a listen and spread the good word so that nobody in your world takes this medication without knowing exactly what they're signing their body up for. Plus you can expect all the usual antics and hilarious, vulnerable n' relatable personal stories and signature segments that you've come to know and love here in The Labia Lounge! The books we mentioned in this episode were The Period Repair Manual by Dr Lara Briden, The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson Jack, and How The Pill Changes Everything - Your Brain on Birth Control by Dr Sarah Hill. You can check out Joanna's work here: www.joannamac.com Make sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/And on my exclusive Sunroom where you'll find the uncensored version of me and loads of extra VIP content:https://sunroom.so/FreyaGraf-TheLabiaLoungeOr support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagraf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.