The Vagina Museum Podcast

Yes, there's actually a Vagina Museum. Located in East London, the Vagina Museum is the world’s first brick-and-mortar museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas, and gynecological anatomy. We have a vision of a world where no one is ashamed of their bodies, everyone has bodily autonomy, and all of humanity works together to build a society that is free and equal. This is our podcast. Spoiler alert, it's about vaginas. Follow us on social media and visit the museum website, vaginamuseum.co.uk to learn more, get involved as a member, and support our work.

Endometriosis: Lived Experiences 02/14/2024

Endometriosis: Lived Experiences In the final installment of our endometriosis mini-series, we speak to two people with endometriosis about their journeys through and beyond a diagnosis of endometriosis and how they have harnessed these experiences to help others. Justyna Green is a UK-based illustrator and podcaster. She shares her personal journey as a cis woman using art to process her endo experiences and raise awareness for the public. Cori Smith is an American activist who shares his experiences as a trans man navigating severe endometriosis and the US healthcare system. This series is funded by the Wellcome Center for Human Genetics. Show notes & transcript: "Endometriosis: Into the Unknown" will be open at the Vagina Museum in London from 4 Nov 2023 - 3 Mar 2024. An online version is also available at our website. You can find out more about Vagina Museum, get awesome merch from our online shop, and become a member of the Cliterati on our website: /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/29681818

Endometriosis: Cutting Edge Research 12/19/2023

Endometriosis: Cutting Edge Research In this episode of our endometriosis mini-series, we’re looking at the latest research being done into endometriosis diagnoses and treatment. We spoke to over a dozen researchers at the Endometriosis CaRe Centre at the University of Oxford about their ongoing work and how it could change the care endometriosis patients receive. This series is funded by the Wellcome Center for Human Genetics. Show notes & transcript: "Endometriosis: Into the Unknown" will be open at the Vagina Museum in London from 4 Nov 2023 - 3 Mar 2024. An online version is also available at our website. You can find out more about Vagina Museum, get awesome merch from our online shop, and become a member of the Cliterati on our website: /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/29116603

Endometriosis: Finding Answers, Getting Support 11/22/2023

Endometriosis: Finding Answers, Getting Support 190 million people in the world have endometriosis. But despite how widespread the condition is, many people find themselves waiting years for a diagnosis and struggling to find support. In this episode, we’re chatting with the folks at Endometriosis UK about the diagnostic journey, support services, and how to advocate for yourself if you think you may have endometriosis. This series is funded by the Wellcome Center for Human Genetics. Show Notes & Transcript: "Endometriosis: Into the Unknown" will be open at the Vagina Museum in London from 4 Nov 2023 - 3 Mar 2024. An online version is also available at our website. You can find out more about Vagina Museum, get awesome merch from our online shop, and become a member of the Cliterati on our website: /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/28747013

Endometriosis: A Brief History (with Dr. Camran Nezhat) 11/08/2023

Endometriosis: A Brief History (with Dr. Camran Nezhat) 190 million people in the world have endometriosis. So why do we know so little about it? In this endometriosis mini-series, we’ll explore the condition—from ancient treatments to cutting-edge research. In this episode, we look at 2,000 years of history to explore how people with endometriosis symptoms were treated (and often dismissed). Then we talk to Dr. Camran Nezhat, a pioneer and leading practitioner in the field of minimally invasive surgery, who shares his 40-year journey advocating for endometriosis patients and advancing endometriosis research and awareness. This series is funded by the Wellcome Center for Human Genetics. Show notes & transcript: "Endometriosis: Into the Unknown" will be open at the Vagina Museum in London from 4 Nov 2023 - 3 Mar 2024. You can find out more about Vagina Museum, get awesome merch from our online shop, and become a member of the Cliterati on our website: /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/28485611

Teaser: Endometriosis Mini-Series 11/01/2023

Teaser: Endometriosis Mini-Series The Vagina Museum is re-opening in London on Nov 4 with a brand new exhibition, "Endometriosis: Into the Unknown." And that means the podcast is coming back too with four new episodes about endometriosis: its history, current diagnoses and treatment options, support options for those living with the disease, and the cutting-edge research helping to demystify this under-studied condition. Stay tuned for the first new episode, coming Nov 8. This exhibition and accompanying programming are produced in collaboration with Oxford EndoCare, part of the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, and the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics based at The University of Oxford. /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/28467206

Space Gynaecology and Heavy Bleeding on Earth 12/20/2022

Space Gynaecology and Heavy Bleeding on Earth First off, yes, space gynaecology is a real specialty. Second, yes, we interviewed a space gynaecologist on this episode. And third, there’s a whole lot we earth-bound menstruators can gain from research done on periods in space. In this episode, Varsha Jain MD, PhD talks about her research into menstruating astronauts and how that led her to study heavy bleeding on earth. She explains the causes and impacts of heavy bleeding and what she’s doing to develop new treatments for her patients suffering from this condition. Show Notes & Transcript: /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/25371462

The (Pelvic) Pain is Real 11/16/2022

The (Pelvic) Pain is Real The pain is real. Pelvic pain and period pain, that is. If you’ve ever wondered why people with uteruses get pain, what’s “normal,” and when to see a doctor, this is the episode for you. And if you’ve ever had your pain diminished, dismissed, or been told it’s all in your head, this episode is definitely for you. We go in-depth with a.k.a the Pelvic Pain Doc to get nuanced, compassionate advice on dealing with all types of pelvic pain. Show notes & transcript: /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/25002075

Welcome to Your Period 10/12/2022

Welcome to Your Period Welcome to a whole podcast season on periods and the menstrual cycle. Whether you love ‘em, hate ‘em, or are totally ambivilent, you’ll learn something new and get empowered to bust stigma and shame. In this episode, we talk to Tara Costello, period educator and author of “Red Moon Gang: An inclusive guide to periods.” Tara helps us understand the basic science behind cycles, busts some myths (28 days means nothing), and gets us thinking about what period positivity does and doesn’t mean. Notes & transcript: https://tinyurl.com/vm0201 /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/24608781

Trans Saints and Gay Vikings: Notes on Queering the Past 04/28/2021

Trans Saints and Gay Vikings: Notes on Queering the Past “Queer people and trans people have always existed and we will always exist.” In this episode, we’re exploring trans and gender-nonconforming saints, gods, and everyday people from the ancient and medieval past (and why their stories are so relevant to the present). Our guides on this journey are Dr Jonah Coman, a historian of medieval queer history and trans theology, and Amy Jefford Franks, a historian of Viking age religion and queerness. Notes & transcript: tinyurl.com/vmpod6 /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/18871403

On Eating Your Placenta 01/20/2021

On Eating Your Placenta As you may know, some people advocate for eating one’s placenta after the birth of a child. The placenta can–according to proponents of the practice–be steamed, stir-fried, blended in a smoothie, or dried and encapsulated in pills. A whole host of benefits have been claimed, as has an ancient and global precedent. In this episode, we look for historical evidence of human “placentophagy” and ask scientific and medical experts to weigh in on the trend. Sources/Transcript: tinyurl.com/vm-placenta /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/17620001

The Myth of the Victorian Vibrator 01/06/2021

The Myth of the Victorian Vibrator People with clitorises have been solo paddling the pink canoe since perhaps even before actual canoes were invented. Early on they invented tools to ease their burden. The greatest of these, the vibrator, has a wild origin story concerning Victorian doctors...which unfortunately isn’t true. In this episode, we explore the true history of the vibrator with historian Dr Fern Riddell...and its future with the owners of the Glasgow sex shop Luke + Jack. Sources & transcript: tinyurl.com/vagina6 /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/17397692

Muff Busters: Vagina Myths (Part III) 07/07/2020

Muff Busters: Vagina Myths (Part III) Coming to you from lockdown in London, this is Part III of a special mini-series on vagina myths! In this episode, we bust some myths around hygiene. /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/15116741

Muff Busters: Vagina Myths (Part II) 06/09/2020

Muff Busters: Vagina Myths (Part II) Coming to you from lockdown in London, this is Part II of a special mini-series on vagina myths! In this episode, we bust some myths around contraception and pregnancy. /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/14753306

Muff Busters: Vagina Myths (Part I) 05/09/2020

Muff Busters: Vagina Myths (Part I) Coming to you from lockdown in London, this is Part I of a special mini-series on vagina myths! Myths busted in this episode: 1. It's called a "vagina." 2. If you have a vagina then you are a woman. 3. The clitoris is impossible to find. 4. If you have lots of penetrative sex your vagina will get loose and your labia will get longer. (ALL FALSE). Please visit our website or social media sites to learn how you can help us survive COVID-19 and continue our mission. /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/14349578

Hair and Back Again: A Pube’s Tale 04/08/2020

Hair and Back Again: A Pube’s Tale People have really strong feelings about “hair down there.” You could say it’s a “prickly” subject. But the way we talk about our pubic hair speaks volumes. In this episode, we part the bush of history to explore pubic hair preferences past and present. Dr. Kate Lister gives us a history lesson on 18th century pubic hair wigs, the founders of FUR talk body-hair-agnostic beauty, and illustrator Hilde Atalanta shares insights from The Vulva Gallery. Show Notes & Transcript: tinyurl.com/vmnotes0103 /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/13901600

Yoni Steaming: An Exposé 03/24/2020

Yoni Steaming: An Exposé Gwyneth Paltrow is in the news again promoting scientifically dubious treatments for your vag. One practice that Goop has popularized is vaginal steaming. In this episode, we find out the history of V-steam and whether or not it’s actually good for you (Spoiler alert: It’s not! Don’t steam your vag!). OB/GYN Dr. Jen Gunter joins us to explain why your vulva doesn’t need a steam cleaning, and Lizzie Marx educates us on steaming’s weird Medieval ancestor, womb fumigation. /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/13687136

C U Next Tuesday 03/11/2020

C U Next Tuesday Fanny, minge, vajayjay, pussy, down there, yoni...There are hundreds, if not thousands, of terms in the English language for vaginas. Most of them are sexist and rather unhelpful. But none is as taboo as “c*nt.” What’s up with that? What did c*nt ever do to you? In this episode, we answer those burning questions with the help of Fiona Sterling, bona fide Scottish person, and Professor Emma L.E. Reese, AKA Prof Vag. /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/13484465

Trailer: The Vagina Museum Podcast is "coming" soon! 02/25/2020

Trailer: The Vagina Museum Podcast is "coming" soon! Vulvas of the world, rejoice! The Vagina Museum Podcast is on its way! Episode 1 drops on March 11. But first, a trailer, featuring some tantalizing snippets of our conversations with Dr. Kate Lister, Dr. Jen Gunter, Dr. Emma L.E. Rees, Hilde Atalanta, Lizzie Marx, and Fiona Sterling. /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/13295027

The Vagina Museum is Making a Podcast 10/19/2019

The Vagina Museum is Making a Podcast Good new, World. The Vagina Museum is making a podcast. Treat your ears to this teaser from Vagina Museum founder Florence Schechter, and subscribe to this channel so you don't miss out on amazing vagina content when our first episode drops later this winter. /episode/index/show/vaginamuseum/id/11703668

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