How much period pain is normal? Does my weight impact my cycle? And why oh why do we get period poos?!

In Mamamia’s brand new podcast Well, co-hosts Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam discuss everything you need to know about periods and bust a few myths along the way. Plus you’ll learn about the existence of a sperm graveyard and whether there is a ‘right’ way for your vagina to smell.

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CREDITS

Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam
Senior Producer: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock
Audio Producers: Scott Stronach and Jacob Round
Video Producer: Julian Rosario

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

How much period pain is normal? Does my weight impact my cycle? And why oh why do we get period poos?! In Mamamia&rsquo;s brand new podcast Well, co-hosts Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam discuss everything you need to know about periods and bust a few myths along the way. Plus you&rsquo;ll learn about the existence of a sperm graveyard and whether there is a &lsquo;right&rsquo; way for your vagina to smell.
Sign up to the <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/well-newsletter/">Well Newsletter </a>to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon.
Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously&nbsp;<a href="https://jlmf9165xmv.typeform.com/waiting-room?typeform-source=www.mamamia.com.au">here</a>, email <a href="mailto:well@mamamia.com.au">here</a> or leave us a voice note <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">here</a>. THE END BITS
Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellbymamamia/?hl=en">Instagram </a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbymamamia">Tiktok</a>. All your health information is in the <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/well/">Well Hub</a>. For more information on periods and a pain and symptom diary, Dr Mariam recommends the <a href="https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/">Jean Hailes</a> website. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe">Support independent women&rsquo;s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber</a> CREDITS
Hosts:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairemurphyyukich/?hl=en">Claire Murphy</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ask.the.dr/?hl=en">Dr Mariam</a> Senior Producer: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock Audio Producers: Scott Stronach and Jacob Round Video Producer: Julian Rosario Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary. We cover the concerns you’re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia. 

The full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam.

Well. The podcast for every woman with a body. 

Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary.&nbsp;We cover the concerns you&rsquo;re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia.&nbsp;
The full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Claire Murphy&nbsp;and Dr Mariam.
Well. The podcast for every woman with a body.&nbsp;

Well.

Period Mythbusting, Sperm Graveyards and Smelly Vaginas

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