In this episode of our student podcast Thrive, we unpack how menstruation is portrayed in the media – from horror films like Carrie to the "lady problems" jokes in Mean Girls, and even the way period product advertisements often emphasise discreetness over openness.

Why is something as natural as a period still treated like a secret? Why do brands use blue liquid and whisper about pads being “invisible”? How do pop culture moments reinforce or challenge menstrual stigma?

This is an honest, student-led conversation aimed at exploring how media shapes the way society views menstruation.