01 / Our story
When we have the words, we can change the conversation. Notice it. Name it. Understand it. Speak about it. Act together. Magdalene connects evidence with the words to describe your own experience.
Start here / Original Magdalene film
The Shared Language Why naming what happens in our bodies changes everything.
Verified captions and a transcript are not yet available. The written lessons below offer a reading alternative; they are not a transcript of the film.
Words we all share Simple words More detail
Spotting A small amount of blood, less than a period.
Cycle The time from the start of one period to the start of the next.
Heavy bleeding Bleeding that makes everyday life difficult. You can ask for help.
Ovulation When an ovary releases an egg.
Menopause When periods have stopped because of changes as we get older. Keep the conversation going