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Jul 2024
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Period Sex & Menstrual Equity with 'Peri...

Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert | Rom-Com Critic
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DB and director Lina Lyte Plioplyte dive into her taboo-tackling doc, “Periodical.” They also chat all things period sex, and share practical tips for spreading menstrual equity in your community!

Lina Lyte Plioplyte is an Emmy, Clio and Silver Lion winning Lithuanian-born filmmaker, currently in California and Mexico. Her work has appeared on MTV, PBS, Venice Biennale, and at film festivals like SxSW and IDFA. Her feature length films include "Advanced Style" on Amazon and "Periodical", now streaming on Peacock and Amazon Prime. An Emmy-recognized cinematographer, Lina is dedicated to inclusivity, supporting women and minorities in filmmaking, and runs quarterly Filmmakers' Accelerator, guiding filmmakers to success in this dynamic documentary landscape. www.lytefilms.com and @lina_lyte

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Tampon Safety and Regulations Period Tracker App Privacy Report

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