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erine's review against another edition
5.0
Accessible and friendly, this book goes out of its way to be both inclusive and comprehensive. Incorporating digestible chunks of text as well as a little bit of question-and-answer format, this little book tackles a lot of information from the mechanics of periods, to menstrual hygiene, to societal pressures and expectations. I was impressed.
islamash's review against another edition
2.0
BASED ON AN ARC FROM THE PUBLISHER
I honestly thought this was a great book, until they were talking about trans people, which didn’t fit with the book is supposed to help with.
I honestly thought this was a great book, until they were talking about trans people, which didn’t fit with the book is supposed to help with.
carleesi's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great little book! As someone who’s had her period for more than 15 years even I learned a few things (and I had a few flashbacks to peeling open the sealed section of Dolly Doctor)!
The inclusive language is absolutely wonderful - although a little inconsistent at times - and the diversity in illustrations and advice was so great to see.
I would highly recommend this book for preteens, teenagers, parents, teachers and anyone who has a period or might help guide someone towards understanding theirs.
The inclusive language is absolutely wonderful - although a little inconsistent at times - and the diversity in illustrations and advice was so great to see.
I would highly recommend this book for preteens, teenagers, parents, teachers and anyone who has a period or might help guide someone towards understanding theirs.
gillyreads's review
This resource is written in an accessible and mostly inclusive style, the information is comprehensive but straight forward. I liked how it was laid out, with cute illustrations and an easy to read format.
The issue I have with this book is there are a few moments where they talked about food and about weight in a way I disagree with, those sentences were also entirely unnecessarily for the point they were trying to get across in those sections. This book is clearly trying very hard to be inclusive and positive about all bodies, which is why it was so disappointing to have these elements that contribute towards fatphobia and especially weight stigma in medical situations included in the book.
The issue I have with this book is there are a few moments where they talked about food and about weight in a way I disagree with, those sentences were also entirely unnecessarily for the point they were trying to get across in those sections. This book is clearly trying very hard to be inclusive and positive about all bodies, which is why it was so disappointing to have these elements that contribute towards fatphobia and especially weight stigma in medical situations included in the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
uncritical equation of weight to healthbethmitcham's review
5.0
This is a great introduction to bleeding, and I managed to learn a few things even as I race towards menopause. It's cheerful and matter of fact, recognizing but never catering to the taboos around menstruation and puberty. In short and energetic sections accompanied by diverse illustrations it tells what to expect, what is going on, variations that are normal, questions that often come up, options and how to evaluated each on (options on different sanitary supplies to different ecological concerns to different pain relief possibilities, etc). Transgender people are included, as are different cultural expectations.
This would be great to share with anyone, although I guess girls would get the most practical use from it. Boys would learn a lot and maybe know how to be better allies.
I received a free review copy from LibraryThing EarlyReviewers.
This would be great to share with anyone, although I guess girls would get the most practical use from it. Boys would learn a lot and maybe know how to be better allies.
I received a free review copy from LibraryThing EarlyReviewers.
tabby2920's review
4.0
Thank you Edelweiss and Walker Books US for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was the perfect book to read right after Blood Moon by Lucy Cuthew. I wish I had this book when I got my period. In great detail, it explains the mechanics and reasoning behind the menstruating cycle. It does without shame and such detail, something that needs to be discussed openly. I loved how it also approached gender identity which is great for conversations about trans women and men. This book is not only for girls to read but also for boys (particularly to disperse with the judgements and stereotypes that surround periods) and also for parents who find it difficult to have those conversations. Such an important book!
This was the perfect book to read right after Blood Moon by Lucy Cuthew. I wish I had this book when I got my period. In great detail, it explains the mechanics and reasoning behind the menstruating cycle. It does without shame and such detail, something that needs to be discussed openly. I loved how it also approached gender identity which is great for conversations about trans women and men. This book is not only for girls to read but also for boys (particularly to disperse with the judgements and stereotypes that surround periods) and also for parents who find it difficult to have those conversations. Such an important book!
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