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lupitaxmendez's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
every kid taking a health class should have this book as required reading
everything you need to know about period and how to break down the stigma
everything you need to know about period and how to break down the stigma
tealeafbooks's review
5.0
Informative. Useful.
I own a copy. If you are local, I can lend it out.
Now to submit an order request to the local library.
I own a copy. If you are local, I can lend it out.
Now to submit an order request to the local library.
k3rry_'s review
5.0
Informative and easy to read, with fun illustrations. I thought I knew a lot about periods but learned a lot, from the anatomical side of things to the culture around periods and tips for managing period pains.
I liked the glossary of brands at the end for pads etc. Will return to whenever I have another period question!
I liked the glossary of brands at the end for pads etc. Will return to whenever I have another period question!
maeverose's review
informative
4.0
My (edited) review from goodreads:
TL:DR: A good, gender inclusive book for older teens/adults about the basics of menstruation, common taboos, and period activism. It’s more of an overview, doesn’t go into too much detail about any one topic.
My favorite thing about this, and the reason I bought it in the first place, is the gender inclusive aspect of it. I was very happy to see not only gender inclusive language used throughout the book but also a short discussion on it and it’s importance. That’s very hard to find when it comes to anything about menstruation. It’s all very women-centric. But not this book! Yay!
I’m a little confused about the target age demographic for this book. Normally a guide to periods is something I’d see targeted towards tweens or teens, but this is definitely not appropriate for kids (it’s not trying to be). It has a whole chapter on period sex, and it’s written in a way that assumes you’re already educated on sex safety and consent. And gives sex tips. So imo more appropriate for older teens and up. It seems to be for people who may not have been properly educated on periods, who want to feel less alone in their experiences, who want to learn about period activism, or people who don’t menstruate who just want to learn about periods in general.
Personally I would’ve liked if she went into more detail on some of the topics, but I get that this is more of an overview and you can only fit so much into it. I don’t think there needed to be an entire chapter just for period sex though… some of the other topics could’ve been expanded on more if she had a shorter section for that. But that’s just personal preference.
TL:DR: A good, gender inclusive book for older teens/adults about the basics of menstruation, common taboos, and period activism. It’s more of an overview, doesn’t go into too much detail about any one topic.
My favorite thing about this, and the reason I bought it in the first place, is the gender inclusive aspect of it. I was very happy to see not only gender inclusive language used throughout the book but also a short discussion on it and it’s importance. That’s very hard to find when it comes to anything about menstruation. It’s all very women-centric. But not this book! Yay!
I’m a little confused about the target age demographic for this book. Normally a guide to periods is something I’d see targeted towards tweens or teens, but this is definitely not appropriate for kids (it’s not trying to be). It has a whole chapter on period sex, and it’s written in a way that assumes you’re already educated on sex safety and consent. And gives sex tips. So imo more appropriate for older teens and up. It seems to be for people who may not have been properly educated on periods, who want to feel less alone in their experiences, who want to learn about period activism, or people who don’t menstruate who just want to learn about periods in general.
Personally I would’ve liked if she went into more detail on some of the topics, but I get that this is more of an overview and you can only fit so much into it. I don’t think there needed to be an entire chapter just for period sex though… some of the other topics could’ve been expanded on more if she had a shorter section for that. But that’s just personal preference.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
amandan_e's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
This had a great collection of information in it. I did feel like the first section needed expanding due to the tiny print it was in. A good primer for teens (because it might go above elementary age kids’ heads with some of the way information was presented.
slkwrites's review
informative
medium-paced
5.0
I devoured this in one sitting! Such a brilliant, accessible resource that is as entertaining and beautiful as it is informative. I’m so pleased this is out there and know it’ll help so many people.