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A review by maryehavens
Go with the Flow by Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann
5.0
I am a period activist.
I have always been one since high school, when I would lead clarinet sectionals while dealing with some gnarly cramps that occasionally made me vomit from the pain and poor eating habits that accompanied my period cravings.
I loved, loved, LOVED this graphic novel that tears that period stigma curtain! Why are periods such a taboo subject? I hope that's changing as individuals freely talk about their period experiences.
Awhile back, my kids were interested in puberty. We checked out a book from the library from a girl's perspective and a boy's perspective of puberty related questions. There was a nice chapter on the menstrual cycle and it was a good time to talk about what goes on with me and what might occur with my daughter. I laid out all the menstrual products I use and we talked about each one. My husband, son, and daughter learned a lot that night :)
Earlier this week, when I was cramping pretty bad, my son asked what was wrong and I told him: I'm cramping pretty bad. Because we had read the puberty book, there was no need for secrecy. I hope that he becomes a compassionate individual because of that book and my experience.
Side note: how important is it to have a girl squad for your period adventures? So important! I first learned how to use a tampon while being coached through a hotel bathroom door during a band trip by my clarinet friends. So yeah, it's important :)
I have always been one since high school, when I would lead clarinet sectionals while dealing with some gnarly cramps that occasionally made me vomit from the pain and poor eating habits that accompanied my period cravings.
I loved, loved, LOVED this graphic novel that tears that period stigma curtain! Why are periods such a taboo subject? I hope that's changing as individuals freely talk about their period experiences.
Awhile back, my kids were interested in puberty. We checked out a book from the library from a girl's perspective and a boy's perspective of puberty related questions. There was a nice chapter on the menstrual cycle and it was a good time to talk about what goes on with me and what might occur with my daughter. I laid out all the menstrual products I use and we talked about each one. My husband, son, and daughter learned a lot that night :)
Earlier this week, when I was cramping pretty bad, my son asked what was wrong and I told him: I'm cramping pretty bad. Because we had read the puberty book, there was no need for secrecy. I hope that he becomes a compassionate individual because of that book and my experience.
Side note: how important is it to have a girl squad for your period adventures? So important! I first learned how to use a tampon while being coached through a hotel bathroom door during a band trip by my clarinet friends. So yeah, it's important :)