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Blowing the lid off women’s bodies and health. Period.
The monthly curse…red tide…cousin Red…no matter what you call it, menstruation affects nearly every woman on the planet. And yet, we’re so reluctant to talk about it.
Elissa Stein is trying to take the taboo out of that time of the month with her informative and hilarious book, Flow: The Cultural History of Menstruation. She explains how the menstrual mindset of shame has been around since ancient religious texts and later perpetuated in advertising. Elissa talks about why women menstruate, the pros and cons of various feminine care products, those creepy pills that let you skip your period altogether, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy.
Ladies (and gents, if you’re brave enough to handle it), the tampons are finally out of the (double-wrapped, well-hidden) bag. This is information that affects our bodies and our lives, so don’t miss out.
Elissa Stein is a multi-published author, whose work includes visual histories of iconic pop culture (two of which were featured in “Entertainment Weekly’s Must Have List”), NYC adventures with kids, and interactive thank you notes. In addition to writing, she runs her own graphic design business. She lives in New York City with her husband Jon and their children, Izzy and Jack.
