State of Wonder–Part 1: Wondering about missing menstrual mentions in literature
In her novel State of Wonder Ann Patchett explores, among many broad themes, the question: What if there were a drug women could take to extend menstruation and fertility into their seventies? Not evident on the dust jacket, this storyline grabbed the attention of...
Ms. January—Menstruation Pin-Up
Guest Post by Jen Lewis Beauty in Blood Presents: Ms. January: The Crimson Wave Menstrual Designer: Jen Lewis Photographer: Rob Lewis
Ms. December—Menstruation Pin-Up
Guest Post by Jen Lewis Beauty in Blood Presents Ms. December: Landscape Cycle: January 2013, Cycle 2 Menstrual Designer: Jen Lewis Photographer: Rob Lewis
“Menstrual Hygiene” Explored: Capturing the the Wider Context
This summer, I bought a new camera. I needed it to snap pictures during a research trip to India where I explored diverse approaches to what's called in the development sector, Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM). I chose a sleek, high tech device with a powerful,...
Menstrual Marking
The idea that animals (male animals, that is) mark territories with urine streams is well established, particularly in the case of dogs, wolves, and other similar breeds. It seems that men too (notably adolescent boys) engage in some sort of marking practices when it...
Ms. November—Menstruation Pin-Up
Guest Post by Jen Lewis In honor of our 2 year anniversary, Beauty in Blood Presents Ms. November: Floral #1 Cycle: November 2012 Menstrual Designer: Jen Lewis Photographer: Rob Lewis
